Blue Lotus

this is about the new blue lotus tahitensis...it has amazing projection for a start....a beautiful narcotic floral...it is richer than the original and less custardy. It has the same airiness as jasmines macarons but is not candy sweet like that. if you loved tropical florals that have a lush humid smell to them with penhaligons amaranthine being a good example then you will love this. Really really beautiful and easily imagined as a summer evening scent. The ylang is more like the rich essential oil smell than the ylang smell you would find in ylang austral or amarige where those sometimes smell more like mimosa.

I have moderate to severe allergic rhinitis so I have to dilute perfumes sometimes to enjoy them. I've mixed 100ml of hazelnut oil with around 5ml of Blue Lotus to use as a light body oil after a hot shower. Perfection. Glad Teone didn't mind when I told her about my concoction!

An interesting fragrance that reminds me of Musc Ravageur but far more wearable and unique. In the top notes, I’m hit with a mixture of non-abrasive cloves, ylang-ylang, and sandlewood. The foundation of Blue Lotus is a dose of cinnamon, ambrette seeds, and cardamom. Try before you buy... Rating: 8/10

This is very classic. It's a little old-fashioned but in a clean and wearable way - sandalwood and musk. It's like a soft Samsara EDP. Sillage and longevity are moderate.

Update: April 2025 I am leaving this following review as is because I want to tell folks what a 180 change I have made since 2022. In the past 3 years, I have not only grown to love the brand but in fact it is my most favourite natural perfume house. OG review: Sep 2022. After trying a couple of perfumes (Blue Lotus, Rosa limited, Saffron) from samples that I purchased from a reputed source, I have learnt that the TRNP house is not for me. The perfumes, although high quality, tend to be VERY strong, in-your-face kind, on my skin. After I applied it on my wrist like an 'attar' (dabbing, not spraying) it smelt mostly of amber, yellow flowers and musk on me. In theory, the notes of this perfume (as listed on Fragrantica) sound too promising but the performance on my skin is not pleasant for me. The sillage and longevity are STRONG! Leans masculine on me. For reference, I like the amber in Ryder very much!