Moldovan White Rose Absolute – Rosa Alba | Perfumery Grade

Description

Part of our Professional Perfumers Range — curated for the discerning natural perfumer seeking exceptional depth and rarity.

Moldovan White Rose Absolute — A Rare and Distinguished Rose Cultivar

This exceptional absolute is derived from the prized Rosa alba variety — a rare and distinguished cultivar that stands apart from the more commonly encountered rose extracts of the natural perfumer’s palette. Sourced from the fertile fields of Moldova, this absolute delivers an olfactory experience of remarkable elegance and refinement, offering a genuinely different rose facet from the familiar Bulgarian and Turkish materials.

Unlike the bold, bright character of typical Bulgarian rose otto, this white rose variety unveils a softer, more nuanced personality — a warm, velvety tapestry of stewed stone fruit with subtle clove-like spice undertones that creates an alluring depth quite unlike anything else in the rose family. Gentle yet persistent, it offers extraordinary diffusion and a luminous floral quality that elevates any composition it enters.

Scent Profile

The opening reveals a soft, velvety rose character quite distinct from the brighter Bulgarian and Turkish profiles — a warm, stewed stone-fruit sweetness threaded with subtle clove-like spice. As it develops, the floral heart deepens into something genuinely luminous, with excellent diffusion and a persistence that belies its gentle initial character. This is rose reimagined — softer, spicier, and more contemplative than the classical Damask profile.

Perfumery Applications

This exquisite absolute performs beautifully as a centrepiece heart note in oriental, floral, and chypre compositions. It pairs magnificently with oud, sandalwood, and other precious woods, and harmonises superbly with complementary florals such as jasmine and tuberose. An ideal choice for artisan perfumers seeking to introduce an uncommon, genuinely opulent rose facet into their creative work — alongside our Bulgarian, Turkish, and Raduga rose absolutes, this material completes a four-origin rose collection of exceptional depth and diversity.

Blending Suggestions

Pairs beautifully with oud, sandalwood, cedarwood, jasmine, tuberose, saffron, clove, cardamom, labdanum, benzoin, vanilla, tonka bean, and soft musks.

Technical Details

• Botanical Name: Rosa alba L. × (R. damascena Mill. × R. gallica L.)
• Common Synonyms: Rose Lani / White Rose
• CAS Number: 8007-01-0
• Origin: Moldova
• Plant Part: Flowers only
• Extraction Method: Solvent extraction (absolute)
• Classification: Heart note
• Odour Family: Floral / Stone Fruit / Spicy / Velvety
• Natural: Yes — 100% pure natural absolute

Packaging

1ml sample supplied in a 5ml clear flint glass bottle. 5ml, 10ml and 30ml supplied in amber glass bottles — all with inbuilt droppers and tamper evident caps.

Safety Information

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas. Not suitable for use on babies, children, pets or broken skin. Avoid use during pregnancy or whilst nursing. Always dilute properly and perform a patch test before first use.

Sample Policy

We recommend purchasing a 1ml sample first before committing to larger quantities. Please note that no refunds can be offered on opened items.

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