Aromas of Arabia For many generations, aromatic fragrances have been an integral element to the commerce and social life of Arabic and Islamic societies, and Qatar is no exception. Can you guess where these familiar olfactory notes fall on the fragrance wheel?
Uses:
Medicinal
Cosmetic
Type:
Oil
Alcohol
Food
The oil extracted from rose flowers has been used in perfumes and skin care for centuries. Rose water, made from the rose oil, is widely used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Rose oil is also used for skin care products and aromatherapy.
Rose
Origin: Rosa Damascene is from Damascus, Syria and Rosa Centifolia is from Grasse, France (the perfume capital of the world) Notes: Floral: Floral Uses: Type: Fun Fact: The Rose is the US National Flower Price range: $$
Rosa Damascene/Rosa Centifolia
Arabian jasmine flowers are used as a fragrant ingredient in perfumes and for jasmine tea, as jasmine is said to have rejuvenating, boosting and energizing properties. Jasmine, along with rose oil, is considered the most expensive and exotic oil used in today’s perfumery. Origin: Indian subcontinent/Southeast Asia Notes: Floral: Soft Floral Uses: Type: Fun fact: Damascus is known as the city of jasmine. Egypt’s Gharbiya region makes up over half the global supply of Jasmine. Price range: $$
Arabian Jasmine Jasminum Sambac
MARCH 2021
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