Lavender Absolute


Details

  • Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia Mill.
  • Origin: France
  • Process: Solvent Extracted Absolute
  • Plant Part: Flowers
  • Cultivation: Conventional
  • Use: Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.
  • Note: Middle Note
  • Aroma Family: Floral
  • Aroma: Smooth, suave, coumarin-rich, intense, sweet herbal-lavender aroma that resembles the fresh botanical material.
  • Contraindications: Moderate risk of skin sensitization; please see Safety Considerations below.



Product Name SKU Price Qty
  1. Lavender Absolute Sample (1 ml) 510-3
    $3.00
  2. Lavender Absolute 5 ml 510-005
    $12.25
  3. Lavender Absolute 15 ml (1/2 oz) 510-015
    $25.50
  4. Lavender Absolute 30 ml (1 oz) 510-030
    $44.00
  5. Lavender Absolute 2 oz 510-9
    $77.75
  6. Lavender Absolute 4 oz 510-10
    $137.75
  7. Lavender Absolute 8 oz 510-11
    $248.00
  8. Lavender Absolute 16 oz 510-12
    $449.00
  9. Lavender Absolute 1 kg 510-25
    $911.00
  10. For larger sizes or quantities please contact us for pricing and availability.         

Overview

Lavender Absolute

Our gorgeous Lavender Absolute from France is the ultimate Lavender for use in natural perfumery. It is smooth, suave and luscious and most closely resembles the fresh botanical material, with a coumarin-like sweetness that captures the spirit of those iconic mounds of purple Lavender populating the French countryside. This is a perfumery must-have and a unanimous favorite of Eden’s staff!

Lavender is the most popular and most often used essential oil, particularly here in the United States. It can be blended into many formulas, and has been a part of fine fragrances for centuries. Lavender Absolute is a middle note that is sweeter but less floral than Lavender essential oil, however the two together can form a very pleasant combination; it can also be used as a modifier to help mask unpleasant aromas of oils that are used in perfumery formulas. It takes approximately 130 kilos of Lavender flowers to make 1 kilo of Lavender Absolute.1

Lavandula angustifolia is the true Lavender, as opposed to Spike Lavender (L. latifolia) or the hybrid Lavandins. It is produced throughout the world, although France is considered the premier growing region, and is the source of our best-selling Lavender essential oils: High Elevation, France - Organic, Maillette, and Wild.

PLEASE NOTE: Lavender Absolute is intended for use in perfumery only. If you are interested in using Lavender for aromatherapy applications, please see our high-quality steam distilled Lavender essential oils that we carry.

Not sure which Lavender to choose? Please see our Lavender Samples (you can uncheck the ones you don’t want to receive). For a complete list of our Lavender offerings, click here.

For information regarding the use of Lavender Absolute in perfumery, please see:

  • Listening to Scent – An Olfactory Journey with Aromatic Plants and Their Extracts, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2014, p. 72.
  • Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, Steffen Arctander, 1960, pp 345-346.

Aromatic Profile: Smooth, suave, coumarin-rich, intense, sweet herbal-lavender aroma that resembles the fresh botanical material.


Appearance: Light to dark brown, semi-viscous liquid. Please note that this product can vary greatly in appearance from lot to lot. We have seen it range from transparent emerald green to completely opaque dark brown. It is not uncommon for this product to contain waxy sediment which means it may require special use instructions to blend.


Use: 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: Angelica, Bergamot and other Citrus oils, Boronia, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Cassie, Chamomile (Roman), Cistus, Citronella, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Cypress, Fir, Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Hay, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Juniper, Labdanum, Laurel Leaf, Lavandin, Lemon, Lime, Linden Blossom, Mandarin, Marjoram, Mimosa, Neroli, Nutmeg, Oakmoss, Orange, Orange Blossom, Orris, Patchouli, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Thyme, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang. "Lavender Absolute is used in citrus colognes, chypres, fougères, new-mown hay bases, forest notes, etc."2


Safety Considerations: Moderate risk of skin sensitization; a maximum dermal use level of 0.1% is recommended, otherwise none known.3 Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.


1 Naturals Compendium, International Flavors and Fragrances, 2009, p. 82.

2 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 345.

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


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 Lavender Absolute

soooo smooth Review by
Rating
5
This is like lavender heaven. My mom loves lavender and she thinks this is the best one. It is really smooth, it doesn't have the camphor effect of lavender oils and it has a hint of vanilla and coumarin that I really like. I made a perfume with peru balsam and a little bit of tonka and wow. it is like munching on vanilla ice cream in the middle of a lavender field
(Posted on 3/21/2024)
Best Review by
Rating
5
I've come back for more, in a bigger bottle. Its not like other lavender I have had. It has this beautiful vanilla undertone that settles in your senses after the first lightly green whiff.
(Posted on 3/10/2021)
Perfect! Review by
Rating
5
:D just two words for this: JUST PERFECT!
(Posted on 10/2/2020)
Magnificent! Review by
Rating
5
I am so impressed with this lavender absolute, even the gorgeous bright green color. At the opening it smells like lying in a field of lavender flowers--the closest I've ever smelled to the actual flower, with none of the medicinal burn that so many lavender oils have. I was repeatedly surprised by the unexpected notes that emerged during the drydown. As other reviewers have noted, it is coumarin-rich and develops a lovely soft, creamy tonka-like aroma late in the (very long!) drydown. It could harmonize well with a variety of floral, white floral, hay, tea, powder, or green scents, and I have a feeling that in a blend, this absolute could be one of those "secret ingredients" that people allllllmost recognize yet can't quite name.
(Posted on 6/10/2020)
Amazing! Review by
Rating
5
Wow, just wow. I cannot tell enough of this oil. Definitely a much more complex and interesting substance than regular lavender oil, ultra tenacious with a lovely creamy drydown. I'm also smitten with the quality of the service. I asked to include a sample of rose absolute instead of one other sample after I placed the order. I got the originally ordered samples AND 1 oz organic Rose Hydrosol, which I loved to bits. Thank you Eden Botanicals!
(Posted on 8/29/2019)
Lavender Absolute? ABSOLUTELY! Review by
Rating
5
Wow... Just WOW! This is my favorite lavender I have ever smelled. The royal Queen of lavenders! Lavender Absolute? AB-SO-LUTE-LY!

This Lavender Absolute smells like Tonka Bean and Lavender together.. like Tonka and Lavender had a kid. The coumarin force is strong with this one!

At first sniff it gives a clean BLAST! Floral but not sharp and medicinal smelling like a lot of lavenders our there. I plan to pair this with Vanilla Absolute and again in a "clean," "green" fragrance. I'm really in love with this. Just for reference, my order/batch is deep muddy brown in color. It has slight waxy deposits that have settled at the bottom. I will need to chill filter in alcohol to remove them. If you don't mind the muddiness, or are using a dark bottle this is just fine. The filtering for a clear perfume is worth the effort. What a natural wonder. I am in awe!
(Posted on 4/4/2018)
The lavender for lavender haters! Review by
Rating
5
This oil is soooo beautiful! (Please don't ever stop carrying it!) With the exception of sandalwood, I never use a single oil for perfume or diffusing. (Too boring. *lol*) But THIS lavender is something else! I can see why other reviewers who said they don't like lavender like this one, because it really doesn't smell all that much like lavender! The plant itself, nor the EO. It smells very sweet to me, and complex. I LOVE it alone. So much so, that I haven't been able to find anything to put with it that makes it better. The few times I tried blending I only felt remorse that I wasted the oil & made it smell LESS beautiful! *lol* I will definitely be ordering more of this! It makes a beautiful perfume all on it's own!
(Posted on 1/3/2018)
Coumarin intense. Review by
Rating
4
This lavender absolute is a coumarin bomb. Overall it comes across as more gourmand than lavender — an herbal/agrestic coumarin — which could make for a more affordable alternative to tonka. Not very green or floral. Nevertheless, assuredly a great fixative for lavender oil, in small proportions. Well over 12 hours performance on skin.

(Posted on 11/27/2017)
Absolutely LOVE Review by
Rating
5
Like other reviewers here, I admit I've used Lavender in many of my products because people request it, but I've never really enjoyed it. This absolute is phenomenal! I placed a little diluted on my wrist and can't stop putting my nose to it. So lovely, well rounded, and floral with just a bit of sweetness. So very excited to use this in multiple products. Thanks Eden! One of my new favorites!
(Posted on 4/15/2017)
Can't do without this one... Review by
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5
This is the perfect lavender for those who think they don't like lavender. ;-) That used to be me. I really do not like the smell of lavender EO, it has just never been an oil that sat right with me nor had a soothing effect on me. I know, I'm probably an odd ball as there are plenty of people who love lavender. This lavender absolute is a DREAM COME TRUE. It has almost a candy like sweetness to it and a lovely floral note that the EO is missing. This is the perfect way to add lavender to blends in natural perfumery. It doesn't go "soapy" or sharp. One of my perfumes features this as a prominent note and time and again people comment on how they can't believe that the lavender isn't soapy or sharp or off-putting. I love it!
(Posted on 10/7/2015)
A Well-Balanced Lavender Scent Review by
Rating
5
I was surprised by this lavender absolute. No rough edges, no harsh notes...nice softly rounded lavender scent with just the right balance of green herbaceous notes and a touch of sweetness...
(Posted on 7/24/2013)
Lovely. Review by
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5
I've never been a huge fan of lavender oils; something just always sits wrong with me. But this; this is beautiful, hands down. Very much like the live plant which I -do- like. Sweet and rich. I don't see how I could ever use the standard oil again unless I needed to watch my coumarin content.
(Posted on 6/27/2013)
A beautiful heart note. Review by
Rating
5
soft, rich and floral, without the slight harshness of some lavender essential oils. The complexity reveals itself in dilution and it's a useful heart note; you can also layer it with lavender eo to give it more depth and presence in a blend.
(Posted on 3/27/2013)
beautiful scent! Review by
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5
I bought this for use in natural perfumery, and I am really enjoying it in blends... it is a greener and fresher scent than regular lavender essential oil, and blends beautifully with oils like oakmoss and petitgrain. I'm excited about working with this for spring blending!
(Posted on 3/20/2013)
Perfect Lavender!! Review by
Rating
5
Another Eden favorite of mine and I am not a big Lavender oil fan. It is much finer than regular lavender and lacks the metallic harsh edge that some lavenders have. Wonderful in perfume blends. A++++
(Posted on 2/28/2013)
My FAVORITE lavender Review by
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5
First, I haven't tried any of the other lavenders on this site. However, I have smelled A LOT of lavender from various vendors (including lavender 40/42, lavender from South Africa, lavender 30/32, and others), and this one is the sweetest and closest to the actual lavender flowers that I have found. I also love the blue color. It is highly concentrated, so a little goes a long way. I highly recommend this lavender for perfumery!
(Posted on 2/19/2013)
Distinctive Review by
Rating
5
I am not a big lover of lavender myself but I was surprised by this one and loved it straight away. Will be ordering more.
(Posted on 2/18/2013)
Ronald Review by
Rating
5
I use this one for "little noses" and sensitive noses as the cobtonamiin is very soothing especially to calm children. Should work on adults (smile). Found this in a book. Roman chamomile (or regular) 5 drops Neroli (preferably) or Tangerine 2 dropsReferences : Complete Aromatherapy Handbook
(Posted on 7/24/2012)