The high quality of Bulgarian rose oil has won several awards for its producers in a number of exhibitions. The Rose Valley, which is in close proximity to the town of Kazanlak, is among the world’s main producers of rose oil.

Over the past three centuries, the Rose Valley has cultivated the world famous Bulgarian oil-giving rose. This is with thanks to the specific geographic location and climate conditions, including sandy soil, proper temperatures while the buds are forming in February, and the frequency of rainfall during the May/June rose picking time. This Bulgarian rose is used in the production of the unbeatable Bulgarian rose oil.

The Rose Valley, in the territory of Kazanlak, is one of the greatest producers of rose oil in the world. As we already mentioned, this is mainly due to the soil and specific climate of the region, which are extremely suitable for rose cultivation. Even more, the climate conditions in the Rose Valley are proven to be even better for this rose’s cultivation than the country from where it originates-Tunisia. The moist air, cloudiness, and amount of rain in May and June bring extra benefits to the extraction of a greater yield from the plants.

The Bulgarian rose is the descendant of the so called “Rosa Damascena”, which was imported into the country centuries ago. The rose oil is also called “the liquid gold of Bulgaria” due to its well-deserved high price. To produce a gram of rose oil, more than 1000 blossoms are needed.  Bulgarian rose oil contains more than 300 valuable substances with unique effects on the human body, which is why Bulgarian rose oil is the most expensive and desired in the world.

Thanks to the centuries-long and well-preserved experience in brandy production, Bulgarian rose oil producers have achieved almost ultimate perfection in the process of double distillation, a method of producing such high quality rose oil. This method brought about great achievements in the quantity and quality of rose oil production.

The main ingredients in Bulgarian rose oil are high alcohols (eleoptens), paraffin hydrocarbons (stearoptens), and many microelements. Their proportions give the Bulgarian rose its rich and long-lasting aroma.

Rose oil has very beneficial effects on the human body. It is very popular in the process of healing wounds, coughs, sore throats, neurotic tension, insomnia and stress.

During the long history of rose oil production, the Bulgarian producers have added many new elements in the cultivation and production processes. They not only derive larger yields, but also attain a higher quality compared to other producers, such as those in Turkey, India, and Morocco.

Rose oil is an essential oil, which is extracted from the blossoms of the oil-giving rose. The rose oil is extracted through a distillation method, i.e. with water vaporization of the fresh rose blossoms. The oil can also be gained by the method of extraction, during which a substance is extracted with ether. This is the way “rose concrete” is produced. This is a soft, wax-looking substance from which rose oil can be extracted with alcohol.

Because of its organic synthesis, and despite the high price, this rose oil is the most widely used in high quality cosmetic and perfume industries.

There is no real comparison to the Bulgarian rose oil in terms of its qualities and properties, which make it a mandatory and valuable ingredient in the products of leading perfume producers such as Elizabeth Arden, Kenzo, Channel, Bulgari, Paco Rabanne, Estee Lauder and many others.

All the products our company offers have been tested and certified in independent laboratories. We can provide detailed chemical analysis and a quality certificate.

Alba Grups is a certified producer of essential oils, natural cosmetics and floral waters. All the products that our company produces are natural, tested and certified in independent laboratories. We are ready to give a detailed chemical analysis and a quality certificate. Alba Grups is located in The Rose Valley, Bulgaria; we export Worldwide.