Character
The Story of Tea rose
Tea rose delivers a crisp, slightly herbaceous rose scent tinged with a faint tea leaf nuance, offering a refined freshness that brightens both floral and aromatic compositions.
Heritage
Roses entered Chinese gardens over 2,000 years ago, but the hybrid tea rose emerged in the late 19th century, bred for large, scented blooms. European horticulturists refined the hybrid in France and England, and by the early 1900s the tea rose became a staple in Grasse, the historic perfume capital. Perfumers quickly recognized its unique profile—soft rose with a faint tea leaf edge—and began extracting it for high‑end fragrances. During the interwar period, tea rose absolute appeared in iconic French perfumes, cementing its reputation as a luxury ingredient. Today, the rose remains a symbol of elegance, linking ancient horticulture with modern olfactory art.
At a Glance
Bulgaria
Primary source region
Ingredient Details
Solvent extraction
Flower petals
Did You Know
"The term “tea rose” originally described hybrid tea roses grown for their large, fragrant blossoms, and the scent was later captured for perfumery in the early 20th century."