C.anina, Bulgarian, Turkish or Damascene, from Grasse, centifolia or May. A thousand and more varieties and shades of the same perfume and infinite fragrances that tell the story. The rose is not only the undisputed queen of flowers but also plays a fundamental role in perfumery.
Great challenge for the noses, in fact, not always creating the “usual” rose scent. While always remaining so classic and intriguing that it is undeniably the emblem of love. To share with him too, for Valentine’s Day 2022.
Rose perfumes, the origins of the charm of this flower
Behind the rose, a thousand-year history: it was in fact already known by the ancient Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, who used it to perfume the body and for its cosmetic properties. Not surprisingly, as early as 700 AD, Arabs and Berbers distilled rose water to be used on the face and body.
For the Greeks and Romans, the scent of the rose had divine origins: legend has it that Venus, goddess of beauty, pricked her finger with the thorn of a white rose, then coloring it with the red of her blood. Cupid, seeing her, fell in love with her and, kissing her, infused her with her intoxicating perfume.
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The association between rose and love was born in ancient times; at the time it was thought that his aroma had seductive and aphrodisiac properties, for this reason Cleopatra immersed herself in the rose water before every gallant encounter. Not only, in aromatics this flower has tonic and antidepressant properties for the bodyawakening him and immediately putting him in a good mood.
Damask rose, three of the most renowned in perfumery
Although its varieties are many, two qualities are mainly used in perfumery: the damask rose, also known as Turkish, and centofolia, or the May rose.
The former is grown mainly in Bulgaria, in particular in what is called the Valley of Roses, between the cities of Kazalnlik and Kusoura. Its peculiarity is the aromatic structure: it is in fact composed of about 400 molecules which make it very complex to smell and to preserve its scent, it is harvested from 4 to 9 in the morning so that each flower can retain its natural aroma.
Two curiosities: the roses collected from 9 to 15 are intended for the production of rose jams and every Friday Bulgarian women dedicate themselves to taking care of themselves using only rose products, in homage to Venus.
And that Centifolia, with a fresh and delicate aroma
There Rosa Centifoliainstead, it owes its name to the particular structure of the flower itself, very rich in petals. It is also called Rosa di Grasse, precisely because it is grown mainly in the famous Provençal city. This is where all the roses used for example of Chanel N ° 5you hate Irresistible by Givenchy or by Miss Dior Eau de Parfum. Indeed, the great fashion houses compete private crops and exclusive harvests, with local suppliers selected for eco-sustainable methods and millenary traditions.
Also called the May rose, precisely because it blooms during this month reaching the beginning of June, it also comes hand-picked in the morning in order to preserve its aroma delicate yet very fresh.
Rose perfumes to share with him too
And whoever thinks that the squad is for the exclusive use of women is wrong. In fact, the times when this note was conceived only as typically feminine are far away. The new creations are more “fluid”, designed to be shared and exchangedready to explore the more manly side of the flower.
Perfect for Valentine’s Day 2022these fragrances are dosed in a different way than the creations for her, the men’s ones remain more contemporary because combine the rose with spices, like pink and black pepper, to make it more “electric”. Instead it becomes darker next to patchouli, oud or musk or more light-hearted when mixed with grapefruit. In the gallery, the most interesting and romantic creations, perfect for celebrating love.
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