Botanical Name: Rosa Damascena plant Family Rosaceae  
 
Aromatic Description: Rose Damascena Essential Oil, derived from the petals of the Rosa Damascena plant, is one of the most precious and revered essential oils in aromatherapy. Its scent is richly floral, soft, and deeply feminine, with warm honeyed undertones and a slightly spicy base. This aromatic profile makes it a staple in luxury perfumery and emotional healing.
 
Symbolically, Rose Damascena represents unconditional love, compassion, and divine feminine energy. It is often associated with purity and beauty, both physical and spiritual, and is used to support healing from grief, trauma, and emotional wounds. It is often associated with the divine feminine and the heart chakra, making it a sacred oil in many spiritual and healing traditions throughout history, from ancient Persia to the temples of Egypt and Greece. Energetically, it resonates with the heart chakra (Anahata), making it an ideal oil for balancing emotions, nurturing empathy, and fostering emotional openness and forgiveness.
 
The oil is primarily extracted through steam distillation of freshly harvested petals, which must be collected in the early morning when their aromatic compounds are most concentrated. Due to the low yield—only a tiny amount of oil is obtained from thousands of petals—Rose Damascena is among the most expensive essential oils on the market. Its chemical composition includes citronellol, geraniol, nerol, and phenyl ethanol, contributing to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and skin-regenerating properties that makes it highly effective in soothing sensitive or mature skin, reducing redness and inflammation, and promoting a radiant complexion.
 
Therapeutically, Rose Damascena essential oil is known for its profound effect on the emotional body. It helps ease feelings of grief, heartbreak, and emotional trauma, fostering self-love, acceptance, and calm. It also balances hormones, eases menstrual discomfort, and relieves tension-related headaches and palpitations. In aromatherapy, it is commonly diffused for emotional support or added to massage oils for its soothing and comforting effects.
 
Rose Damascena blends beautifully with other floral oils like jasmine, neroli, and geranium and grounding oils such as sandalwood, patchouli, and frankincense. It also pairs well with light citrus oils like bergamot and sweet orange, enhancing its fragrance and therapeutic potential. Energetically, this oil resonates with water and the vibration of love and healing. It is ideal for meditation, energy work, ritual baths, or simply to invite grace and serenity into one’s daily routine.
 
Methods of Extraction: Steam Distilled (called Rose Otto Essential Oil), Solvent Extracted (called Rose Absolute) or CO2 Extracted (called Rose CO2 Extract)