In 1100, large-scale production of rose water began in medieval Persia, utilizing distilled petals to create this fragrant product. Rose water became a staple in Persian culture, used for culinary, cosmetic, and medicinal purposes. The production of rose water exemplified the sophistication of Persian craftsmanship and contributed to the region's reputation for luxury goods.

Rose water production in medieval Persia played a crucial role in Persian ghazals and garden poetry, symbolizing paradise, beauty, and the ephemeral nature of life, influencing poets like Hafez and Rumi. Their works often reflected on love and loss, using rose water as a metaphor for fleeting beauty.