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Rose: queen of perfume Rose de Mai

Did you know that most perfumes contain roses in their fragrance composition? Marilyn Monroe was probably unaware that the famous Chanel fragrance she wore to bed also contained rose essences. Today, perfumes are made by blending 100 to 700 different types of essences. The type of essences blended as well as their composition are trade secrets. "White Rose Natural" is one of Shiseido's representative rose fragrances. Jasmine is called King, and Rose the Queen of the numerous flowers that exude essential oils. Unlike jasmine whose strong scent is cherished by some but disliked by others, the rose enjoys unanimous popularity. It blends naturally with most other essences to help create the scent of one's preference.