LAVANDIN ESSENTIAL OIL
A robust lavender hybrid with fresh, floral and lightly camphoraceous notes.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Lavandula × intermedia
Parent Species: Lavandula angustifolia × Lavandula latifolia
Family: Lamiaceae / Labiatae
Origin of Plant: France and Spain; widely cultivated
Country of Production: Confirm for this batch
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the flowering tops
Note: Middle
Colour: Colourless to pale yellow
Aroma: Fresh, herbaceous, floral and lightly camphoraceous
About This Essential Oil
Lavandin Essential Oil is steam distilled from the flowering tops of Lavandula × intermedia, a naturally occurring lavender hybrid. Its stronger, more penetrating aroma makes it popular in diffuser blends, soaps, household products, massage preparations and natural perfumery. Aroma and composition vary between cultivars and batches.
Key Benefits
• Provides a fresh, clean lavender aroma
• More robust and penetrating than true lavender
• Popular in massage and body-care formulations
• Adds freshness to soaps and household products
• Useful in diffuser and room-fragrance blends
• Complements citrus, herbal, woody and floral oils
History
Lavandin is the hybrid of true lavender and spike lavender. It occurs where the parent species grow in proximity and has also been cultivated commercially, particularly in France and Spain. Lavandin plants are generally larger and more productive than true lavender, which has supported their widespread use in fragrance, soap and household products. Grosso, Super and Abrial are distinct cultivars rather than interchangeable product names.
Main Chemical Components
45% Alcohols, 30% Esters, 10% Ketones
Aromatic Characteristics
• Fresh and herbaceous
• Floral and lavender-like
• Lightly camphoraceous
• Clear middle aromatic note
Aromatic Uses
• Adds freshness to diffuser and room-fragrance blends
• Provides a clean lavender note in soaps and washes
• Suitable for carefully formulated massage and body oils
• Adds structure to natural perfume compositions
Aromatic Profile
• Brighter and more penetrating than true lavender
• Combines floral notes with herbal freshness
• Develops lightly woody and camphoraceous nuances
• Useful for balancing sweet or heavy aromatic blends
Blends Well With
Lavender, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Peppermint, Marjoram, Pine, Tea Tree, Chamomile, Geranium, Cedarwood and Bergamot.
Health & Safety
• For external use only; do not ingest or apply undiluted. Always dilute appropriately.
• Patch test before first use and discontinue if irritation occurs.
• Avoid eyes, mucous membranes and broken or irritated skin.
• Seek qualified advice before use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, childhood or when managing a medical condition.
• Do not substitute Lavandin for true lavender in burn or wound-care applications.
• Use diffusers intermittently in a well-ventilated space.
• Keep away from children and animals; store below 25°C away from sunlight and heat.
