MIMOSA BOTANICALS

Mimosa Botanicals Bath Soaks - Australian Botanicals with a French Apothecary Spirit

Discover Mimosa Botanicals, an Australian old-world apothecary studio creating beautifully blended botanical bath and body products in Castlemaine, Central Victoria.

Founded by aromatherapist and natural perfumer Christiana Jackson, Mimosa Botanicals draws inspiration from nature, the seasons and the traditional art of botanical perfumery. Ingredients are sourced from Australia and around the world, bringing together pure essential oils, botanicals, salts and clays in small-batch preparations designed to turn bathing into a slower, more considered part of the day.

Malmaison's current Mimosa Botanicals edit focuses on luxury bath soaks, particularly the beautiful French Lavender & Oat Milk and Rose blends. Presented in French apothecary-style glass jars in petite and larger sizes, they sit naturally within the Malmaison bathroom collection, where useful everyday pieces meet the pleasure of beautiful presentation.

Explore our Bath Soaks, Bath Towels, French Soaps, Bathroom Accessories and Candles collections to create your own beautifully considered bathing space.

Discover the Malmaison Mimosa Botanicals Edit

French Lavender & Oat Milk Bath Soak

Soft, aromatic and comforting, the French Lavender & Oat Milk Bath Soak combines Epsom salts and Australian sea salt with ground Australian oats, Australian clay, lavender and chamomile botanicals, French lavender essential oil and German chamomile essential oil.

The inclusion of oats and delicate botanicals gives this blend its particularly gentle character, while lavender and chamomile create the softly aromatic fragrance associated with a quiet evening bath.

It is a beautiful choice for winding down at the end of the day, preparing for bed or simply creating a little time away from the pace of everything else.

Rose Bath Soak

The Rose Bath Soak offers a richer floral bathing experience.

Rosa damascena absolute is paired with organic palmarosa and geranium essential oils, layered through Epsom salts, Australian sea salt, white clay and botanicals.

The result is not the sweetness of a conventional synthetic rose fragrance, but a more botanical interpretation of the flower - softly floral, aromatic and evocative of fresh rose petals.

For anyone drawn to rose, beautiful bathrooms and old-world apothecary styling, it is an especially lovely addition to the bath.

French Apothecary Jars

Part of the appeal of the Malmaison Mimosa Botanicals collection is its presentation.

Selected bath soaks are housed in French apothecary-style glass jars, allowing the salts and botanicals themselves to become part of the bathroom.

Choose the generous 500g French Apothecary jar or the petite 250g format according to current availability.

Rather than hiding bath products away in a cupboard, these are jars designed to sit comfortably on an open shelf, beside the bath or among towels, brushes and French soaps.

An Old-World Apothecary in Castlemaine

Mimosa Botanicals is based in the historic Goldfields town of Castlemaine in Central Victoria, not far from Malmaison.

Christiana's approach is rooted in an old-world understanding of the apothecary - working with plants, flowers, herbs, essential oils, absolutes, resins, clays and other aromatic materials to create products in small batches.

Nature and the seasons remain central to the brand. Ingredients may come from local flower farms, nearby growers and the Australian landscape, while other botanicals and aromatic materials are sourced from respected origins around the world.

The result is distinctly Australian, yet shaped by a wider appreciation for traditional botanical practice and perfumery.

The French Apothecary Connection

Although Mimosa Botanicals is proudly Australian, its connection to France is genuine and particularly meaningful for Malmaison.

Christiana's interest in traditional French apothecary and botanical perfumery has influenced the presentation and character of the collection, while ingredients such as French lavender bring another direct connection to French aromatic traditions.

Christiana's connection to French perfumery is also first-hand. She has travelled to France a number of times to deepen her knowledge of traditional perfumery, including studying with the Grasse Institute of Perfumery in Provence in 2023 and returning to the region again, most recently in 2025.  Her time among the lavender-growing landscapes of Provence, studying aromatic materials, extraction and fragrance formulation, has further shaped the botanical approach behind Mimosa Botanicals.

Even the name Mimosa Botanicals brings Australia and France together.

Mimosa is the French perfumery name for the softly fragrant wattle familiar in the Australian landscape. Mimosa Botanicals chose the name because of that connection between perfumery, France and the Australian bushland surrounding its Central Victorian home.

It is a lovely meeting point between two landscapes - Australian botanicals and the French appreciation of fragrance that sits so naturally within the Malmaison story.

Natural Ingredients & Botanical Fragrance

The Mimosa Botanicals bath soaks selected by Malmaison are handcrafted with ingredients including Epsom salts, Australian sea salt, Australian clays, pure essential oils and organic botanicals, with the exact composition depending on the individual blend.

Mimosa Botanicals places particular emphasis on natural aromatic materials such as essential oils, absolutes, flowers and herbs rather than relying on conventional synthetic perfume.

The current bath soaks stocked by Malmaison are described as 100% free from synthetics.

Each fragrance is therefore closely connected to the botanical materials within the blend, whether the aromatic softness of lavender and chamomile or the layered floral character of rose, palmarosa and geranium.

As ingredients differ between products, always refer to the individual product page for the complete composition of the blend you are considering.

Creating a Beautiful Bathing Ritual

A good bath does not require an elaborate spa routine.

Warm water, a favourite bath soak, a fresh towel and enough time to enjoy them can be all that is needed.

Add the recommended amount of Mimosa Botanicals bath soak to a full warm bath and allow the salts and botanical ingredients to disperse through the water. Set aside the phone, dim the lights and allow the bathroom to become quieter for a while.

A softly glowing candle, natural Haomy bath towel, French soap or simple wooden bathroom accessories can add another layer without making the experience feel overly styled.

The pleasure is in creating a bathroom that feels calm, personal and genuinely used.

For more inspiration, explore Malmaison's Perfect Winter Bath story in Le Journal.

A Beautiful Botanical Gift

Mimosa Botanicals bath soaks make thoughtful gifts because they offer something many of us rarely give ourselves - permission to slow down.

The petite French apothecary jars make particularly lovely gifts for birthdays, Mother's Day, thank-you occasions, housewarmings, hosts or a small gesture for someone who could use a little quiet time.

The larger jars make a more substantial bathroom gift and allow the recipient to enjoy the blend over several baths.

Pair a Mimosa bath soak with a soft bath towel, French soap, bathroom brush or candle for a beautifully considered gift that is both useful and indulgent.

Why Choose Mimosa Botanicals from Malmaison?

Malmaison has always been interested in pieces that make everyday life feel more considered, whether they are made in France, inspired by French traditions or created close to home by makers whose work shares that philosophy.

Mimosa Botanicals fits naturally into that world.

Handcrafted in Castlemaine, the bath soaks bring together Australian ingredients, small-batch making, natural botanical fragrance and an old-world apothecary sensibility that sits beautifully alongside Malmaison's French bathroom collection.

Our current edit is deliberately focused on the Mimosa Botanicals bath soaks we particularly love - French Lavender & Oat Milk and Rose, presented in beautiful apothecary-style jars for bathing, gifting and everyday enjoyment.

For Malmaison, the appeal lies in that combination of Australian craftsmanship, botanical perfumery and French apothecary influence.

Helpful Notes & FAQs

What is Mimosa Botanicals and where is it made?

Mimosa Botanicals is an Australian old-world apothecary studio based in Castlemaine, Central Victoria.

Founded by aromatherapist and natural perfumer Christiana Jackson, the brand creates its small-batch botanical products in Castlemaine using ingredients sourced from Australia and around the world. Its French connection comes through traditional French apothecary influences, botanical perfumery, French lavender and the shared story of mimosa between Australia and France.

Why is the brand called Mimosa Botanicals?

Mimosa is the name used in French perfumery for the wattle familiar in Australia.

The name reflects Christiana's connection to the Australian bush, her love of perfumery and the relationship between this familiar Australian flower and French fragrance traditions.

Who founded Mimosa Botanicals?

Mimosa Botanicals was founded by Christiana Jackson, an aromatherapist, natural perfumer and nature lover.

Her interest in botanical fragrance, traditional apothecary practices and long, aromatic baths helped inspire the development of the brand.

What Mimosa Botanicals products does Malmaison stock?

Malmaison currently focuses on a curated selection of Mimosa Botanicals luxury bath soaks.

Our current edit includes French Lavender & Oat Milk and Rose bath soaks in selected apothecary-style glass jars, with individual sizes and products changing according to availability.

What are Mimosa Botanicals bath soaks made from?

Ingredients vary according to the blend.

The Mimosa bath soaks stocked by Malmaison use combinations of Epsom salts, Australian sea salt, Australian clays, pure essential oils and organic botanicals.

French Lavender & Oat Milk also includes ground Australian oats, while Rose incorporates aromatic materials including Rosa damascena absolute, palmarosa and geranium essential oils.

Are Mimosa Botanicals bath soaks natural?

Mimosa Botanicals describes its products as handcrafted from natural ingredients and places a strong emphasis on pure essential oils, botanicals, clays and other naturally derived aromatic materials.

Always check the individual product ingredients if there is a particular ingredient you wish to use or avoid.

Do Mimosa Botanicals bath soaks contain synthetic fragrance?

The Mimosa Botanicals bath soaks currently stocked by Malmaison are described as 100% free from synthetics and use pure essential oils and botanical aromatic materials for fragrance.

Refer to the individual product page for the ingredients of the particular blend you are considering.

What is the difference between the French Lavender & Oat Milk and Rose bath soaks?

French Lavender & Oat Milk has a softer aromatic character, combining lavender and chamomile with ground Australian oats.

Rose is more floral, combining Rosa damascena absolute with palmarosa and geranium essential oils.

The best choice depends on the type of fragrance and bathing experience you prefer.

How do I use Mimosa Botanicals bath soak?

Follow the directions on the individual product.

For the current French Apothecary bath soaks stocked by Malmaison, the recommended amount is approximately 125g added to a full bath. Allow the soak to disperse through the warm water before bathing.

How many baths are in a 500g Mimosa Botanicals jar?

The current 500g French Apothecary bath soaks are described as providing approximately four to six uses, depending on the amount used for each bath.

Follow the directions on the individual product for the recommended quantity.

What sizes of Mimosa Botanicals bath soak does Malmaison stock?

Malmaison currently carries selected bath soaks in 250g Petit French Apothecary and 500g French Apothecary glass jars.

Sizes and blends may change according to availability, so the current collection is the best guide to what is in stock.

Are Mimosa Botanicals bath soaks suitable for sensitive skin?

Individual skin sensitivities vary.

The French Lavender & Oat Milk blend contains ingredients including ground Australian oats, lavender and chamomile and is presented by the maker as a gentle blend. However, it also contains essential oils and botanical ingredients, which may not suit everyone.

If you have sensitive skin or known allergies, check the full ingredient list before use and discontinue use if irritation occurs.

How should I store Mimosa Botanicals bath soaks?

Keep the bath soak in a cool, dry place and close the jar securely between uses.

Avoid allowing water to enter the container, as moisture can affect salts, botanicals and other ingredients over time.

Do Mimosa Botanicals bath soaks make good gifts?

Yes. Their beautiful apothecary-style presentation makes Mimosa Botanicals bath soaks particularly well suited to gifting.

They are thoughtful choices for birthdays, Mother's Day, housewarmings, thank-you gifts, hosts or anyone who appreciates natural botanical products and a beautifully prepared bath.

Does Malmaison stock the complete Mimosa Botanicals range?

No. Mimosa Botanicals creates a much wider collection that includes natural perfumery, botanical perfume oils, soaps, essential oil blends, skincare and other apothecary products.

Malmaison currently carries a curated edit focused on Mimosa Botanicals bath soaks, chosen for the way their botanical ingredients, beautiful apothecary presentation and bathing philosophy complement our wider bathroom collection.