Character
The Story of Roseolate®
Roseolate® captures the quintessential rose scent in a concentrated, sophisticated form. This refined ingredient distills the romantic essence of rose petals into a versatile building block that perfumers use to create deeply emotive compositions.
Heritage
The rose has held sacred status across civilizations for millennia. Ancient Egyptians used rose essence in religious rituals and beauty preparations, while Persians, Greeks, and Romans all celebrated the flower for its intoxicating fragrance. Grasse, France emerged as the epicenter of rose cultivation and perfume manufacturing by the early 20th century, with workers manually stripping petals in vast rose fields. In 1895, organic chemists achieved a breakthrough, creating the first laboratory-made rose scent, opening new possibilities for perfumers. Roseolate® represents the evolution of this legacy, translating centuries of rose appreciation into a precise, consistent ingredient that honors tradition while serving modern creative needs.
At a Glance
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France
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Ingredient Details
Solvent extraction
Fresh flower petals
Did You Know
"It takes approximately 10,000 roses to produce just one ounce of rose absolute, making rose one of the most labor-intensive botanicals in perfumery."