The solid, mildly fragrant wax left when rose absolute is drawn from its concrete: Rosa damascena from Bulgaria, for solid perfumes, creams, lotions and handmade rose soap.
At a glance
Shave a few curls from the block, warm them gently with a little oil, and the workroom fills with a soft breath of rose. Floral waxes are the most solid of nature's aromatics, and this one is made for the maker's bench.