Nizwa is inspired by the beautifully fragrant rose gardens of Oman's Jebel Akhdar, or "green mountain" which is located in the city of Nizwa. Every spring, these gardens are filled with vibrant pink roses that are transformed into the famous Omani rose water. This rose water is used for celebratory, culinary or medicinal purposes. Nizwa (niz-wah) is best described?ÿas a bold, bubblegum pink shade.