Rose Oil Journal

Discover Rose Oil

Explore the story of Bulgarian rose oil, from the Rosa damascena flower to the traditional steam-distillation process that transforms thousands of fresh petals into a few precious drops.

Rose Oil Journal

The Rosa Damascena

The Rosa damascena, also known as the Damask rose, has been treasured for centuries for its distinctive fragrance. Its petals contain a complex mixture of natural aromatic compounds, which is...

Thousands of Roses. A Few Precious Drops

A small bottle of pure Bulgarian rose oil represents an astonishing number of flowers. It can take approximately three tons of Rosa damascena petals to produce about one kilogram of...

The Art of Steam Distillation

Steam distillation is one of the traditional methods used to produce rose essential oil. Steam passes through freshly harvested rose petals and carries their aromatic compounds into a cooling system....

Why Rose Oil Is So Precious

Pure Rosa damascena oil is one of the most valuable essential oils in the world. It can take roughly three tons of fresh rose petals to produce about one kilogram...

From Petal to Precious Oil

Authentic Bulgarian rose oil begins with freshly harvested Rosa damascena flowers. The petals are placed into large distillation vessels, where steam gently carries their volatile aromatic compounds upward. The vapor...