attar of roses

By a publication in the Official Journal of the EU from April 2014, the EC recognises the Bulgarian attar of roses, under the name aBulgarsko Rozovo Masloa and includes it in the list of protected geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs.

There are many healing properties attributed to rose oil and Scherer believes that there will be interest in owning Attar of Roses produced when the Earth was a cleaner place.

Go for 'Attar of Roses' for a good fragrance, which bears clusters of small mauve flowers or, as an alternative, take a look at 'Lady Plymouth' for a lemon fragrance.

Go for Attar of Roses for a good fragrance, which bears clusters of small mauve flowers,or Lady Plymouth for a lemon fragrance.

In markets as far afield as the Khan el Khalili in the old city of Cairo to the five acre site of covered stalls in the ancient walled city of Kano in northern Nigeria the odour of attar of roses, sweet jasmine and the spicier ambience created by oud, frankincense and sandalwood, encapsulate the very spirit of Islamic culture.

"Bulgaria is the world's largest producer of attar of roses which they sold to the French perfume industry.

The Damask rose, named after Damascus, has long been used for rose oil or "attar of roses", and is commonly used to flavour food and make rose water.

Apple Blossom Rosebud Credit: www.jparkers.co.uk Attar of Roses Credit: www.crocus.co.uk The humble geranium is one of the most dependable summer garden plants.

Many of these have the bright pink, salmon and red flowers that we associate with this plant, evoking images of whitewashed Greek cottages with terracotta pots of colourful Attar of Roses Credit: www.crocus.co.uk blooms.