Solubility & Blending Suggestions
  • Dilute and add drop by drop to your blends until the desired effect is achieved.
  • This product is soluble in fixed (carrier) oils and soluble in 190 proof alcohol. May require special use instructions to blend, please see our FAQ section for details.
  • Rhind suggests that "Lotus absolute needs to mature [age] in order to develop its fragrance."*
  • *Rhind, Jennifer Peace. Essential Oils – A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, 2nd ed., 2012, p. 248.

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    Lotus Absolute, White

    Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.

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    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

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    Selected size SKU:575-015 - Lotus Absolute, White 15 ml (1/2 oz)

    1 ml (1/30 oz)
    $21.00
    2 ml (1/15 oz)
    $42.00
    5 ml (1/6 oz)
    $85.75
    15 ml (1/2 oz)
    $215.00
    30 ml (1 oz)
    $391.50
    59.14 ml (2 oz)
    $718.50
    $215.00
    Details
    Botanical NameNelumbo nucifera Gaertn.
    Suggested UseAromatherapy, Perfumery, Soapmaking, Candle Crafting
    INCI NameNelumbo Nucifera (Lotus) Flower Extract
    CAS Number85085-51-4
    OriginIndia
    Extraction MethodSolvent Extracted
    CultivationConventional
    Plant Partflower.
    Notemiddle.
    Aroma Familyfloral.
    Aroma ProfileWarm, green floral aroma with earthy, sweet, fruity-floral undertones, traces of indole and an overall deep richness.
    AppearanceViscous, very dark, orange-red, transparent liquid with a molasses-like consistency that may require special use instructions to blend, please see our FAQ section for details.
    Shipping Restriction0 – Non-Hazardous

    Product Overview

    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 Persia[2] 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.

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

    2 Marinelli, Janet, ed.-in-chief. Plant The Ultimate Visual Reference to Plants and Flowers of the World, 2005, p. 268.

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

    Blends Well With

    Aroma Family: Animalic, Woody.
    Aroma Family: Woody.
    Aroma Family: Citrus.
    Aroma Family: Spicy, Fresh.
    Aroma Family: Spicy, Fresh.
    Aroma Family: Earthy, Spicy.
    Aroma Family: Spicy.
    Aroma Family: Resinous, Ambery.
    Aroma Family: Spicy.
    Aroma Family: Gourmand.
    Aroma Family: Gourmand.
    Aroma Family: Green, Fruity.
    Aroma Family: Spicy, Balsamic.
    Aroma Family: Gourmand.
    Aroma Family: Balsamic, Coniferous.

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    White/ pink

    Rating

    I have both lotus white and pink and both are 15ml and I made a 20% dilution and 5% dilution for both and for me the white is more fruity floral and pink is more earth floral and put together is perfect.

    Review by Juan 8/8/2024

    I simply love these

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    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.

    Review by Vernessa 12/1/2022

    Almost brings a tear to my eye

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    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.

    Review by Aengus 4/20/2019

    A fresh water pond

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    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.

    Review by SJZ 4/8/2019

    The real deal

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    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.

    Review by Eva 3/7/2017

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