Vietnamese Blue Lotus CO₂ Wax — Nymphaea caerulea | 50% in IPM

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

Vietnamese Blue Lotus CO₂ Wax — The Sacred Flower in Its Rarest Form

The blue lotus — Nymphaea caerulea, revered across ancient Egyptian, Indian, and Buddhist tradition as a symbol of rebirth, purity, and spiritual awakening — is already represented in our range as a solvent-extracted absolute. This CO₂ wax offers a genuinely distinct second expression of the same sacred flower, grown in Vietnam and extracted to capture its full lipid and aromatic complexity in a way the absolute alone does not fully achieve. A genuinely rare material — the sheer volume of flowers required to produce even a small quantity of wax makes this one of the most labour-intensive materials in our entire range.

As the pure wax is solid at room temperature, we supply it diluted at 50% in IPM (isopropyl myristate) — a lightweight, cosmetic-grade ester derived from natural coconut and palm sources, chosen for the notably clear, workable pourability it offers compared to more viscous carriers.

Scent Profile

Serene and gently floral, with a soft, luminous character that speaks of still water and quiet devotion. A delicate sweetness underlies the floral heart, developing into a soft, comforting warmth without ever becoming heavy. Genuinely easy to incorporate into a composition — only a small amount is needed to provide real fragrance impact, true to the concentrated nature of this rare material. This is a quiet, meditative wax rather than a bold, projecting one — genuinely distinct from the deeper, more complex character of our blue lotus absolute, offering perfumers a lighter, more serene expression of the same sacred flower.

Perfumery Applications

Well suited to delicate floral compositions, meditative and spa-inspired fragrances, and gentle skin-scent perfumery where genuine blue lotus character is wanted without heaviness. A little goes a long way — start with a small amount and build gradually. Used alongside our Sri Lankan Blue Lotus Absolute, it allows perfumers to build a genuinely layered lotus accord across two distinct extraction methods.

Blending Suggestions

Pairs beautifully with sandalwood, rose absolute, jasmine, neroli, benzoin, vanilla, amber accords, and our other lotus materials for a layered sacred-floral accord.

Technical Details

• Botanical Name: Nymphaea caerulea Savigny
• Common Names: Blue Lotus / Blue Water Lily / Sacred Blue Lily
• Botanical Family: Nymphaeaceae
• Origin: Vietnam
• Plant Part: Flowers
• Extraction Method: Supercritical CO₂ extraction (wax)
• Dilution: 50% in IPM (isopropyl myristate, derived from natural coconut/palm sources) for ease of handling
• Classification: Heart note
• Appearance: Pale liquid — warm gently before use if thickened
• Odour Family: Floral / Serene / Soft / Delicate
• Natural: Yes — 100% natural CO₂ wax in IPM carrier
• Note: A second, genuinely distinct expression of blue lotus alongside our Sri Lankan Blue Lotus Absolute — an exceptionally labour-intensive material, requiring a very large volume of flowers per unit of wax produced
• Documentation Note: This product is prepared in-house by diluting Blue Lotus Floral Wax at 50% with IPM (isopropyl myristate). The original supplier's Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the pure wax, along with the IPM carrier's own COA/SDS, are available on request.

Packaging

1ml sample supplied in a 5ml clear flint glass bottle. 5ml, 10ml and 30ml supplied in amber glass bottles — all with inbuilt droppers and tamper evident caps.

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

We recommend purchasing a 1ml sample first before committing to larger quantities. Please note that no refunds can be offered on opened items.

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