Floral

Lotus

Note Profile

Natural 281 perfumes

Also Known As

Blue Lotus, Lotus flower

About

Aquatic, ethereal floral with green and sweet facets

Scent Profile

Lotus has a delicate, airy floral scent with pronounced aquatic and dewy green facets. It offers subtle sweetness and a slightly powdery undertone, evoking a sense of freshness and translucency. The aroma evolves gently, maintaining its ethereal and watery character throughout.

Citrus 0%

Floral 65%

Fruity 5%

Green 15%

Sweet 15%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 45%

Origin

Lotus is primarily sourced from the flowers of Nelumbo nucifera, native to Asia. In perfumery, the scent is typically obtained through solvent extraction to produce an absolute, though some compositions use nature-identical molecules due to the flower's low oil yield.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use lotus mainly as a heart note to impart a watery, serene floralcy and a sense of lightness. It blends well with other florals, aquatic notes, and soft musks, and is often featured in compositions aiming for a clean, luminous effect.