An essential oil from rose flowers, used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Rose flower oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of roses, Rosa species, of the rose family (Rosaceae). CosIng lists it as a fragrance ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in perfumes, skin care products and other scented products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal which rose species was used or whether the oil was distilled or extracted. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.