Product Overview
We are happy to offer a premium, certified organic (USDA, NOP) French Lavender essential oil – it is of the highest quality and aroma and distinct from many we have sampled. Grown at an elevation of approximately 2,600 feet, this pedigreed oil offers the characteristic Lavender scent with its own distinct nuances of sweet herbal and rich green notes that hail from the ideal soils and southern climates of the famous French Lavender fields.
In consumer products, true Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia and the synonyms L. officinalis and L. vera) is often adulterated or replaced by the less expensive, but higher yielding hybrid Lavandins. This substitution only approximates the complex and robust aroma of Lavender and offers a much narrower spectrum of aromatic constituents.
Lavender has been an integral part of fine fragrances for centuries, particularly citrus colognes. As a middle to top note, it can be used as a perfume modifier and can also help mask unpleasant aromas in blends. It blends well with citrus oils, especially Bergamot, herbaceous oils like Clary Sage, Geranium, and Rosemary, grasses like Flouve and Hay, spices, needle oils, florals, and classic base notes like Patchouli, Labdanum, and Oakmoss.
In aromatherapy, Lavender is one of the most commonly used essential oils due to its general availability, modest price, versatility and universally pleasant scent. It has a cool and dry energy that is said to help calm the body, mind, and spirit. Formulators value Lavender in skincare and cosmetic preparations of all types, including massage oils and body lotions, facial and scalp oils, and soaps and cleansers. It’s a favorite in diffusers, nighttime and children’s blends, outdoor sprays, and relaxing baths. This is an oil that should be part of everyone’s collection.
Not sure which Lavender to choose? Please see our article Lowdown on Lavender – Which One Should I Buy?
