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Kushui Rose Otto Signature Gold
Rosa sertata x Rosa rugosa
Chemotype: citronellol / geraniol dominant rose otto
- PLANT PART
- flowers
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- mid
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Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 80 / 100
- Note layer
- mid
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 0.6%
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- Unknown
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No phototoxic warning was verified in the public sources reviewed for this steam-distilled rose otto.
Contraindications & cautions
- minorAs a citronellol/geraniol-dominant rose otto, this oil is rich in the recognized skin allergens citronellol, geraniol, linalool, eugenol, citral, and limonene; manufacturer safety data for rose otto lists these as allergenic components that may produce an allergic skin reaction, so leave-on or undiluted use carries a sensitization risk even though rose otto has no major systemic hazards.
- minorManufacturer safety guidance for rose otto restricts use on children under 3 years old and specifies external use only, never applied undiluted to the skin.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
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About this composition
Hermitage identifies this oil specifically as Chinese Kushui rose otto. The constituent table is anchored to the directly readable ISO 25157:2013 chromatographic profile for Chinese Kushui rose oil, with product-page odor language used only for aroma characterization. Where ISO publishes only a composition range, pct_typical is set to the midpoint of that cited range and the locator notes that explicitly.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethanol | — | — | alcohol | View sourceISO 25157:2013 Essential oil of rose, Chinese Kushui type (Rosa sertata x Rosa rugosa) Table 1, Ethanol row, https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/61868/747e5b1060f74f25aa86060a181037c0/ISO-25157-2013.pdf |
| Linalool | 2.25% | 1–3.5% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceISO 25157:2013 Essential oil of rose, Chinese Kushui type (Rosa sertata x Rosa rugosa) Table 1, Linalool row, https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/61868/747e5b1060f74f25aa86060a181037c0/ISO-25157-2013.pdf (midpoint of cited 1-3.5% range; no distinct typical value published) |
| 2-Phenylethanol | — | — | aromatic alcohol | View sourceISO 25157:2013 Essential oil of rose, Chinese Kushui type (Rosa sertata x Rosa rugosa) Table 1, beta-Phenylethyl alcohol row, https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/61868/747e5b1060f74f25aa86060a181037c0/ISO-25157-2013.pdf |
| Citronellol | 45% | 40–50% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceISO 25157:2013 Essential oil of rose, Chinese Kushui type (Rosa sertata x Rosa rugosa) Table 1, Citronellol row, https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/61868/747e5b1060f74f25aa86060a181037c0/ISO-25157-2013.pdf (midpoint of cited 40-50% range; no distinct typical value published) |
| Nerol | 3.75% | 2–5.5% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceISO 25157:2013 Essential oil of rose, Chinese Kushui type (Rosa sertata x Rosa rugosa) Table 1, Nerol row, https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/61868/747e5b1060f74f25aa86060a181037c0/ISO-25157-2013.pdf (midpoint of cited 2-5.5% range; no distinct typical value published) |
| Geraniol | 12% | 6–18% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceISO 25157:2013 Essential oil of rose, Chinese Kushui type (Rosa sertata x Rosa rugosa) Table 1, Geraniol row, https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/61868/747e5b1060f74f25aa86060a181037c0/ISO-25157-2013.pdf (midpoint of cited 6-18% range; no distinct typical value published) |
| Citronellyl acetate | 3.5% | 2.5–4.5% | monoterpene ester | View sourceISO 25157:2013 Essential oil of rose, Chinese Kushui type (Rosa sertata x Rosa rugosa) Table 1, Citronellyl acetate row, https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/61868/747e5b1060f74f25aa86060a181037c0/ISO-25157-2013.pdf (midpoint of cited 2.5-4.5% range; no distinct typical value published) |
| Methyleugenol | 1.4% | 0.8–2% | phenylpropanoid ether | View sourceISO 25157:2013 Essential oil of rose, Chinese Kushui type (Rosa sertata x Rosa rugosa) Table 1, Eugenol methyl ether row, https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/61868/747e5b1060f74f25aa86060a181037c0/ISO-25157-2013.pdf (midpoint of cited 0.8-2% range; no distinct typical value published) |
| Farnesol | 2.75% | 2–3.5% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceISO 25157:2013 Essential oil of rose, Chinese Kushui type (Rosa sertata x Rosa rugosa) Table 1, Farnesol row, https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/61868/747e5b1060f74f25aa86060a181037c0/ISO-25157-2013.pdf (midpoint of cited 2-3.5% range; no distinct typical value published) |
| Heneicosane | 1.3% | 0.6–2% | alkane hydrocarbon | View sourceISO 25157:2013 Essential oil of rose, Chinese Kushui type (Rosa sertata x Rosa rugosa) Table 1, Heneicosane row, https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/61868/747e5b1060f74f25aa86060a181037c0/ISO-25157-2013.pdf (midpoint of cited 0.6-2% range; no distinct typical value published) |
| Tricosane | 1.3% | 0.6–2% | alkane hydrocarbon | View sourceISO 25157:2013 Essential oil of rose, Chinese Kushui type (Rosa sertata x Rosa rugosa) Table 1, Tricosane row, https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/61868/747e5b1060f74f25aa86060a181037c0/ISO-25157-2013.pdf (midpoint of cited 0.6-2% range; no distinct typical value published) |
Profile source: ISO 25157:2013 Essential oil of rose, Chinese Kushui type (Rosa sertata x Rosa rugosa); Kushui Rose Otto Signature Gold · https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/61868/747e5b1060f74f25aa86060a181037c0/ISO-25157-2013.pdf ; https://hermitageoils.com/product/kushui-rose-otto-signature-gold/
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- shares the traditional calming, mood-uplifting reputation of rose otto oils used in aromatherapy
- reported to support easing of occasional grief, stress, and low mood when diffused
- used in perfumery as a rich, deep, honeyed rose heart note
- traditionally associated with self-care, romance, and emotional comfort rituals
- used in skin-care blends for its reputed soothing, luxurious floral profile
- used in massage blends for a comforting, romantic sensory experience
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 3 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- No source-native oxidation_risk classification was located for this rose otto; it remains null.
- No source-native numeric volatility_rate or tenacity_hours values were located for this rose otto; both remain null.
- The chemotype label is an inference from the dominant citronellol/geraniol profile, not a source-native discrete chemotype taxonomy.