I’ve always stayed away from hybrid lavenders in the past, so this particular oil took some getting used to. The scent is intensely clean, fresh, and linear – much like fresh linens or lavender soap. I do think that by itself, it has somewhat of an “old lady perfume” vibe to it, but it dances surprisingly well with other notes. A little oakmoss, pine, and patchouli helped to mitigate any sickly floral remnants whereas more costly ingredients like orris or violet leaf really transform it altogether. It does have a rather unappealing dry down (in my humble opinion) that is easily masked when blended with stronger scents. Perhaps not my first choice in lavenders, but I could see it being useful in the backdrop of a perfume… a scent that makes you think of spring. I definitely recommend its use in candles, soaps, deodorants, etc as it is both cost effective and penetrating, giving your finished products a wonderfully “clean” smell. :)

Review by J 6/16/2017

I agree that this is a simpler, more linear aroma than the true lavenders. However for perfumery blending, that can be a good thing, depending on what you want. Perhaps easier to work with for less experienced blenders too (me), and in any case, it's always nice to have different "tools" that give different results. Don't be too quick to dismiss this beautiful oil in your ingredient list (I think it's a good "clean" bright lavender in masculine fougères for example).

Review by M. 7/24/2014