In Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey, Odysseus’s ship comes across a wondrous, enchanted land. Instead of warriors, its inhabitants are sleepy and serene, the result of munching on lotus leaves all the day. The expedition party soon falls under the flower’s spell, and Odysseus has to gather them up “weeping, by force” and lash them and their shipmates to their benches, “for fear that someone else might taste of the lotus and forget the way home…”

Today, Blue Lotus, a home fragrance in Thymes Indigenous collection, can be enjoyed no matter where life takes you. Exquisite florals cascade into a tranquil marine accord. Succulent melon and glistening yuzu float on top while precious muguet wades in the middle. Lush lotus and dewy water lily reflect pure sunlight, their roots cooled in deep waters.

The inspiration for Blue Lotus has a rich pedigree, dating before Homer to ancient Egypt. A gift of pharaohs, the precious perfume of the blue lotus was both healing and held as divine. That’s possibly because the shape of the Nile River Valley, flowing north to the Mediterranean Sea, resembles a lotus flower, the ancient Egyptian symbol of regeneration. Or perhaps it’s thanks to those bliss-inducing blooms!

Either way, you'll love how Blue Lotus brings you a sense of peace and an otherworldly perspective.

Blue Lotus is one of eight wonderful fragrances in Indigenous, a well-traveled collection that brings the world into your home. Rare and original home fragrances are rooted in diverse cultures, exotic locales and native ingredients, blended with sensitivity and an artful sense of adventure.

To experience Blue Lotus, or any other Indigenous fragrances, visit Thymes Indigenous.