Lavandin, Grosso - Organic EO


Details

  • Botanical Name: Lavandula x intermedia
    Emeric ex Loisel. (synonym of Lavendula hybrida)
  • Origin: Spain
  • Process: Steam Distilled Essential Oil
  • Plant Part: Flowers
  • Cultivation: Wild Grown, Certified Organic (USDA, NOP)
  • Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.
  • Note: Middle to Top Note
  • Aroma Families: Floral, Camphor
  • Aroma: Fresh, camphoraceous, herbal/floral, clear, green; a fine quality Lavender hybrid that is a cost-effective substitute for true Lavenders.
  • Contraindications: Various cautions; please see Safety Considerations below.



    Product Name SKU Price Qty
    1. Lavandin, Grosso - Organic Sample (1 ml) 500-3
      $2.00
    2. Lavandin, Grosso - Organic 15 ml (1/2 oz) * 500-016
      $9.25
    3. Lavandin, Grosso - Organic 30 ml (1 oz) 500-030
      $13.50
    4. Lavandin, Grosso - Organic 2 oz 500-9
      $20.50
    5. Lavandin, Grosso - Organic 4 oz 500-10
      $34.75
    6. Lavandin, Grosso - Organic 8 oz 500-11
      $55.00
    7. Lavandin, Grosso - Organic 16 oz 500-12
      $95.00
    8. Lavandin, Grosso - Organic 1 kg 500-25
      $193.00
    9. For larger sizes or quantities please contact us for pricing and availability.         
    * Size includes orifice (drop) reducer

    Overview

    Organic Lavandin Grosso Essential Oil

    Our high quality organic Lavandin Grosso essential oil is grown in Spain and possesses a wonderful aromatic balance between herbal, floral, and camphoraceous notes. Organic Lavandin Grosso is suitable for use in a narrower range of applications than true Lavender oils but does represent a real cost-effective substitute for them in candles, soaps, and personal care and cleaning products.

    True Lavender (called interchangeably Lavandula angustifolia, L. officinalis and L. vera1) grows at high altitudes, while Spike Lavender (called interchangeably Lavandula spica and L. latifolia2) thrives at lower altitudes on the same sunny hills and slopes of Spain. When these two plants flower simultaneously and cross-pollinate to create the hybrid Lavandula x intermedia, there are several cultivars of this hybrid that appear – namely L. x intermedia ‘Abrialis’, ‘Grosso’ (the most common), ‘Reydovan’ and ‘Super’.3 Two important advantages of these hybrids/cultivars: they are more easily grown, and they have a significantly higher yield of essential oils than true Lavenders, thus they can be far more economical.4

    Lavender hybrids of all types are not inferior oils in themselves – it is in fact more comparable to making a table wine collected from different fields or different grapes vs. a vintage wine of controlled single origin. As long as there is no adulteration, an easy task with Lavandins, they have great value in aromatherapy applications and natural perfumery.

    For information regarding the attributes of Lavandin essential oil, please see:

    • The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, Julia Lawless, 2013, pp. 119-20.
    • Essential Oils – A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2012, pp. 163-4.
    • Aromatherapeutic Blending – Essential Oils in Synergy, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2016, pp. 262-3.
    • Lavender: The genus Lavandula, edited by Maria Lis-Balchin, 2002, pp. 55, 69, 81-3, 85, 87-8, 120-3, 200-205, 234, 236-40, 251-2.

    For information regarding the use of Lavandin essential oil in perfumery, please see:

    • Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, Steffen Arctander, 1960, pp. 343-345.

    Aromatic Profile: Fresh, camphoraceous, herbal/floral, clear, green; a fine quality Lavender hybrid that is a cost-effective substitute for true Lavenders.


    Appearance: Colorless, transparent, very mobile liquid.


    Use: Aromatherapy, Natural Perfumery.


    Blending Suggestions: Essential Oils, Absolutes and CO2 extracts are highly concentrated. For safety reasons, they must be diluted before use – this is standard protocol for aromatherapy and perfumery purposes. For how much to dilute, please see Dilution Solutions. This product is soluble in both fixed (carrier) oils and 190 proof alcohol; not soluble in water. For guidance on how to incorporate this product into the carrier of your choice, please see our FAQs section.


    Blends Well With: Bergamot, Boronia, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Cistus, Citronella, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Cypress, Geranium, Labdanum, Laurel Leaf, Lemon, Lime, Linden Blossom, Mandarin, Marjoram, Mimosa, Oakmoss, Orange, Oregano, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Pine, Rosemary, Thyme. “Lavandin oil is used for its [light], refreshing notes, and is often used in very high concentration in the perfume formula.”5 We also recommend blending Lavandin with different types of Lavender oils to create a unique, complex Lavender accord.


    Safety Considerations: If you have a medical condition or are taking medication, please consult with a physician before use. Avoid in cases of blood clotting or other bleeding disorders. Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.


    1 Sheppard-Hanger, Sylla. The Aromatherapy Practitioner Reference Manual, Vol. 1, 1994, p. 263.

    2 Price, Shirley and Len Price. Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, 2nd ed., 2001, p. 15.

    3 Ibid.

    4 Davis, Patricia. Aromatherapy – An A-Z, 1988, p. 183.

    5 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 344.

    6 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 325.


    The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made by Eden Botanicals as to the medicinal value of any products from Eden Botanicals. The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.

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    Customer Reviews for Lavandin, Grosso - Organic EO

    Not my first choice for perfume, but perfect for other applications Review by
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    4
    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. :)
    (Posted on 6/16/2017)
    Less complex is not necessarily bad Review by
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    5
    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).
    (Posted on 7/23/2014)