Ultra International B.V.
Product: Rose Oil
Rose Oil Bulgaria Rosa damascena
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Description
Rose oil is regarded as one of the most traditional and premium essential oils in aromatherapy and perfumery today.
The rose blossoms of Rosa damascena begin to bloom in Bulgaria around the third week of May, and will continue for three or four weeks depending upon weather conditions. Yields can be highly volatile depending on the conditions during this short period of time. For example, any extreme heat could result in a yield loss as the oil will evaporate just like other floral oils.
Harvesting begins as the rose flowers begin to open and are still collected by hand, usually early in the morning. Today this time old tradition is one of the most wonderful sights to see in our industry.
Currently, our growing partners offer highly modern distillation facilities where oil recovery is at its optimum but still on average, Rosa damascena will only yield 1 kilo of oil per 3,500 - 4,000 kilos of flowers!!
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Product Details
- Botanical name: Rosa damascena
- Origin: Bulgaria
- Crop Season: May - June
- Plant/part used: Petals
- Method of extraction: Steam distillation
- TSCA CAS: 8007-01-0
- EINECS CAS: 290-260-3
- INCI Name: Rosa damascena flower oil
- Appearance: Colourless to pale yellow liquid
- Organoleptic Properties: Floral, spicy, sweet, rose
- Density: 0.848 - 0.900
- Refractive index: 1.445 - 1.480
- Chemical constituents: Citronellol: 35-40%; Linalool: 2- 5%; Geraniol: 10-20%
- Fragrance usage: max. 4%
- IFRA: IFRA restricted
- Allergens: Contains fragrance allergens
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Latest Market Information September 11, 2025
Bulgarian roses, especially Rosa damascena, flourish in the Rose Valley near Kazanlak. This region provides well-drained alluvial soils and a unique microclimate of mild winters, humid springs, and sunny summers, which is ideal for the growth of roses. The area has a mountain-enclosed basin that preserves the humidity critical for oil concentration, making it highly valued in aromatherapy. The Bulgarian rose harvest in 2025 began late due to frosts in April and May. Continuous rainfall during the harvest cycle also added to the delay. Favourable temperatures arrived only in June. This has reduced yields by 35–50% compared to 2024. Despite rising rose petal costs, many small farmers continue to abandon cultivation. Prices are expected to remain stable for the next few months.
Market prices : USD 12854.00 /kilo -
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