I'm considering buying Rose Essential Oil for Valentine's Day. I've been doing research and have "learned" that Turkish is more reputable than Bulgarian Rose Otto because of the corruption present in Bulgaria since the dismantling of the USSR (some years back I had a housemate from Bulgaria, and his stories didn't give me confidence either). The only way I'd buy Bulgarian is from a reputable source that does the Gas Chromotography on all batches.
I'm basically focusing on Turkish Rose Essential Oil.
Does anyone have experience with Rose Otto from Turkey?
Does anyone have experience with Rose Absolute from Turkey?
Rose Otto is SO expensive that I'm debating whether to get it or a Rose Absolute (roughly half the price at places I've looked). According to what I've read, for perfumery/fragrance, Rose Absolute is preferred, but for health uses, Otto is best. This leaves me wondering which I should get for Valentine's Day (and other "gift" times like Mother's Day).
Your opinions would be appreciated. And if you have one on Bulgarian Rose, I'm open to that too...
Peace and prosperity,
Marlene