Lotus Absolute, White


Details

  • Botanical Name: Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.
  • Origin: India
  • Process: Solvent Extracted Absolute
  • Plant Part: Flowers
  • Cultivation: Conventional
  • Use: Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.
  • Note: Middle Note
  • Aroma Family: Floral
  • Aroma: Warm, green floral aroma with earthy, sweet, fruity-floral undertones, traces of indole and an overall deep richness.
  • Contraindications: No information found.



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  1. Lotus Absolute, White 1 ml 575-33
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  2. Lotus Absolute, White 2 ml 575-002
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  3. Lotus Absolute, White 5 ml 575-005
    $79.75

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  4. Lotus Absolute, White 15 ml (1/2 oz) 575-015
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  5. Lotus Absolute, White 30 ml (1 oz) 575-030
    $364.25

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  6. Lotus Absolute, White 2 oz 575-9
    $668.25

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  7. Lotus Absolute, White 4 oz 575-10
    $1,233.25

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Overview

White Lotus Absolute

Our exquisite White Lotus Absolute has a warm green floral aroma with earthy, sweet, fruity-floral undertones, traces of indole and an overall deep richness. It is a beautiful addition to fine natural perfumes and anointing oils. While similar to our Pink Lotus Absolute, this absolute is bolder and not quite as sweet. Even when highly diluted, the fragrance of White Lotus Absolute holds its fragrance.

The ancient Egyptians regarded Lotus as a sacred flower symbolizing the sun and creation; it was often depicted in the hieroglyphics and art of Upper Egypt.1 This particular species of lotus, Nelumbo nucifera, was introduced to Egypt from Persia2 and is now cultivated in India and throughout the world in tropical pools.3 Living with humans for about 7,000 years, Nelumbo has developed many notable features and strategies: extraordinary seed longevity (2000 years), rhizome viability (50 years), and unmatchable water repellency (known as the 'Lotus effect' and adapted for industrial use), to name a few.

This divine aquatic plant can flourish in stunningly clear pools or the murkiest of muddy marshes and then, with dignified grace and equanimity, break the water’s surface to unfurl its iconic petals and enchanting fragrance. The lotus flower has been associated with purity, beauty and enlightenment amongst several religions, including Buddhism and Hinduism. It is also mentioned in the Greek Myths, most notably Homer’s The Odyssey. The aroma of White Lotus Absolute carries a long lineage of the sacred that can add unparalleled depth and elevation to perfume creations and anointing oils.

PLEASE NOTE: White Lotus Absolute is intended for use in perfumery only.

For information regarding the use of White Lotus Absolute in perfumery, please see:


Aromatic Profile: Warm, green floral aroma with earthy, sweet, fruity-floral undertones, traces of indole and an overall deep richness. A beautiful addition to fine perfumes and anointing oils.


Appearance: Viscous, very dark, orange-red, transparent liquid with a molasses-like consistency that may require special use instructions to blend.


Use: Natural perfumery.


Blending Suggestions: Essential Oils, Absolutes and CO2 extracts are highly concentrated. For safety reasons, they must be diluted before use – this is standard protocol for aromatherapy and perfumery purposes. For how much to dilute, please see Dilution Solutions. This product is soluble in both fixed (carrier) oils and 190 proof alcohol; not soluble in water. For guidance on how to incorporate this product into the carrier of your choice, please see our FAQs section.


Blends Well With: Ambrette, Amyris, Bergamot and other Citrus oils, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Carrot Seed, Cinnamon, Cistus, Clove Bud, Cocoa, Coconut, Cognac, Coriander, Fenugreek, Fir (Balsam), Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Hay, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Labdanum, Lime, Liquidambar (Styrax), Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange Blossom, Osmanthus, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Tuberose, Vanilla. Rhind suggests that "Lotus absolute needs to mature [age] in order to develop its fragrance."4


Safety Considerations: No information found. Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.


1 Genders, Roy. Scented Flora of the World, 1994, p. 323.

3 Brown, Deni, ed. Encyclopedia of Herbs & Their Uses (The Herb Society of America), 1995, p. 164.

4 Rhind, Jennifer Peace. Essential Oils – A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, 2nd ed., 2012, p. 248.


The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made by Eden Botanicals as to the medicinal value of any products from Eden Botanicals. The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.

Lotus Absolute, White

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Customer Reviews for Lotus Absolute, White

I simply love these Review by
Rating
5
lotus white and pink cannot get enough.I am really impressed with this company. tried different brands they do not even come close to quality of eden botanical.
(Posted on 12/1/2022)
Almost brings a tear to my eye Review by
Rating
5
I got a sample of the white and pink lotuses, my mom preferred the pink lotus as it was a more fruity, feminine essence, while I preferred the white lotus. As soon as I smell it, I simply am at a lost for words and am beckoned into a spiritual stillness. It almost makes me want to shed a tear or two. I am reminded of all the magnificent beauty in life. I added a tiny drop of both lotuses as well as a bunch of other essential oils into a hair oil for my mom, with the oil massaged into her scalp, she could feel her head expanding/opening like a flower and connecting to the sky, she was perfectly describing the experience of her crown chakra opening (and she doesn't necessarily know about/fully believe in chakras).

However I am conflicted as to whether this lotus is of a good enough quality to be used in hair and skin care oil formulas, so far it seems pretty great, but I think I need to find an even better organic lotus oil for future use in divine skin/hair oil products I am designing. Like a non hexane/solvent, organic distilled or extract or something of that nature. Or in other words, a organic or wild lotus oil that Eden would approve for aromatherapy uses and not just for natural perfumery.
(Posted on 4/19/2019)
A fresh water pond Review by
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4
Thank you Eden Botanicals for providing this rare material. I ordered White Lotus and Pink Lotus together to compare them. I've been curious about them for a long time due to their symbolic meaning. I have only witnessed pink lotus in teas; yellow lotus growing in ponds here in the southwest U.S; and experimenting with dried white lotus petals. I diluted mine down to 10% in alcohol. As far as I can tell, the absolutes don't quite capture the scent of the lotus fully (which is normal) but it can be a great starting point to add more oils and create a rounder, more balanced, blend.

Even though it is from a white lotus, the juice is darker than the pink lotus: it's a bright red orange color. It really transports you to a different terrain. It's not very sweet. It starts off dark and murky but has a fresh clear feeling as it lightens up. It does not have that slight spicy note that pink lotus has. White lotus is marshy and green to me. This also has something of a subtle smooth minty quality too. Reminds me of the earth underneath and around fresh water. It reminds me of a pond or the stones in a pond. It could probably use something lighter to lift it up like clary sage. It eventually reaches a cleaner, clearer, slightly green, aquatic scent (not like aquatic perfumes but it reminds you of fresh water). The pink lotus is heavier, sweeter, and more animalic.

I've found it difficult to blend with because it easily gets overpowered and covered up but I can detect it's smoothing cool qualities after blending. I've made a fragrance based around the pink lotus that I am very happy with. I'm still working on how best to use the white lotus.
(Posted on 4/7/2019)
The real deal Review by
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5
This absolute is amazing. Upon smelling this, I quickly realized that I had previously purchased a fake from another company. The other smelled sweet but didn't really do much else. This scent is very dark and aquatic to me. It smells a bit like a root to me (I can't quite describe it) but something about it just keeps pulling me in for another sniff. Thank you for always creating wonderful oils and opening my eyes to the real power of Lotus.
(Posted on 3/6/2017)
This grew on me Review by
Rating
4
At first I diluted in safflower oil at 30%, and it was a greasy, swampy, heady flower-- very 'slippery' and marshy. It tended to dirty up my blends really quickly (kind of the way jasmine can get stinky), but it was still gorgeous somehow. Recently I diluted in alcohol at 20% and it is perfect. It opens up in alcohol and reveals its feminine heart, and reminds me of the pond lotus flowers here in Texas, in the deep humid august heat, smoldering in the dark shade, thick and delicious, still heady, still wet, but almost obscene with it's sensual allure. It's my favorite floral, I think.
(Posted on 5/27/2016)
Surprising and complex. Review by
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5
My first encounter with white lotus, so I don't have a "natural" reference for this one. Complex, with surprising contrasts. I get a thin minty overlay that seems at odds with the sweet-floral, earthy notes. Not unpleasant by any means, just really hard to define. Later, a discreet damp earthy, slightly woody scent.
(Posted on 7/7/2014)
Dilute with Fractionated Coconut or Bourbon Vanilla 30%, not Sunflower! Review by
Rating
5
I've started blending everything with f-coconut oil now, and the difference is incredible! This is a slightly aquatic, slightly muddy, super-heady floral scent. It's almost medicinal at first, but if you sweeten it with bourbon vanilla 30%, it is out of this world...! Of course, as it's essential and not diluted, it may be a bit difficult to use at first; if you hate vanilla, but love aquatic blends, use the f-coconut oil and blend away. With my chemistry this becomes entrancing and hypnotic, deeply sweet, maybe even---dare I say slightly minty? It certainly is very fresh and 'wet' smelling. I haven't tried the Pink Lotus yet, but to be honest, I'm not sure you could *pay* me to switch from the white to pink. The White Lotus Absolute has me absolute-ly (ha-ha!) hooked ^_~
(Posted on 2/15/2013)
Mmmmmmmmmmm! Review by
Rating
5
Goodness gracious, what an absolute! I was worried at first because 3/4 of the sample was stuck in the cap, but a little sunflower oil worked that right out. The smell is floral and slightly sweet, incredibly aquatic; I can hardly begin to describe how wonderful it is. I added a few drops to a vanilla/amber/black pepper blend I've been working on, and it added this amazing, light, fruity-floral fragrance that enhances the depth already in the blend. Absolutely beautiful!
(Posted on 10/1/2012)