Ingredient Library
Rosa centifolia
Also known as: cabbage rose; Provence rose; May rose; rose de mai
Red rose petals, Rosa centifolia, are aromatic dried flower petals known for their soft floral scent and long association with fragrance, folklore, and heart-centered rituals. Soul Space uses rose petals to bring a gentle floral lift and a sense of warmth to botanical incense blends.
Quick facts
Aroma
Soft, floral, lightly sweet, and petal-like.
Blend role
Adds soft floral warmth, gentle sweetness, and a heart-centered ritual character.
Why choose it
Best for shoppers looking for a softer floral incense blend with warmth, beauty, and a heart-centered ritual feeling.
Source note
Organic and kosher dried red rose petals
Ingredient details
Scent profile
Red rose petals have a soft floral aroma with a delicate sweetness and gentle dried-petal character. When warmed, they add a subtle floral lift that can soften sharper herbs, resins, and woods in a blend.
Formulation
Soul Space uses red rose petals when a blend needs a soft floral layer, a warmer emotional tone, and a gentle counterpoint to sharper herbs or deeper resins.
Ritual context
Rose petals have been used for centuries in fragrance, folklore, botanical tea blends, sachets, floral baths, and personal rituals. They are often associated with love, devotion, beauty, remembrance, and heart-centered intention.
Sourcing
Origin: India
Soul Space’s red rose petals are supplier-provided organic and kosher Rosa centifolia petals.
