About us
Our story begins in 1991 year
Damascena EOOD is known as one of the most influential and successful companies in the field of the production of essential oils and natural cosmetics on the Bulgarian and foreign markets. We are known for this, that we created Damascena as the first private distillery in Bulgaria.
Our history begins in the distant past 1991 year. We started as a small family business, engaged in the production of rose oil, in the very heart of the Rose Valley and the Valley of the Thracian Kings - between the "City of the Bulgarian Rose", Kazanlak, and the city, famous for its healing mineral springs - Pavel Banya. The distillery was built in the kitno, small village of Skobelevo, located at the foot of Stara Planina, where the vast rose gardens have merged with the majestic power of the Balkans.
Our production capacity grew year by year. After some time we created our own rose garden with Rosa damascena plants, which we expand and renew every year.
At Damascena, we produce what is known worldwide and preferred for its highest quality, Bulgarian rose oil, obtained from the petals of Rosa damascena. Along with this, high quality rose water is produced in our distillery, lavender oil, lavender water, as well as other essential oils and floral waters.
Damascena Complex
Over the years, and based on experience, we had the idea to make this traditional production for our country known to more people. With much enthusiasm and inspiration we built our own Complex, where the spirit of old traditions is uniquely intertwined with the magic and beauty of modern rose production.
Damascena Complex opened its doors through 2005 year and is already among the leading tourist destinations in Bulgaria. Annually, the Complex is visited by more than 100 000 tourists from all over the world. During the guided tour, our guests will have the opportunity to experience the magic of the rose bush, to follow closely the technology of rosing in our modern distillery, as well as to touch the traditions of ancient production.
In addition to watching the pinking process closely, in the Damascena complex you will see many statues, frescoes, paintings, as well as copies of archaeological artifacts, found on our lands. We have recognized it as our mission to recall the thousand-year history of Bulgaria, as well as to challenge each visitor to awaken the seeker within, to find the truth for himself.
Many Bulgarian and foreign tourists visit the Complex during the rose picking season in May and June. We have turned the celebration of The Rose Festival. Hundreds of tourists visit the Complex during the Holidays, which takes place every first Saturday and Sunday of June.
Take a walk and relax in the cool gardens of the complex, where you will enjoy the beauty of the nad 150 kind of roses.
In the restaurant at the Complex, try our unique signature dishes and our famous rose water desserts, prepared according to traditional recipes for our region.
At Damascena, we welcome every guest with attention and love all year round, inspired by history and tradition!
Products
Apart from the famous Bulgarian rose oil, the company's distillery produces high-quality rose water, lavender oil, lavender water, other essential oils and floral waters. In 2014. for the first time we presented our own aromatherapy series with body care at a prestigious international exhibition.
A product unique to the market reaped real success, developed by our specialists - completely natural, crystallizing perfume in two fragrances DAMASCENA CRYSTAL INTENSE and DAMASCENA CRYSTAL LIGHT.
Our series of handmade and natural cosmetics are also successfully established.
Since 2015. we started production of our natural cosmetic products, in which essential oils and extracts are present as the main active ingredient. This increases their quality and elevates them to a much higher level.
In our laboratories, professionals and experts in the field of essential oils and cosmetology, develop and guarantee the quality of all products. The essential oil extraction process is ISO and GLP certified.
The products of "Damascena" EOOD are in demand and preferred in many countries of the European Union, USA, Japan. To give quality guarantees to our buyers and partners, we also work closely with other control laboratories, who qualify and certify our products. In this way, we enjoy the trust of our customers all over the world.
Our mission
- Yes we reveal the valuable qualities of the Bulgarian rose;
- Yes we promote the centuries-old history of rose production in Bulgaria;
- Yes recall for the greatness of the thousand-year Bulgarian history;
- Yes we offer always natural products of the highest quality, using mainly Bulgarian raw materials;
- Yes we combine traditional recipes and modern technologies;
Yes we create new jobs;