Description and usage notes:
An unusual and powerful component of rose oil, first discovered in 1959, that is also found in lychees and Gewurtztraminer wine. Often used to add a green or metallic note and to improve diffusion. It has a particular affinity with l-Carvone, especially in floral compositions.
Arctander describes it as “Penetrating and very diffusive, gassy-green or ‘hard’ green, floral odor of poor tenacity. The resemblance to Geranium appears only upon dilution of the Rose oxide, and best in a composition. The diluted material has also a Rose-like character.”
As this material is so powerful, we also offer it as a 10% solution in DPG.
knatesuda (verified owner) –
That would be the smell of black roses on a black night in the black forest. Powerful and economical. Dark and Gothic. I like it.
alessandro.cigala –
Came as free sample, so thakyou very much Ben for this!
Odour: Rose, Lychee, slightly Geranium – Green, sharp Metallic, with Metallic – Lycee drydown.
Very strong, diffusive and persistent.