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Bulgarian rose

FloralFound in 27 fragrances

The gold standard of rose oils — harvested in the Rose Valley of Kazanlak. Bulgarian rose otto is rich, honeyed, and deeply complex with a slight spiciness.

Origin: Rose Valley, Bulgaria
👃 Smells Like

Rich, honeyed, deeply romantic with warm, slightly spicy undertones

🧪 Role in Perfumery

Provides the classic rose character in high-end perfumery. The most traditional and revered rose oil.

🤝 Pairs Well With
Oudsaffronpatchoulivanillamusk
7
As Top Note
21
As Heart Note
0
As Base Note

Often Paired With

bergamot 14sandalwood 12vanilla 10cedar 9amber 9turkish rose 7patchouli 6white musk 6vetiver 6violet 6

Perfumes featuring Bulgarian rose

Safari Extreme

Safari Extreme

2019
Abdul Samad Al Qurashi
OrientalParfumMen
AED 440
★★★★
Raspberry · Mandarin Orange · Bergamot · Saffron
Oud Silk Mood

Oud Silk Mood

2013
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
OrientalParfumUnisex
AED 1101
★★★★
Bulgarian Rose · Chamomile · Bergamot
Fakhama

Fakhama

2016
Spirit of Dubai
OrientalCologneUnisex
AED 661
★★★★
Dried Fruits · Agarwood (Oud) · Turkish Rose · Bulgarian Rose
Jardin d'Amalfi

Jardin d'Amalfi

2011
Creed
FloralParfumUnisex
AED 1138
★★★★
Tangerine · Neroli · Bergamot · Pink Pepper
Allure Sensuelle

Allure Sensuelle

2005
Chanel
OrientalParfumWomen
AED 440
★★★★
Patchouli · Pink Pepper · Peach · Mandarin Orange
Cedar Chic

Cedar Chic

2002
Carolina Herrera
OrientalEDPWomen
AED 0
★★★★
Red Freesia · Tuberose · Bulgarian Rose
Rose Oud

Rose Oud

2010
Kilian
OrientalParfumUnisex
AED 1046
★★★★
Bulgarian Rose · Saffron · Cinnamon
Love Don't Be Shy Extreme

Love Don't Be Shy Extreme

2021
Kilian
GourmandParfumWomen
AED 1046
★★★★
Neroli · Bergamot
Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst

Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst

2021
Lattafa
OrientalEDPUnisex
AED 66
★★★★
Pink Pepper · Bergamot
Viking

Viking

2017
Creed
AromaticParfumMen
AED 1138
★★★★
Pink Pepper · Peppermint · Bergamot · Lemon
Café Rose

Café Rose

2023
Tom Ford
FloralParfumUnisex
AED 918
★★★★
Turkish Rose · Coffee
Unisex

Unisex

2023
Machine Gun Kelly
WoodyEDPUnisex
AED 202
★★★★
Green Notes · Leather · Liquor · Lily-of-the-Valley
Musc Outreblanc

Musc Outreblanc

2020
Guerlain
OrientalParfumUnisex
AED 0
★★★★★
White Musk · Neroli · Ambrette (musk Mallow)
Love in White

Love in White

2005
Creed
FloralParfumWomen
AED 1284
★★★½★
Orange Peel
À la Rose

À la Rose

2014
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
FloralParfumWomen
AED 954
★★★½★
Calabrian Bergamot · California Orange
L'Homme À la Rose

L'Homme À la Rose

2020
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
FloralEDPMen
AED 954
★★★½★
Bulgarian Rose · Calabrian Bergamot
Mon Paris Intensément

Mon Paris Intensément

2020
Yves Saint Laurent
FloralEDPWomen
AED 367
★★★½★
Raspberry · Black Currant · Pear · Orange
Arabians Tonka

Arabians Tonka

2019
Montale
OrientalParfumUnisex
AED 404
★★★½★
Saffron · Bergamot
Cassili

Cassili

2019
Parfums de Marly
FloralParfumWomen
AED 954
★★★½★
Red Currant · Floral Notes · Bulgarian Rose
Psychedelic Love

Psychedelic Love

2017
Initio
FloralParfumUnisex
AED 954
★★★½★
Ylang-Ylang · Bergamot
Au Coeur du Désert

Au Coeur du Désert

2016
Tauer Perfumes
OrientalExtraitUnisex
AED 440
★★★½★
Cinnamon · Clary Sage · Coriander · Geranium
Angel Dust

Angel Dust

2005
Panache
OrientalEDTWomen
AED 183
★★★½★
Red Currant · Bergamot
Rose Prick

Rose Prick

2020
Tom Ford
FloralParfumWomen
AED 1358
★★★½★
Sichuan Pepper · Turmeric
La Fede Kismet Angel

La Fede Kismet Angel

2005
Khadlaj
FloralEDTWomen
AED 66
★★★½★
Red Currant · Bergamot
Atomic Rose

Atomic Rose

2019
Initio
FloralParfumUnisex
AED 1028
★★★½★
Pink Pepper · Bergamot
Dirham

Dirham

2020
Ard Al Zaafaran
AromaticParfumUnisex
AED 44
★★★½★
Bergamot · Geranium · Lavender · Lemon
Oud Satin Mood

Oud Satin Mood

2015
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
OrientalParfumUnisex
AED 1101
★★★½★
Bulgarian Rose · Violet · Strawberry