Lavandin Sweet Super (organic)

Lavandin is often sold as lavender. It is a hybrid of true lavender and spike lavender, Lavandula angustifolia and Lavandula latifolia. The hybrid is sterile and is propagated by cuttings, and its chemistry sits between the two parents.

01 · Origin

Lavandin is grown across Provence at lower altitudes than true lavender, and far more lavandin oil is produced than lavender oil. Super is a named cultivar, selected for its sweet profile. This oil is distilled in France from the flowering plant of certified organic cultivation.

02 · Chemistry

Linalool and linalyl acetate lead, as in true lavender. Camphor and 1,8-cineole, inherited from spike lavender, are present in greater proportion than in true lavender, though lower in Super than in most lavandins. Borneol, lavandulyl acetate and lavandulol add depth.

03 · In Practice

Floral, herbaceous and sweet, with a light camphoraceous lift. A top to middle note. Diffusion, bath preparations, massage blends and natural perfumery. Comparison with Lavender, Spike (No. 1895) and Lavender Highland (No. 1930) shows both parents of the hybrid. Blends with rosemary, clary sage, bergamot, geranium, pine, cedarwood and patchouli.

General information: For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.