Technical data
- Product Name: Lotus Blue Absolute
- Latin name: Nymphaea caerulea
- Extraction: Solvent extract
- Origin:
- Parts used:
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- CAS: 8024-00-2
Features
- Scent: Honeyed, sweet-floral, slightly spicy with earthy-watery and faintly narcotic undertones
- Scent type: Flowers
- Note: Middle to base
- Color: Deep amber-brown to dark golden
- Viscosity: Thick, viscous and slightly sticky
Blends with
Pharaoh's Reverie
Purpose
- A meditative diffuser blend evoking ancient temple rituals.
- Recipe
2 drops Blue Lotus Absolute, 3 drops Frankincense, 2 drops Sandalwood, 1 drop Myrrh in an ultrasonic diffuser.
Golden Veil Perfume
Purpose
- A luxurious roll-on perfume for sensual evenings.
- Recipe
In 10 ml jojoba: 3 drops Blue Lotus Absolute, 4 drops Sandalwood, 2 drops Rose Absolute, 1 drop Vanilla CO2 (approx. 1% dilution of Blue Lotus).
Dillution guideline
- Use at 0.5-1% in carrier oil for skin applications; even lower (0.1-0.3%) is often sufficient for perfumery thanks to its potency.
- Patch test
Apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Not recommended for children under 6; consult a qualified aromatherapist for older children.
- Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy and nursing unless guided by a qualified professional.
- Pets
Keep away from cats, dogs and birds; diffuse only in well-ventilated spaces where pets can leave freely.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under qualified professional guidance.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from sunlight and heat; refrigeration extends shelf life of this delicate absolute.
