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The Story of Rose hip
The fruit of the wild rose, harvested for a precious oil that adds subtle warmth and skin-like depth to perfumery compositions. Often overshadowed by rose petals, rose hip brings quiet complexity to the base.
Heritage
Rose hip has roots in ancient herbal traditions long before perfumers discovered its aromatic potential. Civilizations across the Mediterranean and Middle East used rose hips in medicinal preparations for their nutritional and therapeutic properties. Medieval apothecaries incorporated the fruit into remedies and early cosmetic formulas, establishing a connection between rose hip and wellness that persists today. By the 19th century, as perfumery professionalized, artisans began exploring rose hip oil as a fragrance ingredient. They recognized that the fruit carried different qualities than rose petals, offering warmth rather than floral intensity. Modern perfumers value rose hip oil as a supporting note that adds body and natural undertones to compositions, particularly in fragrances designed to evoke skin-close intimacy.
At a Glance
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Europe
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Ingredient Details
Cold pressing
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Did You Know
"Rose hips contain more vitamin C per gram than oranges. Before their aromatic value was understood, ancient healers used them in medicinal preparations."