An opulent Rose de Mai absolute, rich in honeyed floral depth and soft, velvety warmth.
High in phenyl ethanol, delivering a true-to-nature rose profile with elegant nuance and tenacity.
A cornerstone perfumery material, ideal for refined floral, oriental, and luxury fragrance compositions.

Natroil’s Rose de Mai Absolute Oil (Rosa centifolia)

Short Description

A luxurious, intensely floral absolute distilled from the famed Rose de Mai blossoms—rich, honeyed, and deeply romantic, prized by perfumers for its depth and elegance.

Full Description

Rose de Mai Absolute, also referred to as Rose Maroc, is derived from the delicate petals of Rosa centifolia, a species revered across centuries for its refined fragrance profile and perfumery significance. With over 150 species of rose in existence, only a select few yield aromatic extracts of true distinction—Rose de Mai stands among the most celebrated.

Harvested during the brief blooming season, typically in late spring, the petals are processed to produce an absolute of exceptional olfactory richness. Unlike rose essential oils, which present a lighter and more volatile profile, the absolute offers a full-bodied, deeply nuanced aroma, capturing the true essence of the living flower.

Chemically, Rose de Mai Absolute is characterised by a high concentration of phenyl ethanol (often around 60%), which contributes to its soft, honeyed floral sweetness. This is supported by key constituents such as geraniol, citronellol, nerol, and farnesol, which together create a balanced profile of fresh, green, rosy, and slightly waxy undertones.

The result is a multi-dimensional floral note—lush, velvety, and slightly powdery—making it indispensable in fine fragrance composition. It blends seamlessly into both classic and modern accords, enhancing florals, orientals, and chypre structures with natural depth and tenacity.

Key Features

• INCI: Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract

• Botanical Name: Rosa centifolia

• Common Names: Rose de Mai, Rose Maroc

• Origin: Morocco / France (Grasse-type profile)

• Extraction Method: Solvent extraction (Absolute)

• Note: Heart to Base

• Aroma Profile: Rich, honeyed, floral, slightly green, soft spice, waxy undertones

• Colour: Deep amber to reddish-brown

• Solubility: Oil-soluble; soluble in alcohol

• Use Level: Trace to 5% in perfumery applications

Olfactory Profile (Perfumery Insight)

• Top: Soft green freshness, subtle citrus-rose lift

• Heart: Full-bodied rose, honeyed petals, powdery floral richness

• Base: Warm, slightly waxy, faintly spicy and tenacious

Ideal Applications

• Fine fragrance (natural and niche perfumery)

• Floral accords (rose, bouquet, white florals)

• Oriental, chypre, and woody compositions

• Attars and oil-based perfumes

• High-end perfumery blends

Blending Suggestions

Pairs exceptionally well with:

• Floral: Jasmine Sambac, Neroli, Tuberose

• Woody: Sandalwood, Cedarwood

• Resinous: Frankincense, Labdanum

• Spice: Saffron, Clove (trace)

• Fixatives: Amber, Musk, Oud

Caution

For professional and perfumery use only.
Always dilute before use. Refer to IFRA guidelines for formulation limits.

Why Natroil?

At Natroil, we source materials with a focus on olfactory integrity, traceability, and perfumery performance. Our Rose de Mai Absolute is selected for its rich phenyl ethanol profile and balanced floral composition, ensuring a material that performs beautifully in both traditional and modern fragrance structures.