Afghan Rose Otto

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Please note: This product contains 1 mL of oil, supplied in a 3 mL bottle. The bottle will appear approximately one-third full. This is normal and intentional.

This is rose in its most human form — alive, resilient, and deeply expressive.

Afghan Rose Otto opens with a fresh, dewy rose presence, immediately recognisable yet unlike conventional rose oils. There is clarity and lift at the top, followed by a gentle honeyed sweetness and a soft, lychee-like juiciness that gives the rose body without heaviness.

What truly distinguishes this oil is its subtle smoky nuance at the opening — an ethereal trace that feels atmospheric rather than dark. It adds depth and character without overpowering the floral heart, creating a rose profile that feels grounded, soulful, and quietly complex.

This rose otto is steam-distilled from Rosa damascena grown in the valleys of Afghanistan, harvested in the early morning and distilled with care to preserve both brightness and resilience. The result is an oil that wears naturally on skin — fresh at first, then warm, rounded, and enduring.

Beyond its aroma, this oil carries meaning. In recent years, rose cultivation in Afghanistan has replaced poppy farming in several regions, supported by initiatives such as Roses for Nangarhar. These efforts have allowed local communities to build sustainable livelihoods while producing rose oil of exceptional quality.

In perfumery, Afghan Rose Otto works beautifully as a standalone skin perfume in trace amounts, or as a central rose material in high-end attars and compositions. It pairs especially well with sandalwood, oud, resins, and musks, where its freshness and smoky nuance bring balance and emotional depth.

This is not just a rare rose oil. It is a material with soul — shaped by land, history, and patience.

Technical Details

• Botanical Name: Rosa damascena
• Origin: Afghanistan
• Extraction Method: Steam distillation

Aromatic Profile

• Fresh dewy rose
• Honeyed sweetness
• Lychee-like juiciness
• Soft smoky nuance

Uses

• High-end perfumery
• Luxury attars
• Aromatherapy
• Skincare formulations
• Standalone skin perfume (trace application)

Additional Notes

This rose otto may crystallize at temperatures below 20°C. This is a natural characteristic of pure rose otto and a sign of quality. Gently warm the bottle in your hands or place it briefly in warm water to restore it to liquid form.

What Is Rose Otto?

In natural perfumery, otto refers to pure essential oil obtained through steam distillation. The term originates from the Arabic word ‘itr’ (or attar), meaning perfume or essence.

Rose otto is among the most revered aromatic materials in the world due to its low yield, labour-intensive production, and extraordinary aromatic depth.