Rose Absolute, derived from the petals of the Rosa damascena or Rosa centifolia, is a highly valued natural absolute in perfumery known for its rich, floral, and complex scent profile. It is often used to impart a luxurious and romantic character to fragrances, making it a staple in both fine perfumery and cosmetic formulations. In a formula, Rose Absolute typically occupies a prominent position, often serving as a heart note due to its intense and multifaceted aroma, which can include nuances of honey, spice, and green notes. It is commonly blended with other florals, fruits, and woods to create depth and sophistication in compositions. However, it is important to note that Rose Absolute can be a potential allergen and may require careful consideration regarding its concentration in formulations. While it is not classified under any specific IFRA restriction class, perfumers should be aware of the general guidelines for allergenic substances when using this ingredient, ensuring compliance with safety regulations in cosmetic products. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
Deep, rich, and true-to-flower rose with a honeyed, slightly waxy sweetness and a green, spicy edge from natural phenylethyl alcohol, citronellol, and eugenol. Warmer, denser, and more tenacious than rose otto — the opening is jammy and slightly winey, drying down to a soft, powdery-waxy floral with a lingering honey-tea facet.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, page 340.
Rose de Mai Absolute is an orange yellow to orange-brown viscous liquid.
It has a rich and sweet, deep-rosy, very tenacious odor.
When duly diluted, the flavor is pleasant, delicate, slightly balsamic-sweet with a faint woody-bitter undertone.
It is used very extensively in high-priced and medium-priced perfumes, particularly in floral bases, chypres, Oriental bases, etc.
The absolute can 'round off' and simultaneously 'lift' many dull or harsh-synthetic flavor compositions.
The processing of concrete into absolute is carried out in Morocco and France, to a small extent also in Italy and China.
Restricted IFRA-standard materials typically present in this NCS at the listed concentrations.
| Constituent | CAS | Typical % |
|---|---|---|
| RHODINOL | 106-22-9 | 6% |
| GERANIOL | 106-24-1 | 5% |
| EUGENOL | 97-53-0 | 2.3% |
| BENZALDEHYDE | 100-52-7 | 1% |
| METHYL EUGENOL | 93-15-2 | 0.5% |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | 100-51-6 | 0.1% |
| CITRAL | 5392-40-5 | 0.05% |
| FARNESAL | 19317-11-4 | 0.01% |