Essential Nose Rose Otto
Rosa x damascena
Rose otto is the steam-distilled essential oil of Rosa x damascena, distinguished by its transparent, luminous quality and the presence of stearoptene — a solid waxy fraction of long-chain hydrocarbons that crystallises at room temperature. Its aromatic character is dominated by citronellol (15-47%) and geraniol (8-30%), with nerol contributing a softer green-floral nuance.[1] Clinically, inhalation of Rosa damascena aromatherapy significantly reduced anxiety scores and improved sleep quality in burn patients compared to controls in a randomised trial.[2]
- Also Known As
- Damask Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Turkish Rose Otto
- Family
- Floral
- Perfumery Note
- Middle
- Intensity
- Strong
- Extraction
- Steam Distillation
- Plant Parts
- Flowers
- Origins
- Bulgaria, Turkey, Morocco, Iran
- Effect
- Calming & Relaxing, Romantic & Sensual, Uplifting
- Aroma
- Floral, Rich, Sweet, Honey-like, Waxy
- Applications
- Aromatherapy, Perfumery, Skincare, Bath & Body
- Price
- $$$$Steam distillation of Rosa damascena requires ~3-5 tonnes of hand-picked petals per kg of oil; the purest and most prized form of rose oil
References
- [1]Volatile constituents of essential oil and rose water of damask rose (Rosa damascena Mill.) cultivars from North Indian hills — Verma RS, Padalia RC, Chauhan A, Singh A, Yadav AK. Natural Products Research, 2011
- [2]The effects of Rosa damascene aromatherapy on anxiety and sleep quality in burn patients: A randomized clinical trial — Mokhtari R, Mirbagher Ajorpaz N, Abdi K, Golitaleb M. Burns, 2023