Lavender Essential Oil is discussed here for its floral and herbal notes. Its fragrance character provides a starting point for comparing single oils and prepared blends.
Botanical and aromatic profile
Lavender Essential Oil is steam-distilled from the fragrant flowers of the Lavandula angustifolia plant.
- Aromatic Profile: Floral, fresh, and slightly herbaceous with subtle woody undertones.
- Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia
- Extraction Method: Steam distilled
Look at the complete product name
The name lavender is only the starting point when comparing bottles. Check the ingredient list, product format and intended use on the label. An essential oil, a fragrance oil and a ready-to-use scented product are different formats; a familiar plant name does not make their directions interchangeable.
Compare the aroma
Use the floral and herbal notes as a vocabulary for your preferences. Consider whether you want this named aroma on its own or as part of a product already formulated with other scents. Read the finished product’s description instead of assuming that every item with lavender in its name has the same formula or strength.
A closer look at the named aroma
Lavender is identified through a floral-herbal aroma. That combination can be compared with a purely citrus or woody fragrance. A product containing lavender may still be a blend, so the named ingredient and the finished scent description should be read together.
Handling and storage
Keep the container closed and follow its storage instructions. Keep concentrated oils away from children and pets. Follow product-specific dilution directions for any permitted skin application, avoid eyes and broken skin, and stop use if irritation occurs. Do not use a diffuser with an oil unless its instructions allow that type of product. A product’s plant origin is not a guarantee of suitability for every person or use.
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