Rose Absolute

Rose Absolute provides a more concentrated and rounded olfactive expression compared to the essential oil. The extraction process retains heavier aromatic fractions, resulting in increased depth and persistence. It is typically selected for fragrance compositions requiring intensity at low dosage.

Applications

Fine fragrance, niche perfumery, premium cosmetic fragrance bases

features of Rose Absolute

• Rich and Concentrated Aroma: As mentioned previously, Rose Absolute offers a deeper, rounder, and more complex olfactory profile compared to Rose Essential Oil. This is due to its extraction process, which preserves heavier and more enduring fragrance molecules.
• High Persistence: By retaining heavier aromatic components, the scent of Rose Absolute is highly persistent, lasting much longer on the skin or in the air.
• High Intensity at Low Dosage: This extract is so potent that a small amount is sufficient to create a significant aroma in perfumes. This characteristic makes it highly valuable for perfumers, especially in fragrance compositions requiring depth and complexity.
• Specialized Extraction Process: Rose Absolute is typically extracted from rose petals using solvents (like hexane). This method, known as Solvent Extraction, allows access to a wider spectrum of aromatic compounds that are not obtainable through distillation (the method for essential oil extraction). The result of this process is the essence known as “Absolue.”
• Texture: Rose Absolute is usually thicker than essential oil and may have a semi-solid or viscous consistency.