Rose de Mai CO₂ Absolute (Rosa centifolia)

Rose de Mai CO₂ Extract, obtained from the delicate petals of Rosa centifolia grown in the famed region of Grasse, France, represents one of the most refined expressions of rose available to modern perfumers and formulators. Using supercritical CO₂ extraction, this solvent-free method preserves the fragile aromatic molecules of freshly harvested blossoms while concentrating their lipophilic constituents into a full-spectrum extract of exceptional purity and depth. Rose de Mai, also known as Centifolia Rose, blooms only once a year, typically in May, and has been cherished for centuries for its luminous, multi-faceted aroma. Compared to steam-distilled rose otto or traditional absolutes, the CO₂ extract offers a rounder, more complete and true-to-flower profile, capturing not only the heady floral notes but also the subtle green, honeyed, and fruity nuances that give Rose de Mai its legendary complexity.