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Persian Rose Otto Signature Gold
Rosa damascena
- PLANT PART
- fresh flowers
- EXTRACTION
- first distillation water-steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- mid
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FOLLOW YOUR SENSES
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
- 0.66%
- 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 restriction was identified in the reviewed public sources for distilled Rosa damascena rose otto.
Contraindications & cautions
- moderatePublic supplier safety guidance advises consulting a healthcare professional before using rose otto during pregnancy and nursing, consistent with traditional emmenagogue-associated caution for rose oils even though no confirmed toxicity data exists for this route.
- minorNot recommended for children under 3 years old.
- minorDo not use undiluted on the skin; avoid contact with sensitive areas such as the eyes.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
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About this composition
Hermitage identifies this oil as an Iranian first-distillation rose otto from the 2025 season. Because no public batch GC sheet was exposed on the live product page during this pass, quantitative composition is anchored to the open ISO 9842 rose-otto standard together with directly readable Iranian rose-otto composition data from central Iran, used here as a Persian reference profile rather than a lot-specific assay.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citronellol | 32.49% | 20–47% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceISO 9842:2024 Essential oil of rose (Rosa x damascena Miller); Essential Oil Composition of Rosa damascena Mill. Cultivated in Central Iran https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/86897/9f7a79384fcc4824a88ccccd89b5c3ab/ISO-9842-2024.pdf (Table 2, Citronellol 20-47%) ; https://docslib.org/doc/12008332/essential-oil-composition-of-rosa-damascena-mill-cultivated-in (Table 1, sample B, alpha-citronellol 32.49%) |
| Nonadecane | 23.99% | 6–16% | alkane hydrocarbon | View sourceISO 9842:2024 Essential oil of rose (Rosa x damascena Miller); Essential Oil Composition of Rosa damascena Mill. Cultivated in Central Iran https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/86897/9f7a79384fcc4824a88ccccd89b5c3ab/ISO-9842-2024.pdf (Table 2, Nonadecane 6-16%) ; https://docslib.org/doc/12008332/essential-oil-composition-of-rosa-damascena-mill-cultivated-in (Table 1, sample B, nonadecane 23.99%) |
| Geraniol | 18.12% | 6–29% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceISO 9842:2024 Essential oil of rose (Rosa x damascena Miller); Essential Oil Composition of Rosa damascena Mill. Cultivated in Central Iran https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/86897/9f7a79384fcc4824a88ccccd89b5c3ab/ISO-9842-2024.pdf (Table 2, Geraniol 6-29%) ; https://docslib.org/doc/12008332/essential-oil-composition-of-rosa-damascena-mill-cultivated-in (Table 1, sample B, geraniol 18.12%) |
| Heneicosane | 9.64% | 2–5.5% | alkane hydrocarbon | View sourceISO 9842:2024 Essential oil of rose (Rosa x damascena Miller); Essential Oil Composition of Rosa damascena Mill. Cultivated in Central Iran https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/86897/9f7a79384fcc4824a88ccccd89b5c3ab/ISO-9842-2024.pdf (Table 2, Heneicosane 2-5.5%) ; https://docslib.org/doc/12008332/essential-oil-composition-of-rosa-damascena-mill-cultivated-in (Table 1, sample B, henicosane 9.64%) |
| (9Z)-Nonadecene | 4.89% | 1–4.5% | alkene hydrocarbon | View sourceISO 9842:2024 Essential oil of rose (Rosa x damascena Miller); Essential Oil Composition of Rosa damascena Mill. Cultivated in Central Iran https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/86897/9f7a79384fcc4824a88ccccd89b5c3ab/ISO-9842-2024.pdf (Table 2, (9Z)-Nonadecene 1-4.5%) ; https://docslib.org/doc/12008332/essential-oil-composition-of-rosa-damascena-mill-cultivated-in (Table 1, sample B, 9-Nonadecen 4.89%) |
| Linalool | 0.29% | — | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceEssential Oil Composition of Rosa damascena Mill. Cultivated in Central Iran https://docslib.org/doc/12008332/essential-oil-composition-of-rosa-damascena-mill-cultivated-in (Table 1, sample B, linalool 0.29%) |
| Methyleugenol | 0.55% | 0.8–6% | phenylpropanoid ether | View sourceISO 9842:2024 Essential oil of rose (Rosa x damascena Miller); Essential Oil Composition of Rosa damascena Mill. Cultivated in Central Iran https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/86897/9f7a79384fcc4824a88ccccd89b5c3ab/ISO-9842-2024.pdf (Table 2, Methyleugenol 0.8-6%) ; https://docslib.org/doc/12008332/essential-oil-composition-of-rosa-damascena-mill-cultivated-in (Table 1, sample B, methyl eugenol 0.55%) |
| Nerol | 1.15% | 3–12% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceISO 9842:2024 Essential oil of rose (Rosa x damascena Miller); Essential Oil Composition of Rosa damascena Mill. Cultivated in Central Iran https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/86897/9f7a79384fcc4824a88ccccd89b5c3ab/ISO-9842-2024.pdf (Table 2, Nerol: Bulgaria 5-12%, Turkey 3-12%, Morocco 3-11%) ; https://docslib.org/doc/12008332/essential-oil-composition-of-rosa-damascena-mill-cultivated-in (Table 1, sample A, nerol 1.15%) |
| 2-Phenylethanol | 0.35% | — | phenolic alcohol | View sourceISO 9842:2024 Essential oil of rose (Rosa x damascena Miller); Essential Oil Composition of Rosa damascena Mill. Cultivated in Central Iran https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/86897/9f7a79384fcc4824a88ccccd89b5c3ab/ISO-9842-2024.pdf (Table 2, 2-Phenylethanol n.d. - 3%) ; https://docslib.org/doc/12008332/essential-oil-composition-of-rosa-damascena-mill-cultivated-in (Table 1, sample B, phenyl ethyl alcohol 0.39%) |
| Heptadecane | 1.37% | 0.6–4% | alkane hydrocarbon | View sourceISO 9842:2024 Essential oil of rose (Rosa x damascena Miller); Essential Oil Composition of Rosa damascena Mill. Cultivated in Central Iran https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/86897/9f7a79384fcc4824a88ccccd89b5c3ab/ISO-9842-2024.pdf (Table 2, Heptadecane: Bulgaria 1-2.5%, Turkey 0.8-3%, Morocco 0.6-4%) ; https://docslib.org/doc/12008332/essential-oil-composition-of-rosa-damascena-mill-cultivated-in (Table 1, sample B, heptadecane 1.37%) |
| Eicosane | 1.29% | — | alkane hydrocarbon | View sourceEssential Oil Composition of Rosa damascena Mill. Cultivated in Central Iran https://docslib.org/doc/12008332/essential-oil-composition-of-rosa-damascena-mill-cultivated-in (Table 1, sample B, eicosane 1.29%) |
| Cis-Farnesol | 1.57% | — | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceEssential Oil Composition of Rosa damascena Mill. Cultivated in Central Iran https://docslib.org/doc/12008332/essential-oil-composition-of-rosa-damascena-mill-cultivated-in (Table 1, sample B, cis-farnesol 1.57%) |
Profile source: Persian Rose Otto Signature Gold 2025 - Hermitage Essential Oils; ISO 9842:2024 Essential oil of rose (Rosa x damascena Miller); Essential Oil Composition of Rosa damascena Mill. Cultivated in Central Iran; Rose Otto - All Docs IFRA · https://hermitageoils.com/product/persian-rose-otto-signature-gold-2025/ ; https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/86897/9f7a79384fcc4824a88ccccd89b5c3ab/ISO-9842-2024.pdf ; https://docslib.org/doc/12008332/essential-oil-composition-of-rosa-damascena-mill-cultivated-in ; https://www.madarcorporation.com/spec-sheets/essential-oil/rose-otto/Rose%20Otto%20-%204524615%20-%20All%20Docs.pdf
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for calming, mood-uplifting effect
- reported to support emotional balance and skin-care rituals
- used in perfumery as a rich, luxurious floral heart note in fine fragrance
- traditionally associated with romantic and self-care ritual use
- shares the traditional calming, uplifting reputation of other premium rose otto profiles
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 · 2 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- No public batch-specific Signature Gold GC profile was exposed on the live product page in this pass, so the quantitative profile uses public Iranian Rosa damascena reference data rather than a lot assay.
- Odor intensity 80 is an archive normalization from live product language describing strong saturation, depth, and 12-hour strip presence rather than a published native 0-100 metric.