Pearl Petal CO₂ Wax — White Egyptian Lotus, Nymphaea lotus | A Rarity

Part of our Professional Perfumers Range — curated for the discerning natural perfumer seeking exceptional depth and rarity.

Due to the rare and limited nature of this material, please allow a lead time of 5-7 days depending on availability.

Pearl Petal CO₂ Wax — Pure, Solid, Uncompromised

Nymphaea lotus — the white Egyptian lotus, also known as the tiger lotus or Egyptian water lily — is a white-flowered water lily that has been admired for thousands of years along the rivers and pools of Africa. It is a true water lily rather than the sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), and a different species from the Nymphaea alba of our White Lotus Absolute. This CO₂ wax is extracted from the flowers and captures the plant's quiet floral character in concentrated, solid form.

Supplied here in its pure, undiluted, solid wax form — exactly as extracted, with no carrier of any kind added. This is the genuine article for perfumers who prefer to prepare their own dilutions, or who want to work directly with the material in its most concentrated and authentic state.

Scent Profile

A delicate floral character with a soft sweetness, gentle green nuances and a subtle powdery finish. It evokes fresh petals and quiet garden air, with a light, rounded quality rather than a heavy or projecting one.

Perfumery Applications

Valued as a base note and fixative, lending a soft, powdery water-flower depth that helps lighter materials last. Well suited to solid perfumes, balms and other anhydrous formulations, and to soft floral and woody compositions. A little goes a long way, and it sits comfortably alongside other delicate materials. Introduce it gradually when building a composition.

Usage Note

This wax is solid at room temperature and melts at roughly 60–70°C. To prepare for use, gently warm in a water bath at around 90°C to melt it into a liquid, then dilute with your solvent of choice according to your own formulation preferences.

Blending Suggestions

Pairs beautifully with sandalwood, rose, jasmine, neroli, orris, benzoin, vanilla, amber accords and soft musks, and with our other lotus materials for a layered water-flower accord.

Technical Details

• Botanical Name: Nymphaea lotus L.
• Common Names: White Egyptian Lotus / White Lotus / Tiger Lotus / Egyptian Water Lily
• Botanical Family: Nymphaeaceae
• INCI: Nymphaea Lotus Flowers Wax
• Plant Part: Flowers
• Extraction Method: Supercritical CO₂ extraction (wax)
• Form: Pure, undiluted, solid wax
• Melting Point: 60–70°C
• Solubility: Soluble in oils, alcohol and butters; insoluble in water
• Classification: Base note — fixative
• Appearance: Solid wax
• Odour Family: Floral / Powdery / Green / Soft
• Natural: Yes — 100% natural CO₂ wax, no carrier or additives
• Note: A different species from our White Lotus Absolute (Nymphaea alba) and from our blue lotus materials (Nymphaea caerulea and Nymphaea nouchali)

Packaging

Supplied in small glass jars, sold by net weight (grams, not volume).

Safety Information

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas. Not suitable for use on babies, children, pets or broken skin. Avoid use during pregnancy or whilst nursing. Always dilute properly and perform a patch test before first use.

Sample Policy

Please note that no refunds can be offered on opened items.

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