Rosa centifolia, cultivated primarily in Grasse and Morocco, yields an absolute with a lighter, powdery-sweet character that distinguishes it clearly from the richer, more honeyed profile of Rosa damascena absolute. Its aromatic profile is dominated by phenylethyl alcohol alongside geraniol, citronellol, and nerol, but with a higher proportion of monoterpene compounds — a comparative subcritical-extraction study of oil-bearing roses recorded monoterpene concentrations peaking at 11.9-25.5% in R. centifolia, higher than co-analysed damascena material.^[1] A comprehensive phytochemistry and pharmacology review of the Rosa genus confirms antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and sedative activities across Rosa centifolia preparations, consistent with its long-standing use in Grasse perfumery and traditional medicine.^[2]