The Ayurvedic name for this particular rose is shatapatri, meaning 'a hundred petals,' and the Latin name is Rosa Centifolia, which also means 'a hundred petals. In Ayurveda the rose is used in many Rasayanas, that promote overall health and longevity. It is also used in Ayurda rose mist.
So there's a physiological reason that roses have been the ideal gift to express love and forgiveness for thousands of years. They literally soothe the heart and emotions. Rose also balances the mind.
It enhances the coordination between Sadhaka Pitta and Prana Vata (the subdosha of Vata that governs the brain, head, chest, respiration, sensory perception, and the mind).
The rose enhances beauty in many ways. Local applications (such as in creams and poultices) cool, moisturise, and tone the skin. Massaging the body with rose and sandalwood sachets enhances beauty. The essence of rose augments the glow and complexion of the skin.