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[@attorneyreview6619]

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.

[@thebadmanrisesagain]

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.

[@paolo3794]

Damn

[@SolarvUI]

Done that, been there.

[@thebestplayerdead956]

That sounds smart.

[@leahmolly9150]

​​@@paolo3794same here and we made money from it and we did some investment in crypto

[@Aaalllyyysssaaaaa]

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.

[@sogggy]

$15000 for one kilo? Still cheaper than printer ink.

[@bigdoggstatus2050]

Underrated comment

[@reneestaeck8841]

😂

[@jimmydishkawnt]

😂😂😂

[@boohere2]

ha!! trueeeeee

[@goldslinger]

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

[@andromeda-p8b]

In Bulgaria, people make everything from roses at home. Bulgarians even eat them - Bulgarian rose jam is simply amazing.

[@randomhuman5525]

Same in Turkey.

[@lebkha]

Also, in the Middle East

[@SMARTFARM.1]

amazing

[@therin1340]

one of my old coworkers is from Bulgaria and she would get rose oil from home and it smells HEAVENLY

[@Shonie11]

That dude smelling the flower and giving the side eye is killing me 😂

[@NotUwU-_-]

Funny guy

[@deepwaters2334]

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.

[@alexandyrmitew9964]

Poor soils u say? :D

[@deepwaters2334]

@@alexandyrmitew9964 That is what they said in the video.

[@MonchitoPutito]

@@alexandyrmitew9964yeah, roses like acidic soil which is non compatible for most human consumption crops, only roses and berries come to mind

[@astroboirap]

thanks for pointing out which flower has bloomed and which hasn't.... NOT

[@huskytail]

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.

[@Tweezy786]

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.

[@siminabox1220]

That French guy is the most french man in the universe.

[@Belioyt]

He is cocky

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Don't worry. Be french.

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

@bbabbich3467 Envy kills.

[@udififkfkfck]

Yeeee just gay like every frenchie

[@udififkfkfck]

@@clementcollier8432 btw I've seen beautiful French women they're very respective quite good mothers wifes same us German Italian & all European women. American women are something else the blacks are the worst.

[@adim00lah]

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.

[@jasondashney]

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.

[@adim00lah]

@@jasondashney Well the stuff I had was organic, so it's probably the real deal. Idk if the restaurant use the real stuff though.

[@xkonstantin5]

There is also rose jam, but it's rather used as natural laxative

[@MsNadyyyyyy]

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.

[@huskytail]

@@jasondashney there's distilled alcohol made of roses in Bulgaria called Gyulova rakia.

[@DarkGT]

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.

[@konstantinkrastev4478]

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

[@toastedt140]

Seize the means of production

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Does Bulgaria exist? Where?

[@SuWoopSparrow]

@@toastedt140 ...huh? they do own the production

[@DarkGT]

@@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.

[@DKTijam]

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

[@goldslinger]

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.

[@honghong3153]

Smell good.

[@justaddlight]

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.

[@ivanronin8209]

Rose oils are the best !

[@Aaron.Monroe]

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.

[@Jujubear667]

Incorrect, vicuña is the most expensive fiber

[@cannes4977]

​@@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.

[@shakti.rathore]

Same here. Big fan of the series. Not because of the sheer luxury but the actual exclusivity and uniqueness of everything they feature.

[@udififkfkfck]

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!

[@mcfrizzle6144]

Should have done this as a career. I use to make perfumes all the time from flowers in my moms garden

[@michaelglenn4014]

thats awesome

[@RedStarCrafting]

never too late too start

[@CryptolockerMD]

guarantee that is an industry thats more about who you know, than what you can do.

[@christopherfeatherley]

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 😁

[@M3GAprincess]

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.

[@fatonpodrimqaku1793]

I just hope the hard working people involved in this are payed decently !

[@Trund27]

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.

[@linyihao2619]

@@Trund27 nah they are gypsies and bulgarians, there weren't any immigrant workers

[@ahussain2790]

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?

[@baseddrugdealer5086]

Yeah they arent

[@huskytail]

@@Trund27 they are not immigrant workers.

[@stevencox75]

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

[@pjacobsen1000]

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.

[@chihirostargazer6573]

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.

[@pjacobsen1000]

@@chihirostargazer6573 Just for clarification, where is the limit between 'labor utilization' and 'labor exploitation'?

[@stevencox75]

i think you will find the country they are in is not America@@chihirostargazer6573

[@gjd424]

@@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.

[@MicaFarrierRheayan]

My friend visited Bulgaria few weeks ago. These roses are everywhere ❤ Luv it 💎

[@Jefe2024]

“Felt like it smelled like my grandmother” isn’t the most respectful thing to say..

[@djeechizzy9818]

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

[@MarkDaniel-yl6on]

Noted! And what are the actions needed to be successful?

[@bunnyvibez4864]

​@lukeben1596I've heard alot about crypto currency investments and how effective it can grow your income! Any recommendations on a guide?

[@bunnyvibez4864]

F a c e b o o k 👇

[@bunnyvibez4864]

WARREN T SONIA

[@leahmolly9150]

​@lindapoplin7150A business partner told me about Warren T Sonia that he made alot of income trading with her in few week

[@josephlongfellow1244]

"tremendous difference" "hopefully, because that's what we tell everybody" 🤣🤣🤣

[@RedFlyingFox007]

I mean any essential oil will have a different profile when freshly extracted vs when it's been sitting for a while

[@insertlamenamehere3522]

Bulgarian rose oil is the MSG of perfumes

[@rontibm1621]

at 5:21 what the woman said made no sense, these roses smelled like bouquet of roses fresh like duh.

[@dreamworks69]

😂😂😂

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Fresh like 💩.

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Woman or man?

[@monie2514]

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.

[@nhinguyen-jj8io]

In Bulgaria, people make everything from roses at home.

[@PhryneMnesarete]

I love attar of roses. I dilute it in almond oil and comb it into my hair with a few drops of frankincense.

[@DRBEE66]

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 .

[@TOOMUCHSAUCE91]

Go to a field out here in fresno, california and all those flowers will be picked within minutes.

[@9nikolov]

Thank you for your excellent coverage of my nation's well-known rose oil ❤

[@levtieart3409]

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

[@abdelkhiaraitali8234]

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 ?

[@UlasMT]

@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?

[@jasondashney]

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.

[@cut--]

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!

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

It is total imbecility.

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

I am beautiful. I am full of art?

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Don't worry. Be gay (happy) artist.

[@KebabEater]

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.

[@cut--]

@@KebabEater You're right I'm terrible at math. 🥴 I never got better than a D in school.

[@fuzzy-02]

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.

[@johnmilisis2435]

Amazing feeling to be around roses and your day work smells like perfume, beautiful video!

[@konstantinkrastev4478]

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

[@darkiepoo8949]

ignoring human suffering even though it's recorded on video clear as day? you are going places

[@ebubeawachie]

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.

[@axioms22]

best roses in the world!

[@franciscatherine8756]

Roses tea is rejuvenate skin.

[@Maya_Unplugged]

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. 😊

[@bobchin5662]

a rose is a rose is a rose, truly one of the quotes of all time

[@drissaudia1323]

Gorgeous rose. Would love to smell it myself. 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@elluisito000]

One nice video about a rather thorny topic.

[@Heatherbai]

Good film! I learned a lot! Don't know rose oil could be so expensive.

[@JoachimFosse]

06:10 He was pouring that shit with way too much confidence

[@azalor3223]

Christophe is so in love with this scent! 😅

[@melodyparra2960]

Ohh I’ll have some of those roses

[@alkkwa]

Yeahhhh he back in the spotlights our boy laudamiel

[@see-rious-ley]

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 😆

[@wendyshoowaiching4161]

I love Rose

[@angelasieg5099]

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

[@williamkuhns2387]

If workers protested the low pay another place would be found to grow roses where the locals wouldn't complain.

[@theprettyrecklessify]

Those workers are gypsies. They are the only one willing to do this job. Finding well paid jobs is impossible for them.

[@ShamirMuhammad]

I like this Christophe guy.

[@LearnToWin823]

The supply and demand of high end luxury goods and services 💵

[@kingstonstreet3726]

That Bulgarian girl at the beginning is absolutely beautiful 🥰🥰🥰

[@sealselkie7682]

Очень люблю Tom Ford ароматы, рада видеть одного из авторов!❤

[@lilq4593]

Proof you don’t need fertilizer if you know what you’re growing and you know your land!❤️‍🔥

[@emanalsiniy5844]

Taifi rose oil is very famous too there is many fields in Alhada and Alshafa mountains

[@Abeleeeeeeee]

How much you pay the worker?

[@57113]

No wonder Tom Ford makes billion of $$$ if not more for his cosmetics and fragrances. I'm not buying it. Not all oof us are that gullible. 3:07

[@vladislavgorshkov737]

very sustainable

[@b.gopalakrishna870]

Very interesting video nice business. From Roses

[@God_of_hell421]

Hauhmm. Didn’t even realise i was watching a video about my culture 😂. I appreciate the video 🫶

[@papicubbies1377]

So, people who buy louis vutton product, they took part of helping the farmers 🙂

[@anthonyalles1833]

Why does the oil need to be stored for 3 months before use?

[@k-studio8112]

Fermentation I guess

[@Pavlovsobaka]

So that the price may rise

[@tanyamarie987]

have y'all heard of da 'mama tachibana rose' variety?????? priceless. it literally grows inside her. 💘🤯🤣😍💎🌟💖

[@OliviaNakirembe-gm1pi]

Iwant to try this business thanks very much great

[@bijug7728]

If Salt bae offers a steak cooked in Bulgarian rose oil for 1 million dollars, people are still gonna pay for it 😂

[@jaringnelayan3829]

Imagine being sleepy going to work and spilling a spoonful of this oil when packaging it 😂

[@2TMarie]

Interesting! Yet, I really do not care for any perfume that has a “flowery” smell.

[@toteknowledge]

Need this in a Roc Marci bar

[@sophiaisabelle027]

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.

[@xyzxyz23513]

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

[@coolfirebg8668]

The oil is steam distilled

[@enlilly2405]

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.

[@ganangfirstianto7419]

8:51 he just drop amount of roses that maybe i could bring it to fulled my bathroom with

[@justjane2070]

I wish we had smellovision 😀

[@posheditor]

yes 😭

[@MrJohnblaine]

Must smell so good in that facility.

[@ParthSIR.]

I will rule this Market. 18.10.2023, 10:00am, Muc

[@danieltyler4648]

Liquids are measured in Liters. Last time i checked oil was a liquid.

[@bruskydu]

The dude getting high smelling those oils looks like a villain.

[@ackchyually9461]

>serious economic outlet >making whole series of YT shorts promoting the Labour Theory of Value

[@Seattle.]

Grew that to Philippines Because of the ability of the island to have 4 yield a year You could have it Oiled already

[@HuiChyr]

Ooo... it's so expensive. But I see so much wastage in production. 😑

[@dianashopova7920]

Благодаря !

[@Kolious_Thrace]

6:50 “… what is now known as Bulgaria” That’s the key phrase! This are is called Thrace🇬🇷 and it has nothing to do with Bulgarians that came from Central Asia! There’s another myth/story about Thrace’s roses. If you go out you will see many wild-roses sprout, they are all white and they don’t have a smell. According to the Hellenic🇬🇷 mythology when Hera saw Hephaestus she disliked him and she threw him from their palace in Olympus. According to the myth, Hephaestus fell into Thrace and his divine blood painter the roses of this Hellenic region. That’s why Thracian roses and growing naturally red and they have a strong aroma! Bulgars came here centuries later from Central Asia!

[@salama7997]

Ah there he is the buthurt Greek. Sorry to disappoint you but Tharce has been a part of Bulgaria since the 7 century so stop crying about this shit and go fight with some Turk in the comments if gyro is Greek or Turkish

[@nikovenag4110]

you need to come back to earth and stop reading comics and myths. Thrace did not produce rose oil. Only Bulgarians who live on this territory since 600sAC. Rose is produced in the last 400-500 years, and Thracians were not greek - they were indo-iranian and as you say - they were not bulgarians.

[@Kolious_Thrace]

@@nikovenag4110 hahahahaha I shouldn’t laugh with people that have healthy issues but I couldn’t help it! Go to a doctor! Mental illnesses are curable these days! Then, go to a proper school and study actual real History! Not propaganda and fairytales!

[@nikolaykrastev2072]

Amazing video! Please give the video subtitles in Bulgarian.

[@AerysBat]

They answered the question in the first sentence lol

[@nitzneymann3977]

Ylang-Ylang tree flowers has more ethereal smell than roses.

[@audisinisatanyahudi]

Abim Türk asıllı galiba

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

No. He is from planet Mars.

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

He is not your brother.

[@amansingh1851]

Brooooo I go so many of these Bulgarian roses 😅 how do I get in touch with LV? Seriously..

[@YY-ug9mv]

Turks love for Rose,they planted them everywhere including Bulgaria aka Rumelia back then.Roses and Tulips are Turks favorite flowers.

[@msnrmz9952]

Damascus Rose 4 ever

[@RositaQuinonez-i3g]

😱 how much If u have 2 ask u can’t afford it Though plenty of people say I have trillions of dollars 🤙🍍🏝 2:14

[@sutats]

The price will continue to rise with labour and land costs.

[@myreilleresplandy3619]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@gilangairlangga9559]

Nice videos ❤❤

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Nice video ❤❤

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

I only saw ONE video!

[@HKim0072]

Normally I wouldn't say these videos aren't staged, but really? 1:03 No way is this woman the regular picker. More like shooting a commercial than picking the most flowers possible.

[@vneezy]

You should visit Bulgaria and go to the rose valley and see if it's "staged"

[@KayAmenTV]

why does look like in south america?

[@kosmicheskiprah]

Porque el caracter de los balcanes es muy parecido al los latinos

[@k1773ns]

Now I need to know what scents have this so I can smell them 😊

[@ivanronin8209]

Joe Malone and Tom Ford ''' best !