Roseoverdosed

Nature leaves small clues everywhere. Rosa damascena belongs to the Rosaceae family — the same botanical family that gives us apples, pears, peaches, apricots, plums, cherries, almonds, strawberries, and raspberries.

Once you know this, it becomes easier to understand why Rosa damascena does not resemble the typical garden rose. In fact, the plant looks much closer to a wild raspberry bush.

Moments of discovery like these are always part of the Rose Retreat experience.

May 25–29 • Bulgarian Rose Valley • Rose Retreat 2026

This one feels special. It is an honour to welcome Maya Njie as the guest perfumer of Rose Retreat 2026

Maya Njie is a self-taught London-based perfumer and the founder of her eponymous fragrance house. Drawing from her Swedish and Gambian heritage, Maya creates scents that are rooted in memory, emotion, and a strong visual sensibility. Her work blends personal storytelling with an intuitive approach to materials, often inspired by photographs, cultural traditions, and everyday moments.

When Silvia first encountered Maya’s work, she felt an immediate resonance. Both Maya Njie Perfumes and Roseoverdosed were founded in 2016, each emerging from a need to stay connected to personal memories and origin through scent.

This May, Maya will step into our gardens and experience the Bulgarian rose not as a symbol, but as a living scent shaped by time and place.

Until now, rose has not been part of her perfume vocabulary. This retreat marks a new chapter - an exploration of a new landscape.

At Rose Retreat 2026, Maya will lead the perfume-making workshops inspired by the olfactory profile of the Bulgarian rose.

We cannot wait to share the Rose Valley with her and with you 🌸 25–29 May 2026, The Rose Valley. For more details, follow the link in bio.

Photo credit: Christian Cassiel

13 weeks until Rose Retreat 2026 🌸

Experience perfume-making and rose-harvesting in the Bulgarian Rose Valley from May 25th to May 29th.

Two roses. Two olfactive personalities. Five days that will change how you understand rose fragrance forever.

Rose Retreat 2026 is open for bookings. Join us and experience rose-harvesting, distillation, and perfume-making from May 25th to May 29th in the Bulgarian Rose Valley.

What to expect:

👃Perfume-making workshops with a guest perfumer �
🌸 Rose-picking of Rosa Damascena & Rosa Alba �
⚗️ Visit to an authentic local rose oil distillery �
🏛️ Rose museum visit in the town of Kazanlak �
🍷 Dining experience with wine tasting �
🏨 4 nights at a 5-star hotel included�
🎁 Complimentary gifts

For more information, DM us or follow the link👉https://www.roseoverdose.com/online-shop/rose-retreat-2026

Rose Petal Honey 🌹🍯 by Sarah McCartney for ROSEOVERDOSE

When I think about the perfumers who’ve joined me for the Rose Retreat throughout the years, Sarah McCartney from 4160Tuesdays stands out. Not only because of her incredible talent and adventurous persona, but because of how she honored Bulgaria before she even arrived.

For Rose Retreat 2023, Sarah created multiple perfume formulas in advance, each one exploring and celebrating locally produced perfume materials. She was the only perfumer to approach the experience this way, and it showed her deep respect for our culture and craft.

Rose Petal Honey is the beautiful outcome of that first encounter. It weaves together the richness of Bulgarian honey with the delicate, complex character of our roses. Deliciously floral, this fragrance is more than a perfume. It’s a tribute to Bulgaria, to our collaboration, and to Sarah’s artistry.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, I’m reminded that this fragrance was born out of curiosity, mutual respect, and a shared love for exceptional perfume materials.

Whether you’re celebrating romance, friendship, or any meaningful connection in your life, Rose Petal Honey honors all forms of partnership that make life sweeter.

Available on our website 👉 https://www.roseoverdose.com/online-shop/rose-petal-honey

To***co & Tonka Beans: Парфюмно Ателие 🍂

Парфюмно ателие, вдъхновено от българския тютюн и прелъстителната мекота на тонката.

📍 „Плюс Това“
🗓️ 16 ноември, 15:00–17:00 ч.
🔗 Повече за ателието тук 👉https://www.roseoverdose.com/the-shop/tobacco-tonka-perfume-making-experience

Всеки има олфактивен почерк. Направи твоя незабравим ✨

Есен, разказана в молекули 🍂 Парфюмно ателие, вдъхновено от аромата на горещ шоколад и пъмпкин спайс лате ☕

📍 „Плюс Това“ + това| 🗓️ 18 октомври, 15:00–17:00 ч.
🔗 Повече за ателието тук 👉 Hot Chocolate & Pumpkin Spice: Парфюмно ателие

✨ Всеки има олфактивен почерк. Направи твоя незабравим.

Sunkissed☀️This playful, sun-drenched blend of juicy fruits and white flowers is flirtatious and impossible to forget — like a summer crush🫦

Inspired by the iconic Bulgarian resort, 8240 Sunny Beach takes its name from the place itself, with 8240 being its postal code 🏖️

Sunny Beach was officially established in 1958 as a seaside getaway for Bulgarian families. On June 1, 1959, the resort’s first restaurant, Neptune, opened its doors to welcome the very first visitors. The rest, as they say, is history.

Roseoverdose perfumes are born from memories of Bulgaria, each one capturing a unique scent profile of our homeland and its vibrant culture 🇧🇬

Click on the link and follow your nose👃https://www.roseoverdose.com/the-shop

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