Blue Lotus Absolute Oil - Nymphaea caerulea

Nymphaea caerulea · Exotic Sweet Water-Lily

Blue Lotus Absolute is an exotic, sweet, richly floral material solvent extracted from the flowers of Nymphaea caerulea (blue water lily), from North and Central Africa. This rare blue lotus absolute has a deep, sweet, aquatic-floral character — a treasured note in fine perfumery and meditative blends.

Quick Facts

• Botanical Name: Nymphaea caerulea

• Common Name: Blue lotus, blue water lily

• Family: Nymphaeaceae

• Source: Flowers

• Origin: North and Central Africa

• Processing Method: Solvent extraction (absolute)

• Colour / Consistency: Dark, rich viscous liquid

Aroma Profile

Blue Lotus has a deep, sweet, exotic, aquatic-floral scent — a rich, rounded floral note.

Blends beautifully with: Blue lotus pairs with resin, citrus, floral and wood materials, including Frankincense, Geranium, Bergamot, Neroli, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, and Rose.

The Sacred Water Lily

Blue lotus (Nymphaea caerulea), the sacred blue water lily, has held ceremonial and symbolic significance since ancient Egypt. Its absolute is a rare, deep, sweet-floral material prized in fine perfumery and meditative blends.

Harvesting & Extraction

Blue lotus absolute is produced by solvent extraction of the flowers in a controlled process, yielding a concrete and then the absolute.

Common Uses

Across perfumery, wellness and traditional practice, this oil is valued for:

• Fine perfumery — a deep, exotic sweet-floral heart note.

• Meditation blends — a sacred floral note with a long ceremonial history.

• Aromatherapy — a calming, sensual note in aromatherapy blends.

• Natural fragrance — a rare floral for niche compositions.

Related Oils You May Like

For more exotic floral absolutes, explore related materials: Pink Lotus Absolute, White Lotus Absolute, Jasmine Absolute, and our pure floral absolutes.

Caution: Blue lotus absolute is a rich, concentrated floral, so dilute well and patch test. Absolutes are highly concentrated and contain trace extraction solvent, so always dilute well before use, patch test, and use externally only. Not for internal use. Keep out of reach of children.

Technical Analysis

Key Constituents

Typical Composition · Qualitative

Blue lotus absolute is a complex floral with fatty and aromatic constituents. Typical qualitative character below; batch values vary.

Safety Summary

• Hazards: Rich concentrated floral.

• Contraindications: Dilute well; patch test.

Technical Notes

• True floral — Blue lotus is a genuine flower absolute within the range.

• Batch documentation — Specification and batch documentation available on request.

Technical Disclaimer: The composition indicated above is qualitative and typical for this botanical; it does not constitute a Certificate of Analysis. For regulatory or formulation decisions, always refer to the batch-specific CoA supplied with your order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is blue lotus absolute?
It is an exotic, sweet, richly floral material solvent extracted from the flowers of Nymphaea caerulea (blue water lily).

What does blue lotus smell like?
Deep, sweet, exotic and aquatic-floral.

Where does it come from?
From the flowers of the blue water lily, historically associated with ancient Egypt.

What is it used for?
Fine perfumery, meditation blends, aromatherapy and natural fragrance.