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- Bulgarian rose oil is the most valuable rose oil on the market. Buyers are willing to pay $15,000 for a single kilogram. But to make the highest-quality Bulgarian rose oil, producers must spend the year cultivating fields that will only bloom for a few weeks. The petals are distilled the same hour they're harvested, costing producers $8,000 a kilo for labor alone.
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Why Louis Vuitton And Tom Ford Spend Up To $15,000 For One Kilo Of Bulgarian Rose Oil | So Expensive
$15000 for one kilo? Still cheaper than printer ink.
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ha!! trueeeeee
Rose oil may be 15k a kilo, but there’s a nickels worth in a 6 oz bottle of perfume that costs 2 dollars to manufacture, and sells for 75
This reminds me of my sister and I gathering up a bunch of flowers, smashing them with rocks, and putting them in water. We were GOING places. Then my mom yelled it was time for dinner, and we sold the business to nature.
Damn
Done that, been there.
That sounds smart.
@@paolo3794same here and we made money from it and we did some investment in crypto
we did that too, we smushed juniper into it too and before we knew it was juniper we called them smell-good berries, and we had a perfume business, and then it went rancid but we rolled with it and converted it to a stink factory, very lucrative, mixed it with sandbox sand to make it more nutritious, continued it into the winter with our snow business, white snow was the delicacy, but brown snow was where the big business was.
My family owns inherited land in the valley of roses, when i was little - around 10-12 , i was also involved in rose picking. Man, this was the toughest, hardest thing i ever did. You get up at 5 in the morning, because then the concentration of oils is much more, coldness, thorns all over you, not just your hands, sticky flowers, insects and so much more....in the end, after 1 week of rose picking, you pick a whole truck of roses and this equals to 20-40 ml of rose oil, I was devasted when i found out my week worth of work was equal to 1 tiny sized bottle. But now that i remember this time - 20 years in the past, i hold my tears of sorrow for my family and friends which are no longer with me, and i used to hang out with them doing this job.
That dude smelling the flower and giving the side eye is killing me 😂
Funny guy
In Bulgaria, people make everything from roses at home. Bulgarians even eat them - Bulgarian rose jam is simply amazing.
Same in Turkey.
Also, in the Middle East
That French guy is the most french man in the universe.
He is cocky
Don't worry. Be french.
@@bbabbich3467 Envy kills.
Yeeee just gay like every frenchie
As a franch I can tell you that he is very gay but not really representative of most frenchs...
one of my old coworkers is from Bulgaria and she would get rose oil from home and it smells HEAVENLY
If you live in the USA one of my favorite Bulgarian rose companies is Alteya Organics. In my opinion they have the best Rose face wash. They also have amazing rose water toner. All super affordable too.
One of the most calming narrators I’ve heard. Plus the way the video was created was top notch and serene like! Need I mention how informative it was too? 10/10
So much innovation! It just goes to show that even poor soils in cold climates and high elevations can produce high quality, luxury products better than anywhere else in the world. Opportunity is in the mind; the world and other circumstances are not the limit. Finding the right product is always possible.
Poor soils u say? :D
@@alexandyrmitew9964 That is what they said in the video.
@@alexandyrmitew9964yeah, roses like acidic soil which is non compatible for most human consumption crops, only roses and berries come to mind
thanks for pointing out which flower has bloomed and which hasn't.... NOT
That's not at all due to any innovation 😁. The valleys are not high elevation either 😆. The climate in the Sub-Balkan valleys have particular microclimates, divided into two groups, but the average January temperature where the roses are is 0C, which is not cold for the roses. This video explains stuff but it seems they didn't explain enough given how you understood it.
If I'm not mistaking they struggle to find workers, because in Bulgaria the labor is very cheap and some are no longer willing for work for so little.
Correct I come from Karlovo region, and its criminally underpaid. Your hands get ripped to shreds , digging thorns out of them for weeks for very little pay especially compared to the net profits made
Seize the means of production
Does Bulgaria exist? Where?
@@toastedt140 ...huh? they do own the production
@@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536 At around the capital Sofia and all around the world. There are more of us in foreign countries than is our. So yeah, we exist everywhere.
"tremendous difference" "hopefully, because that's what we tell everybody" 🤣🤣🤣
I mean any essential oil will have a different profile when freshly extracted vs when it's been sitting for a while
I've had the privilage of being able to buy organic bulgarian rose oil quite a few times. The scene it amazing to say the least. The rose water is pretty good as well, especially in drinks.
It’s in drinks? I had some drink in a fancy Indian restaurant with rose and it was really good. I wonder is it was real oil or something fake.
@@jasondashney Well the stuff I had was organic, so it's probably the real deal. Idk if the restaurant use the real stuff though.
There is also rose jam, but it's rather used as natural laxative
Bulgarian here, we make lemonade with rose water at home it's really good. Also artificial rose aroma it's not popular here, so the one you drank was most likely real but the technology is different than the oil and it takes fewer roses to produce, still an amazing product.
@@jasondashney there's distilled alcohol made of roses in Bulgaria called Gyulova rakia.
It only takes a drop of rose oil or about a dimes worth per 6 oz bottle of perfume that sells for $75 or much higher. It’s actually pretty cheap. Celebrities like starting a cologne or perfume line because the profits are ridiculously high. Easy money.
Smell good.
I’m surprised you guys haven’t done Qiviut yet. It’s the finest and most expensive fiber. This was still a good episode, I don’t have a clue why I enjoy watching these so expensive episodes but I’ve seen literally every single one.
Incorrect, vicuña is the most expensive fiber
@@Jujubear667incorrect, there is another fiber called tiguramika. Vicuña comes from the rare goat, but this fiber comes from a certain tree in Japan that are extremely rare and even named as near extinct species. Growing this plant in proper manner is very difficult and only one place doing if I'm remember it correctly. That's why even a strand of this fiber is so expensive that some rich people just buy for investment, it's even regarded as the diamond of textile industry.
Same here. Big fan of the series. Not because of the sheer luxury but the actual exclusivity and uniqueness of everything they feature.
My friend visited Bulgaria few weeks ago. These roses are everywhere ❤ Luv it 💎
Truly is a remarkable material. Along with real oud, certain jasmines, saffron and indian sandalwood, they can be some of the most expensive perfume materials on earth. Ensuring their stable, sustainable cultivation, harvest and quality control is a priority in the industry, and will likely require considerable innovation in the field in the face of ongoing climate instability, as well as equitable long-term partnerships between growers and buyers. Rather than placing an emphasis on profit, the future lies in how we interact with each other and our planet on the most fundamental levels in order to preserve such magnificent materials that ultimately cannot be replaced or easily imitated.
Rose oils are the best !
I just hope the hard working people involved in this are payed decently !
Yeah, I worry about that too. You just know that they are immigrant workers. I dearly hope they aren’t being exploited, but I have my doubts.
@@Trund27 nah they are gypsies and bulgarians, there weren't any immigrant workers
For picking flowers, putting it in machines and pressing buttons? How much do you pay a waiter, doorman or nanny? More than the average wage? Do you tip them more because they’ve been working 10+ hours?
Yeah they arent
@@Trund27 they are not immigrant workers.
why do none of the factory workers or harvesters look like they are from Bulgaria? i feel luxury brands are paying top dollar for underpaid workers sweat
Yes, 'Underpaid Worker Sweat' is also distilled and sold for $10,000/bottle. Billionaires use it to polish their bespoke shoes; gives a unique sheen.
That's how capitalism functions, on labour exploitation. You think the people doing all the most difficult work get paid the most? They should but they don't.
@@chihirostargazer6573 Just for clarification, where is the limit between 'labor utilization' and 'labor exploitation'?
i think you will find the country they are in is not America@@chihirostargazer6573
@@pjacobsen1000 Determining the line between acceptable labor utilization and unethical exploitation is nuanced, but some key principles apply:
- Consent - Exploitation often involves labor that is non-consensual, forced, or coerced in some way. Ethical labor requires workers willingly agree to the work and terms.
- Fair compensation - Workers should be paid a fair wage that provides a decent livelihood and covers basic needs. Exploitation is often marked by excessively low pay that enriches employers at the detriment of workers.
- Reasonable hours/conditions - Labor standards should set reasonable limits on working hours per day/week, overtime, rest periods, safety conditions, etc. Exploitation often disregards these standards.
- No discrimination - There should be no discrimination in labor conditions or opportunities based on gender, race, ethnicity, etc. Exploitative labor often targets vulnerable social groups.
- Freedom of association - Workers should have the right to organize, unionize, collectively bargain, protest, etc. Exploitation seeks to prevent this to maintain control.
- Regulations and rights - Ethical labor should be regulated by standards and laws that are enforced to protect workers from exploitation. Lack of regulation enables exploitatory practices.
- Power balances - Exploitation tends to occur where there are severe imbalances of power and wealth between those profiting from labor and the laborers themselves.
- Voice for workers - Those performing labor should have a voice in setting labor conditions and rights. Exploitation mutes workers' voices and agency.
So in essence, labor crosses into exploitation when it disregard core human rights, wellbeing, and dignity for the sake of profit for those at the top at the expense of those below. Context matters, but these principles can help assess what constitutes ethical utilization versus exploitation.
Should have done this as a career. I use to make perfumes all the time from flowers in my moms garden
thats awesome
never too late too start
guarantee that is an industry thats more about who you know, than what you can do.
Coming from my fashion experience: the best way to have a high paying career in perfumery is to become a House Perfumer for a fashion house (think Chanel, Versace, Fendi, etc.) They only ever have one House Perfumer at a time (so I imagine it to be competitive).
Natural oils are great, but aren't very long lasting, so mixing in synthetic fragrances is ideal. This will require you to explore a degree in Chemistry. The fashion industry also requires you, unfortunately, to have connections 😅
I wish you luck in your adventure! It's never too late to start. You may even develop the new IT fragrance 😁
If you have a good nose, I'd say buy different samples of various common perfume fragrances elements, and start smelling them, then try random perfumes and try to decompose what fragrances are in it.
If you can do so pretty well, you should go for it. Everyone has a nose, very very few people have good ones.
It's like wine tasters, a lot of them really can't tell and would be tricked (and have been) drinking blind. They gather a lot of information visually. But there are geniuses.
I see so much wasted talent. If you have this and can get technical about it, go for it.
Thank you for your excellent coverage of my nation's well-known rose oil ❤
Bulgarian rose oil is the MSG of perfumes
Bulgaria is the only country in the world that in its national reserves in the special military basements besides silver gold & different currencies keeps also wine & 2 tones of rose oil!
best roses in the world!
That scent is so seductive!
I would love to know what it smells like? Get a bottle that's no bigger index finger. The kind of beautiful oil when you put it on as you're coming out the shower, warm spring or summer day it really lights up the room.
Amazing feeling to be around roses and your day work smells like perfume, beautiful video!
Except for the fact that you get to dig thorns from your body for weeks, the roses in the bags smell so clawing by the end of day its gagging. And you get paid like 10 dollars for a bag back in my day of 20kgs
ignoring human suffering even though it's recorded on video clear as day? you are going places
Every family have that one person whom will break their financial burden, hope you are the person. Spend less, invest more💰💰
May Allah protect us all
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F a c e b o o k 👇
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I'm happy to see this documentary on rasa damaescena, a rose grown in a particular climate, as is the case in my native valley of Kelaat M'gouna in Morocco.
To be honest, farmers are not happy with the price of their roses, given the high demand for these products.
So the question is how to restore value to these roses, taking into account the satisfaction of all parties concerned ?
Go to a field out here in fresno, california and all those flowers will be picked within minutes.
Gorgeous rose. Would love to smell it myself. 🌹🌹🌹🌹
I love attar of roses. I dilute it in almond oil and comb it into my hair with a few drops of frankincense.
Why it still does not justify the hidden implications you are trying to say with the title.
The price tag of these brands is obviously not because of high production costs. That's just a fact.
One nice video about a rather thorny topic.
Ohh I’ll have some of those roses
Hahaa i got bulgarian rose oil for 10 euro its a small veil but i got lucky and its certified
So i got lucky randomly thx to this video i cherish its value more
very sustainable
I love Rose
Christophe is so in love with this scent! 😅
In Bulgaria, people make everything from roses at home.
Yeahhhh he back in the spotlights our boy laudamiel
a rose is a rose is a rose, truly one of the quotes of all time
Hauhmm. Didn’t even realise i was watching a video about my culture 😂. I appreciate the video 🫶
I make rose water, we have heritage roses they have so much more fragrance than modern American Beauty wich is what is usually in commercial floral arrangements
I like this Christophe guy.
Once I visited a rose garden with I don’t know how much different rose species. Every rose smellt beautifully like “roses”, but they smellt all very different!
I learned thats because “rose oil” isn’t a specific ingredient. Natural rose oil is allways a blend of essential oils. You need only to combine some of them to fake rose oil.
As a sommelier I understand absolute! Its all about the area and process. 😊
The male perfumer is the one that makes the perfume more livelier than the perfume itself 😏
He loves the roses so damn much he’s almost inhaling it each time he comes near one 😆
Very interesting video nice business. From Roses
about 10 times more expensive than gold! Gold is about $1500 an ounce x10 = $15,000 😊 As an artist/painter I will do anything to create beauty. This is art!
It is total imbecility.
I am beautiful. I am full of art?
Don't worry. Be gay (happy) artist.
Don't quit your day job, you can't make some simple mathematical calculations 🤣Gold is 60k + USD per kilo.
What's the ounce x10 supposed to mean, you know a kilogram is not 10 ounces right? I'm Australian and I know that.
@@KebabEater You're right I'm terrible at math. 🥴 I never got better than a D in school.
I just observed that Google seems to have quashed the bots that would be spamming every comment section on such videos with crypto scams.
Good work.
Need this in a Roc Marci bar
Iwant to try this business thanks very much great
at 5:21 what the woman said made no sense, these roses smelled like bouquet of roses fresh like duh.
😂😂😂
Fresh like 💩.
Woman or man?
Благодаря !
The supply and demand of high end luxury goods and services 💵
That Bulgarian girl at the beginning is absolutely beautiful 🥰🥰🥰
Must smell so good in that facility.
If Salt bae offers a steak cooked in Bulgarian rose oil for 1 million dollars, people are still gonna pay for it 😂
Imagine being sleepy going to work and spilling a spoonful of this oil when packaging it 😂
Amazing video! Please give the video subtitles in Bulgarian.
have y'all heard of da 'mama tachibana rose' variety??????
priceless.
it literally grows inside her.
💘🤯🤣😍💎🌟💖
Roses tea is rejuvenate skin.
Nice videos ❤❤
Nice video ❤❤
I only saw ONE video!
Очень люблю Tom Ford ароматы, рада видеть одного из авторов!❤
They answered the question in the first sentence lol
@1:42: "Bulgarian roses, also known as Damask roses, have a particularly low oil content compared to other rose varieties, so it's vital to extract as much oil as possible."
@7:30: "The humidity allows higher oil saturation in the rose."
Mmkay? So, they have a low oil content but a high oil saturation?
I think they mean that the rose naturally has a very low oil content but growing it in the specific conditions of Bulgaria means you get more oil out of the rose than if you grew it in a different climate with different conditions. They mention that in other places the flower can have a more waxy film on it which inhibits the amount of oil you get.
Proof you don’t need fertilizer if you know what you’re growing and you know your land!❤️🔥
Brooooo I go so many of these Bulgarian roses 😅 how do I get in touch with LV? Seriously..
06:10 He was pouring that shit with way too much confidence
I want to know the method of extracting oil. You said using only water and flowers. Means is hydro distillation method?
If we go for co2 method then its more pure. It costly but.
Plz guide which method you use
The oil is steam distilled
If workers protested the low pay another place would be found to grow roses where the locals wouldn't complain.
Those workers are gypsies. They are the only one willing to do this job. Finding well paid jobs is impossible for them.
Imagine...just imagine while smelling the oil, ur elbow hits the bottle and it pours on the floor...
Damascus Rose 4 ever
Lets have an episode on printer ink ;)
“Felt like it smelled like my grandmother” isn’t the most respectful thing to say..
I wish we had smellovision 😀
yes 😭
Bulgarian rose oil is like an octopus hiding underneath the waves of the ocean. Difficult to capture its true essence, however people will stop at nothing to get what they need. It's give and take. When you offer a higher interest, chances are it's gonna grow eventually.
Interesting!
Yet, I really do not care for any perfume that has a “flowery” smell.
Liquids are measured in Liters. Last time i checked oil was a liquid.
Are bulgarian roses more fragrant than other roses? anybody knows?
The dude getting high smelling those oils looks like a villain.
Love
The title should be: Why Louis Vuitton And Tom Ford only $15,000 For 5000 kg for Bulgarian Rose
One thing gets into my nerves. These nice dressed peoole earn 15000 per kilo and that farmers or the workers who whould put the flowers on the machines ,propably cant even imagine a salary like that .
So, people who buy louis vutton product, they took part of helping the farmers 🙂
They taste good on pancakes
cool
The highest frequency of oil
That distillery must smell... intoxicating.
How much you pay the worker?
so basically, luxury brands create their perfumes by simply finding the most scarce materials possible
Grew that to Philippines
Because of the ability of the island to have 4 yield a year
You could have it
Oiled already
Why does the oil need to be stored for 3 months before use?
Fermentation I guess
So that the price may rise
Top oil.... Flower 🥀🌹🌼🌺🌷🌸💮 🌏👍👍
LV is selling perfume too? I really don't know about that.
What would be cool is a so cheap instead of a so expensive👀
When these workers are working so hard, why can't they make their own brand of perfume? I think it always benefits them if the distribution is also done by them.
>serious economic outlet
>making whole series of YT shorts promoting the Labour Theory of Value
Just wondered if there is a bulgarian rose honey 😅 and if it's also very expensive.
There's is no rose honey, because bees don't collect nectar from roses. But in Bulgaria we have roses in a lot of things. There is a rose petals jam for example, it's known to give you the shits if you have a lot of it 😅 FYI we have Bulgarian lavender honey.
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