Brought to Turkey by Bulgarian immigrants during the late 19th century, Rose Oil Turkish is derived from the same Rosa damascena flowers as its Eastern European counterpart, though the oil retains a cleaner, more fruity aroma. In perfumery, Turkish rose oil is used for its rich, sweet, and floral body, imparting a powerful rose odor to almost any fragrance accord. Turkish rose also retains a higher amount of citronellol and geraniol when compared to its Bulgarian cousin, providing it with a stronger, sweeter, and fruitier top note.