# Rose Absolute, Bulgarian

> Rosa damascena, solvent-extracted from organically grown Bulgarian roses: the deepest of our rose absolutes, deep orange in the bottle, a perfumer's rose of sunshine and shadow.

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## About
Open the bottle at dusk and the room fills with a rose that has a shadow in it, rich and deep, more evening than morning. This is the rose for perfume, for keepsake blends, for the hours when you want to feel rather than think.Our Bulgarian Rose Absolute is Rosa damascena, solvent-extracted from organically grown roses. Solvent extraction yields a deeper, richer rose than steam distillation, which makes the absolute far better for perfumery. Of all our rose absolutes, this one has the deepest notes, a blend of sunshine and shadow: a deep heart note, where the sunnier centifolia extractions sit higher. For skin care, the steam-distilled Bulgarian Rose Otto is the wiser choice; for a fuller rose, try blending the two.The absolute is deep orange and needs diluting to be truly appreciated. It is also offered as a 5% dilution.DetailsBotanical name: Rosa damascenaOrigin: Bulgaria, from organically grown rosesMethod: solvent extraction (absolute)Color: deep orangeShelf life: about 3 to 4 years after openingBlends with: Frankincense, Jasmine, Lemongrass, Mandarine, Patchouli, Sandalwood, VetiverHow to useAlways dilute it, in a carrier oil or a perfume base, to let its full character open. Store it in the dark, ideally refrigerated, and decant a half-full bottle into a smaller full one to extend its life.A rose for the hour after the candles are lit.