Pink Lotus Absolute (Nelumbo nucifera)

CO₂ extracted from the flowers of Nelumbo nucifera, Pink Lotus Absolute captures the elegant fragrance of one of the world's most revered aquatic flowers. Richer and more floral than White Lotus, yet softer and sweeter than Egyptian Blue Lotus, it offers a beautifully balanced aroma that is both uplifting and deeply calming.

Its fragrance opens with delicate floral petals before revealing gentle honeyed sweetness, creamy warmth and subtle tea-like nuances. Highly prized in artisan perfumery, Pink Lotus lends sophistication and natural radiance to floral, oriental and woody compositions while adding an unmistakable sense of luxury.

Why you’ll love it:

• Premium CO₂ extraction preserves the flower's delicate aromatic complexity
• Rich floral aroma with honeyed and creamy nuances
• Highly valued in natural perfumery and luxury botanical formulations
• Beautiful for perfumes, meditation oils and high-end skincare

• Opening: luminous fresh floral petals
• Heart: honeyed blossom with soft tea nuances
• Base: creamy floral warmth with gentle earthy depth
• Strength: Medium
• Perfume note: Heart/Base

A graceful floral that combines radiant sweetness with quiet elegance, offering remarkable depth without overwhelming a blend.

• Perfumery: Use at low concentrations to introduce floral elegance and depth. Blends beautifully with jasmine sambac, rose, violet leaf, sandalwood, frankincense, benzoin, ambrette seed and soft musks.
• Aromatherapy: Add 1–2 drops to 10 ml of carrier oil for meditation or botanical massage blends.
• Diffuser: Use sparingly, either alone or with woods and florals, to create a serene and luxurious atmosphere.
• Luxury skincare: Suitable for facial oils, perfumes and botanical formulations where a refined floral character is desired.

Blends beautifully with

Blue Lotus, White Lotus, Jasmine Sambac, Rose Damask, Violet Leaf, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Bergamot, Neroli and Ylang Ylang Complete.

Botanical

Nelumbo nucifera

Common name

Pink Lotus

Plant part

Flowers

Extraction

Supercritical CO₂ extraction

Origin

China

Appearance

Golden amber to deep amber liquid

Perfume note

Heart / Base

Solubility

Oil-soluble

Gabriella Oils Evaluation

An elegant and refined lotus with more floral richness than White Lotus and a softer, sweeter personality than Egyptian Blue Lotus. The CO₂ extraction preserves remarkable aromatic detail, making it an exceptional choice for luxury perfumery and contemplative botanical blends.

Safety

For external use only. Dilute before skin application. Avoid contact with eyes and keep out of reach of children. If pregnant, breastfeeding or under medical supervision, consult a qualified professional before use.

Pink Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) has been cultivated throughout Asia for thousands of years and holds profound cultural and spiritual significance across India, China and Southeast Asia. Rising pristine from still waters each morning, the flower became a universal symbol of purity, enlightenment and renewal, appearing in Buddhist and Hindu art, temples and sacred literature.

Beyond its symbolic importance, lotus flowers have long been valued for their delicate fragrance. Their petals were infused into fragrant oils, ceremonial preparations and luxurious perfumes, where their elegant aroma was associated with refinement and tranquillity. Ancient gardens surrounding temples and imperial palaces often cultivated lotus ponds not only for their beauty but also for their subtle perfume.

Today, Pink Lotus Absolute remains one of the rarest floral materials in natural perfumery. Its graceful balance of floral sweetness, honeyed warmth and soft creamy depth makes it a distinctive botanical that bridges traditional heritage with modern artisan fragrance creation.

Quality & Documentation

We provide documentation as it becomes available, including IFRA, COA, and SDS files where supplied for the oil.

Available documents

• Documentation is being prepared for this oil.

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.

European Union

Flat-rate shipping of £12.00 to all 27 EU member states. Orders are sent using a fully tracked service with duties and taxes paid in advance (DDP), so there are no unexpected customs charges on delivery.

Typical transit time is 3–5 business days.

United States

Flat-rate shipping of £14.00. Orders are sent using a fully tracked service with duties and taxes paid in advance (DDP).

Typical transit time is 5–8 business days.

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.