Lavender Highland, Superior (Wild Organic)

Much of what is sold as French lavender is lavandin. Lavandin is a sterile hybrid of true lavender and spike lavender, higher yielding and markedly more camphoraceous. Lavandula angustifolia is the parent species, grown at altitude and propagated from seed, with a softer, ester-led profile.

01 · Origin

This oil is distilled from wild Lavandula angustifolia in the French highlands, collected under certified organic wild-crafting. Wild stands at altitude in Provence have become relatively rare. Because wild plants grow from seed rather than cuttings, each population is genetically varied.

02 · Chemistry

Linalyl acetate and linalool form the core. Ocimene, terpinen-4-ol and lavandulol follow, with lavandulyl acetate and a small proportion of 1,8-cineole. Low cineole and camphor are the analytical markers that separate true lavender from lavandin.

03 · In Practice

Floral, sweet and herbaceous, with a soft hay-like dry-down. A heart note in perfumery and a reference standard for the species. Diffusion, bath, massage blends and skincare formulation. Lavandin Sweet Super (No. 1870) makes a useful comparison on the strip. Blends with bergamot, clary sage, geranium, rosemary, cedarwood, patchouli and Roman chamomile.

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.