Egyptian Blue Lotus Absolute (Nymphaea caerulea)

Softly aquatic and gently floral, it unfolds with honeyed warmth and creamy petals, offering a refined presence for fine perfumery and contemplative aromatherapy.

Why you’ll love it:

• Perfumer’s halo — lends ethereal radiance and plush depth to florals, musks, and soft woods
• Aromatherapy calm — serene, centering, and ideal for evening rituals and reflective spaces
• Clean CO₂ extraction that preserves delicate aromatic compounds with gentle handling

• Ethereal floral: soft, luminous petals with an airy elegance
• Aquatic dew: a cool, watery freshness
• Honeyed pollen: delicate sweetness with golden warmth
• Creamy petals: smooth floral body and softness
• Tea-spice nuance: subtle, refined depth

Strength: Medium · Perfume note: Heart / Base

A luminous, aquatic-floral that feels serene, refined, and quietly meditative.

• Perfumery: 0.2–2% of concentrate; blends elegantly with jasmine, orange blossom, violet leaf, orris, ambrette, sandalwood, and soft musks.
• Aromatherapy: Add 1–2 drops to a 10 ml carrier for a calming anointing oil; pairs beautifully with frankincense or hinoki.
• Diffusion: Use 3–6 drops per 100 ml water or with a gentle heat / aroma stone if viscosity is higher.

Blends beautifully with

Jasmine, neroli, violet leaf, orris, ambrette seed, sandalwood, hinoki, tea, benzoin, and soft musks.

Botanical

Nymphaea caerulea

Common name

Egyptian Blue Lotus

Plant part

Flowers

Extraction

Supercritical CO₂

Origin

Banks of the River Nile, Egypt

Appearance

Pale to golden; semi-viscous

Solubility

Oil-soluble; typically miscible in perfumer’s alcohol with gentle warming; use solubilizer for water systems

Ethically sourced

Harvested from Egypt’s Nile water gardens and extracted via supercritical CO₂ to honour botanical integrity and support responsible local craft.

Safety

For external use only. Dilute before skin application. Avoid during pregnancy or with specific medical conditions unless advised by a professional. Keep away from children.

Blue Lotus, Nymphaea caerulea, is an aquatic flower that grew abundantly along the banks of the River Nile in ancient Egypt. Revered for its striking blue petals and delicate fragrance, the flower held deep cultural and symbolic significance in Egyptian civilisation.

In ancient Egyptian art and temple carvings, the blue lotus frequently appears as a symbol of rebirth, the rising sun, and the cycle of life. The flower opens in the morning and closes at night, a daily rhythm that led it to be associated with the sun god Ra and the idea of renewal.

Blue lotus was valued for its aromatic qualities and was used in perfumed oils, ceremonial garlands, and scented preparations. Archaeological discoveries and historical texts suggest the flower was steeped in oils, wines, and perfumes used in both ritual and personal fragrance.

Today, blue lotus remains one of the most iconic botanicals of ancient perfumery, appreciated for its rich floral aroma and its enduring connection to Egyptian history and symbolism.

Quality & Documentation

We provide full documentation for this oil, including IFRA, COA, MSDS and TDS. These documents are supplied for transparency and confirm safety, handling, formulation guidance, and batch information.

Please note: industry documents confirm compliance and technical details, but they do not replace direct aroma evaluation. At Gabriella Oils, each oil is also assessed by scent, texture, behaviour in blends, and overall aromatic quality.

Available documents

• IFRA Conformity Certificate
• COA Certificate of Analysis
• MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
• TDS Technical Data Sheet

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Aroma

Soft aquatic floral, honeyed, earthy and gently meditative.

Texture

Slightly viscous absolute with a light amber tone.

Blending behaviour

Subtle on its own, but blooms beautifully when anchored with sandalwood, tonka, resins or soft woods.

Best used for

Natural perfumery, contemplative aromatherapy blends, ritual oils and luxury botanical formulations.

Shipping & Delivery

United Kingdom

Free shipping to the United Kingdom, Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Jersey. Orders are dispatched using Royal Mail Tracked 24®, with delivery typically within 1–2 working days after dispatch.

International orders

We currently fulfil international orders through our Etsy store to provide the most reliable and cost-effective delivery options, including tracking and all duties handled in advance.

This ensures a smoother experience for customers in Europe, the United States, and the Middle East, with no unexpected customs fees on arrival.

If you are ordering from outside the UK, you can find the same oils available via Etsy:

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Dispatch times

Orders are usually dispatched within 1 working day. During busy periods this may extend slightly, but we always aim to ship as quickly as possible.