LAVANDIN GROSSO ESSENTIAL OIL
A fresh, penetrating lavender hybrid widely used in fragrance, body care and household products.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Lavandula × intermedia Emeric ex Loisel.
Parent Species: Lavandula angustifolia × Lavandula latifolia
Common Name: Lavandin
Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Origin of Plant: Mediterranean Europe; extensively cultivated in France and Spain
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the flowering tops
Note: Middle
Colour: Colourless to pale yellow
Aroma: Fresh, herbaceous, camphoraceous and lavender-like
About This Essential Oil
Lavandin Essential Oil is distilled from Lavandula × intermedia, a naturally occurring and cultivated hybrid of True Lavender and Spike Lavender. The plant is larger and generally more productive than True Lavender, helping make its fresh, robust aroma popular in soaps, detergents, room fragrance, natural perfumery and carefully formulated body products. Cultivars differ in aroma and chemistry, particularly their linalool, linalyl acetate, camphor and 1,8-cineole content.
Key Benefits
• Provides a fresh and penetrating lavender aroma
• Popular in soaps, cleaning and household fragrance
• Adds a clean herbal note to diffuser blends
• Useful in carefully formulated massage and body products
• More robust and camphoraceous than True Lavender
• Blends readily with herbs, citrus, conifers and florals
History
Lavandin arose where True Lavender and Spike Lavender overlap and was later propagated commercially. Production expanded in France during the twentieth century because the vigorous plants yield more flowers and oil than True Lavender. Grosso, Super and Abrial are distinct cultivars. Lavandin is not equivalent to Lavandula angustifolia; its aroma, chemistry and safety considerations differ.
Main Chemical Components
45% Alcohols, 30% Esters, 10% Ketones
Aromatic Characteristics
• Fresh, herbaceous, lavender-like and camphoraceous
• Clean, penetrating middle note
Aromatic Uses
• Freshens diffusers, soaps and household fragrance
• Complements formulated body, citrus, herb and conifer blends
Aromatic Profile
• Brighter and sharper than True Lavender
• Fresh herbal opening with a clean camphoraceous character
Blends Well With
Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary and Tea Tree.
Health & Safety
• For external aromatic use only; do not ingest or apply undiluted.
• May irritate or sensitise skin; patch test and stop if a reaction occurs.
• Avoid eyes, mucous membranes, broken skin and undiluted bath use. Do not promote for burns or wounds.
• Do not assume child suitability; seek age-specific advice. Seek qualified advice during pregnancy, breastfeeding, epilepsy or medical care.
• Diffuse intermittently with ventilation; stop if headache, nausea or irritation occurs.
• Oxidised oil may sensitise; keep tightly closed and use fresh oil.
• Keep from children and animals; store below 25°C away from sunlight and heat.
