Rose of Taif

«Two thousand metres above sea level, in the south-west of the Arabian Peninsula. Arriving in Taif in April is like a mirage: a large basket full of roses suspended over the desert. Its dry hills are the perfect setting for Rosa damascena trigintipetala: a treasure of the highlands, the essence of a culture that knows and cultivates the poetry of smell.» [travel notes]

The delicate Damask Rose, which the Ottomans brought to Taif, comes from Persia and perhaps even further east, from India. Its essence sums up everything that Arab civilization has contributed over the centuries about love, beauty and the ways of paying homage to it. Only in Taif do we find an essential oil of such exceptional concentration and purity, thanks to a unique combination of climate, soil and knowledge of cultivation.

The formula of our Rose de Taif is a celebration of the eternal value of the rose, with notes of geranium that add to it without imposing themselves. It is a reminder that love demands respect above all else.

GRADES
TOP NOTE:Lemon, Nutmeg, Geranium
HEART: Taif Rose essential oil
BASE: Damascena Rose Absolute, Rose, Musk