How does the wild rose absolute compare with distilled rose oil and other rose absolutes?
Compared with steam-distilled rose oil, the absolute is deeper, honeyed and more tenacious because it retains phenylethyl alcohol (30–60%) and heavy wax-soluble odorants; it is more opulent than Damask rose oil and softer than Kushui rose oil.
Comparison Overview
| Material | Character | Key marker |
|---|---|---|
| Wild rose absolute (ours) | Honeyed, jammy, deep woody base | Phenylethyl alcohol 30–60% |
| Damask rose oil (GB/T 42171-2022 / ISO 9842) | Fresh, sweet, elegant | Citronellol / geraniol balance |
| Kushui rose oil (GB/T 22443-2018 / ISO 25157) | Strong, spicy-rosy | High nerol / citronellol |
| Rose absolute (other Rosa spp.) | Similar family, origin-dependent nuance | Phenylethyl alcohol level |
- The absolute's high phenylethyl alcohol gives a honeyed, almost jam-like rose character that distilled oils lack
- It performs as a natural fixative; a little goes a long way in blends
- For food use, our product follows GB 1886.263-2016 just as other rose absolutes do
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
