Origin : Bulgaria, Morocco, Turkey Note : Middle Note Part used : Petals Extraction : Steam Distillation Aroma : Sweet Floral Aroma Eighty percent of rose essential oil comes from Kazanlak Valley in Bulgaria, where rose growing was introduced in the 17th century it takes millions of rose petals to produce just a few fluid ounces of this highly prized essential oil. The roses are handpicked very early in the morning and distilled immediately. Harvesting in between May and June when the air in the valley is redolent with the aroma of rose and the distillers are working night and day to process the roses while they still retain their essential oil