Organic Lavender Oil – Fresh & Energising from Bulgaria
Benefits at a Glance
- Fresh, herbaceous & energising: All the lavender character you love – but brighter, fresher and with a subtle camphoraceous lift that makes it more invigorating than calming.
- The all-purpose lavender: The workhorse lavender – perfect for room scenting, cleaning, insect repellent and everyday use where you want generous amounts of lavender freshness.
- Excellent value: This lavender produces more oil per plant than fine lavender, making it the best-value lavender oil – ideal for uses where you need larger quantities.
- Organic quality: 100% pure and natural, steam-distilled from flowering tops. Certified organic. From Bulgaria.
Application & Special Features
Application:
In a diffuser for a fresh, clean lavender atmosphere. For natural cleaning and room freshening. As an insect repellent. Diluted for muscle care.
Targeted uses:
In a diffuser (4-6 drops) for a fresh, clean lavender scent – brighter and more invigorating than true lavender, perfect for daytime use. For natural cleaning, add a few drops to your cleaning water or spray bottle – lavandin's antimicrobial properties and fresh scent make it ideal. As a natural moth and insect repellent, add a few drops to cotton balls and place in wardrobes. For muscle relief, dilute 3-5 drops in 10 ml of carrier oil (e.g. Organic MCT Oil) and massage into tired muscles. Tip: Use lavandin for everyday room scenting and cleaning, and save True Lavender for relaxation and skincare – that's how the aromatherapy professionals do it.
Perfect Blending Partners
This lavender is a fresh middle note with a herbaceous, slightly camphoraceous lavender character:
- For citrus freshness: Lemon (fresh lavender meets bright citrus – the ultimate natural cleaning scent).
- For herbal depth: Rosemary (two Mediterranean herbs together – fresh, energising and beautifully herbal).
- For sweet warmth: Sweet Orange (herbaceous freshness meets sweet citrus – a cheerful, clean room scent).
The Best of Both Parents
This lavender is nature's own hybrid – a cross between true lavender and spike lavender. It combines the floral sweetness of one parent with the fresh camphoraceous energy of the other. The result: a uniquely versatile oil.
Lavandin vs. True Lavender: Both are lavender – but different. True Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is softer, more floral and deeply calming – the premium choice for relaxation, sleep and skincare. Lavandin (Lavandula hybrida, this oil) is fresher, more herbaceous, with a camphoraceous lift – better for room scenting, cleaning, muscle care and everyday use. Lavandin produces 5-10 times more oil per hectare, making it more affordable. Our recommendation: Have both – true lavender for bedtime and skincare, lavandin for everything else.
Product Information
- Plant: Lavandin (Lavandula x hybrida / Lavandula x intermedia)
- Part used: Flowering tops
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Quality: 100% pure and natural essential oil (Organic)
- Origin: Bulgaria
- Main components: Linalool (25-38%), Linalyl acetate (20-35%), Camphor (5-12%), 1,8-Cineole (3-8%), Borneol
- Packaging: Amber glass bottle with dropper – airtight and light-protected
The Scent Profile
- Main aroma: Fresh, herbaceous and clearly lavender – but with a brighter, more energising character than true lavender. Clean, crisp and unmistakably herbal.
- Secondary note: A distinct camphoraceous lift that adds freshness and energy – this is what distinguishes lavandin from its softer parent.
- Nuance: Floral sweetness from linalool and linalyl acetate that reminds you this is still, at heart, a lavender – just the more energetic version.
Intensity: Medium-high – fresh, present and more assertive than true lavender. Lavandin fills a room with clean, herbal freshness. It's lavender with its sleeves rolled up.
The Professor's Knowledge: The Scent Note
Lavandin (Lavandula x hybrida) is a natural hybrid between true lavender (L. angustifolia) and spike lavender (L. latifolia). Its chemistry reflects both parents: Linalool (25-38%) and Linalyl acetate (20-35%) come from the true lavender side – these calming molecules give lavandin its recognisable lavender character. Camphor (5-12%) and 1,8-Cineole (3-8%) come from the spike lavender side – these are the molecules that make lavandin fresher, more stimulating and less sedating than true lavender. This camphor content is the key difference: true lavender contains virtually no camphor (under 1%), while lavandin contains enough to change its entire character. For aromatherapy, this means lavandin is better for daytime use, cleaning and muscle care, while true lavender excels for relaxation and sleep. Bulgarian lavandin is particularly prized for its balanced profile – neither too sweet nor too camphoraceous. Like true lavender, lavandin is sterile – it cannot produce seeds and is propagated exclusively through cuttings.
The Plant
Lavandula x hybrida (Lavandin) is a natural hybrid between true lavender (L. angustifolia) and spike lavender (L. latifolia) from the Lamiaceae (mint) family. The cross occurs naturally where both parent species grow in overlapping altitude ranges – typically between 600-800 metres in Mediterranean regions. Lavandin grows larger and more vigorous than true lavender, reaching 60-90 cm with larger flower spikes and higher oil yield – it produces 5-10 times more essential oil per hectare than true lavender. Bulgaria, with its Rose Valley region and ideal growing conditions (warm summers, well-drained soil, cold winters for dormancy), has become one of the world's premier producers of lavandin alongside France. Several cultivars exist: "Grosso" is the most widely planted, "Super" has a more refined profile, and "Abrialis" has the highest camphor content.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the difference between lavandin and true lavender?
True lavender (L. angustifolia) is softer, more floral and deeply calming – ideal for relaxation, sleep and skincare. Lavandin (L. hybrida, this oil) is fresher, more herbaceous and slightly camphoraceous – better for room scenting, cleaning, muscle care and everyday use. Both are excellent; they serve different purposes.
Can I use lavandin for sleep?
Lavandin can support relaxation, but its camphor content makes it more energising than calming. For sleep, True Lavender is the better choice. Lavandin shines as a daytime lavender and for household use.
Why is lavandin more affordable than true lavender?
Lavandin plants are larger and produce 5-10 times more essential oil per hectare than true lavender. This higher yield makes it significantly more affordable – and makes it the smart choice for uses where you need generous quantities (cleaning, room sprays, insect repellent).
Is lavandin effective as an insect repellent?
Yes. Both lavandin and true lavender are traditional insect repellents. The camphor and linalool content make lavandin effective against moths, mosquitoes and other insects. Place cotton balls with a few drops in wardrobes or use in the diffuser on summer evenings.
Is lavandin suitable for children?
In the diffuser, lavandin is generally suitable for children over 6 years. Due to its camphor content (which can be irritating for young children), True Lavender is generally preferred for children. For skin application on children, always dilute well.
How should I store the oil?
Keep away from direct light and heat sources. The amber glass bottle protects from UV radiation. Close tightly after use. Lavandin oil retains its quality for several years when stored correctly.
Choose Your Size
Organic Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula hybrida)
10 ml Bottle
6,00 €
Your everyday lavender – fresh and versatile.
Recommended
30 ml Bottle
15,00 €
For the whole household. You save!
Important Safety Information
- Use only diluted. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Due to camphor content, not recommended for children under 6 years.
- During pregnancy, consult your doctor before use.
- May cause skin sensitisation – always perform a patch test.
- Do not ingest.