What aromatic compounds are in the rose hydrosol (GC-MS profile)?

The GC-MS fingerprint is dominated by phenylethyl alcohol (2-phenylethanol), supported by citronellol and geraniol — the classic markers of genuine rose water.

Because these molecules are water-soluble, they pass into the hydrosol phase in measurable amounts, unlike heavier oil-soluble components that stay in the essential oil. The profile is a reliable authenticity tool — it distinguishes genuine distillate from synthetic rose-scented water.

Ask for the GC-MS chromatogram of your batch as part of the COA package.

This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.