Botanical Name: Nymphaea caerulea, known today as a water lily. It symbolizes purity and beauty in Asian cultures and faiths, interpreted as imperfection, sin, attachment, or Earthly desires. The Lotus is sometimes called the “Flower of Life” due to its association with the cycle of life, death, rebirth, or reincarnation.
 
Aromatic Description: Blue lotus flowers are captivating; they mean wisdom, knowledge, and the ability to control things over emotions, worldly aspirations, and senses. The blue lotus flower is associated with a victory of the spirit over that of wisdom, intelligence and knowledge. Blue Lotus essential oil, derived from the petals of Nymphaea caerulea, is prized for its exotic, sweet, and floral aroma with subtle earthy and spicy undertones. Often classified as a middle-to-top note in perfumery, it is highly regarded for its calming and sensual scent, making it a popular choice in luxury fragrances and spiritual blends.
 
Chemically, the oil—typically available as an absolute or CO₂ extract—contains active compounds such as nuciferine and apomorphine, which are known for their mood-enhancing and mildly psychoactive effects. It also contains flavonoids, squalene, and kaempferol, which offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
 
Symbolically, it represents rebirth, enlightenment, and the cyclical nature of life, particularly in ancient Egyptian traditions, where it was associated with the sun and spiritual awakening. In modern aromatherapy, Blue Lotus is linked to personal growth, spiritual transformation, and opening one's mind and heart. It is primarily associated with the Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) and the Third Eye Chakra (Ajna), enhancing spiritual awareness, intuition, and connection to higher consciousness. Its calming and meditative properties support deeper meditation and insight.
 
Blue lotus oil was also known as the "The Sacred Scent of Cleopatra" and was worn behind her ears. Aromatherapists use blue lotus oil to relieve stress, anxiety, and absent-mindedness. The floral aroma of blue lotus oil has soothing effects on stress, anxiety, and irritability. It is well known for providing a euphoric sensation.
 
Therapeutically, Blue Lotus oil is used to relieve stress, calm the nervous system, promote restful sleep, and elevate mood. It has long been valued as an aphrodisiac and is often incorporated into meditation and spiritual practices to enhance clarity and awareness. In skincare, it hydrates and soothes the skin, making it useful in anti-ageing and calming formulations. Common applications include diffusion in aromatherapy, topical use in diluted form for massage or skincare, and addition to bath rituals.
 
Blue Lotus blends beautifully with other luxurious oils such as jasmine, rose, and ylang-ylang and pairs well with grounding oils like sandalwood and frankincense and uplifting citrus notes like bergamot and neroli. Because the flower is delicate, Blue Lotus oil is often extracted through solvent extraction to produce an absolute, or CO₂ extraction to retain more of its natural phytochemical profile. As such, Blue Lotus essential oil remains a rare and precious essence, revered for both its fragrance and holistic benefits.
 
Extraction Method: Solvent extraction from the petals of blue Lotus through the solvent distillation method.