A serene, dewy floral with soft aquatic radiance.
From carefully cultivated lotus flowers in China, this CO₂-extracted Lotus Absolute captures the quiet stillness of water gardens at first light — petals opening, air cool and luminous, the floral heart soft and serene. Created for fine perfumery, aromatherapy, and mindful ritual, it offers an authentic lotus aroma that is impossible to achieve through steam distillation.
Lotus Absolute (CO₂ Extract) is a rare and quietly radiant botanical oil, chosen for its purity, provenance, and fidelity to the living flower. Lotus blossoms are exceptionally delicate and cannot withstand the heat of steam distillation. For this reason, lotus is classified as an absolute and must be extracted using advanced CO₂ technology.
This low-temperature method gently preserves the lotus flower’s fragile aromatic compounds, capturing its true scent and full botanical character without the use of chemical solvents. The result is a highly concentrated, true-to-nature absolute with remarkable softness and depth.
The aroma is refined and meditative, opening with a clean white floral note that feels light and slightly aquatic. As it settles, a subtle sweetness emerges, calm and luminous, lending elegance to natural perfumes and a sense of stillness to aromatherapy blends. A very small amount is sufficient, making it especially valued in high-end perfumery.
At Gabriella Oils, this Lotus Absolute is selected for artisan perfumery, contemplative aromatherapy, and premium skincare formulations where authenticity matters. It is well suited to moments of quiet ritual, emotional balance, and slow, intentional creation.
This is a 100% pure botanical extract with no synthetic fragrance, fillers, or residues. For external use only. Always dilute before skin application. As with all natural materials, aroma and appearance may vary slightly between batches.
Allergen notes: Contains natural aromatics; patch test recommended.
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Culture
The lotus flower, most commonly Nelumbo nucifera, holds deep cultural symbolism throughout Asia. Growing from the mud at the bottom of ponds and rising to bloom beautifully above the water, the lotus has long been seen as a symbol of purity, renewal, and spiritual awakening.
In many Asian traditions, the lotus is closely associated with philosophy, art, and religion. The flower frequently appears in Buddhist and Hindu imagery, where it represents enlightenment and the unfolding of spiritual understanding.
Lotus flowers are also celebrated in poetry, painting, and garden design throughout China, India, and Southeast Asia. Their elegant form and gentle fragrance have made them one of the most admired aquatic plants in traditional gardens.
Today, lotus continues to inspire perfumery and aromatic blends, appreciated for its soft floral character and its enduring place in cultural symbolism.
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