attar of roses
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Definition
- Noun:
- A volatile fragrant oil obtained from fresh roses by steam distillation: "Attar of roses" refers to a highly concentrated, aromatic essential oil extracted from rose petals through a process of steam distillation. It is prized for its intense floral scent and is used in perfumery, aromatherapy, and traditional medicine.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The perfumer used a drop of pure attar of roses as the heart note of the fragrance.
- Attar of roses has been a cherished ingredient in Middle Eastern perfumery for centuries.
- She applied a tiny amount of attar of roses to her wrists for its calming aroma.
Advanced Usage
- "The attar of roses": When used with the definite article, it can refer to the substance in a general, uncountable sense, emphasizing its classic or archetypal nature.
- The attar of roses in this blend is of exceptional quality.
Variants and Related Words
- Rose otto: Another name for attar of roses, specifically referring to the oil obtained through steam distillation.
- Rose otto is often more expensive than rose absolute due to the extraction process.
- Rose absolute: A related fragrant oil extracted using solvents, which has a different aromatic profile from attar of roses.
- Attar: A more general term for any essential oil derived from flowers (e.g., attar of jasmine). "Attar of roses" is a specific type of attar.
Synonyms
- Rose essential oil: A more modern or generic term for the volatile oil from roses.
- Rose oil: A common synonym for attar of roses.
Notes on Meaning
- The term is almost always used in its full form, "attar of roses", to specify the floral source. The word "attar" alone (also spelled "otto" or "itr") is a broader term of Persian origin for fragrant oils.
- It is typically an uncountable noun. One refers to a quantity of it (e.g., "a vial of attar of roses") rather than multiple "attars of roses."
Noun
- a volatile fragrant oil obtained from fresh roses by steam distillation