The Rosa centifolia is not a rose native to Provence. Its origins lie elsewhere in Europe. However, Provence — and more discreet rural areas such as the Pays de Fayence — has played a decisive role in shaping how this rose is cultivated, valued, and transformed. Thanks to a favorable climate, preserved agricultural land, and proximity to historic perfume know-how, Rosa centifolia has become an integral part of the Provençal landscape and fragrance heritage. Table of contents