Rose Oil History

Known as the finest rose oil or “rose otto” in the world, the Bulgarian Rose Oil has been distilled for over 300 years. The first rose plantations appeared around the city of Kazanlak around the 16th century. The climatic and soil conditions proved to be more favorable than any other geographic location in the world. Gradually the number of rose plantations grew occupying a large area in central Bulgaria later known as the Valley of Roses. For more than 400 years, the Valley of Roses has been known as the world center for rose oil production. Surrounded by two majestic mountains – Sredna Gora and Balkan Mountain Range, the Valley of Roses is considered to have the best soil structure, air humidity, cloudiness and precipitation to obtain the finest and most sought after rose oil in the world.

  • A group of men standing in a rose factory.
  • A group of men standing next to a large pot in the midst of rose fields.
  • A group of people standing in a field of Bulgarian rose, holding baskets.
  • A photo of a group of people sitting in a room surrounded by beautiful Rosa Damascena rose fields.
  • A group of men standing outside of a building, surrounded by the enchanting scent of Bulgarian rose (Rosa damascena).
  • A group of people standing in front of a large number of Bulgarian rose pots.
  • An old photo of people standing in front of a building featuring a magnificent backdrop of rosa damascena rose fields.
  • A group of men standing in a rose factory.
  • An old photo featuring two men surrounded by the delicate aroma of bulgarian rose, showcasing the timeless beauty of rosa damascena captured within the walls of a quaint alteya house.