Organic Lavender Essential Oil – Fresh & invigorating from Bulgaria
Benefits at a Glance
- Fresh, herbaceous & invigorating: All the Lavender character you know – brighter, fresher and with a subtle camphoraceous lift that gives this oil a clearly invigorating profile.
- The all-purpose Lavender: The workhorse Lavender – the classic companion for room scenting, for cleaning routines, for traditional summer rituals and for 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 the flowering tops. From organic farming. From Bulgaria.
Application & Special Features
Application:
In a diffuser for a fresh, clean Lavender atmosphere. For room scenting and as a fragrant companion for cleaning routines. As a traditional summer companion on doorways, window sills and in the wardrobe. Diluted in carrier oil for the body.
Targeted uses:
In a diffuser (4-6 drops) for a fresh, clean Lavender scent – brighter and more invigorating than Fine Lavender, a classic for daytime use. As a fragrant addition to your cleaning water or spray bottle, a few drops give your routine a fresh, herbal Lavender note. As a traditional summer application, place a few drops on cotton pads on doorways, window sills and in the wardrobe – a classic ritual that has accompanied Mediterranean households for generations. For the body, dilute 3-5 drops in 10 ml of carrier oil (e.g. Organic MCT Oil) for a fresh, herbal massage oil. Tip: Use this Lavender for everyday room scenting and cleaning routines, and save Fine Lavender for evening rituals 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 – a classic clean room scent).
- For herbal depth: Rosemary (two Mediterranean herbs together – fresh, invigorating 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 Fine Lavender and Spike Lavender. It combines the floral roundness of one parent with the fresh, camphoraceous energy of the other. The result: a uniquely versatile Lavender oil with a clear, invigorating character.
Fine Lavender vs. Lavender: Both are lavender, but they are different oils. Fine Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is softer, round and balanced in character – the premium choice for evening rituals, room scenting and skincare. Lavender (Lavandula × hybrida, this oil) is fresher, more herbaceous, with a camphoraceous lift – the classic for room scenting, cleaning routines, traditional summer uses and everyday application. This Lavender produces 5-10 times more oil per hectare than Fine Lavender, making it more affordable. Our recommendation: Have both – Fine Lavender for evening rituals and skincare, this Lavender for everything else.
Product Information
- Plant: Lavender (Lavandula × hybrida / Lavandula × intermedia)
- Part used: Flowering tops
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Quality: 100% pure and natural essential oil from organic farming
- 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 – with a brighter, more invigorating character than Fine Lavender. Clean, crisp and unmistakably herbal.
- Secondary note: A distinct camphoraceous lift that adds freshness and energy – this is what distinguishes this Lavender from its softer parent.
- Nuance: A floral roundness 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 Fine Lavender. This Lavender fills a room with clean, herbal freshness. It’s lavender with its sleeves rolled up.
The Professor’s Knowledge: The Scent Note
This Lavender (Lavandula × hybrida) is a natural hybrid between Fine Lavender (L. angustifolia) and Spike Lavender (L. latifolia). Its chemistry reflects both parents: Linalool (25-38%) and Linalyl acetate (20-35%) come from the Fine Lavender side – these are the molecules that give this Lavender its recognisable, classic Lavender character. Camphor (5-12%) and 1,8-Cineole (3-8%) come from the Spike Lavender side – these are the molecules that give this Lavender its fresher, more invigorating and less round profile compared with Fine Lavender. The camphor content is the key difference: Fine Lavender contains virtually no camphor (under 1%), while this Lavender contains enough to change its entire character. For aromatherapy, that means this Lavender is the classic for daytime use, for cleaning routines and for everyday rituals, while Fine Lavender remains the favourite for evening moments and skincare. Bulgarian Lavender is particularly prized for its balanced profile – neither too round nor too camphoraceous. Like Fine Lavender, this Lavender is sterile – it cannot produce seeds and is propagated exclusively through cuttings.
The Plant
Lavandula × hybrida (Lavender) is a natural hybrid between Fine 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. This Lavender grows larger and more vigorous than Fine Lavender, reaching 60-90 cm with larger flower spikes and a higher oil yield – it produces 5-10 times more essential oil per hectare than Fine 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 this Lavender 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 this Lavender and Fine Lavender?
Fine Lavender (L. angustifolia) is softer, round and balanced in character – a classic for evening rituals, skincare and quiet moments. This Lavender (L. × hybrida, this oil) is fresher, more herbaceous and slightly camphoraceous – the classic for room scenting, cleaning routines and everyday use. Both are excellent; they simply serve different purposes.
Which Lavender is the right choice for the evening?
For evening rituals, Fine Lavender is the classic choice – softer, rounder, virtually free of camphor. This Lavender, with its higher camphor content, has a fresher and more invigorating character and is the better companion for daytime use, for room scenting and for household routines.
Why is this Lavender more affordable than Fine Lavender?
The plants are larger and produce 5-10 times more essential oil per hectare than Fine Lavender. This higher yield makes it significantly more affordable – and makes it the smart choice for uses where you need generous quantities (cleaning routines, room sprays, traditional summer applications).
How do I use Lavender in summer and in the wardrobe?
A classic, traditional application: place a few drops on small cotton pads and lay them on doorways, on window sills and between your clothes in the wardrobe. In the diffuser, 4-6 drops give your living space a fresh, herbal Lavender note for summer evenings on the terrace or balcony. A simple, fragrant ritual that has accompanied Mediterranean households for generations.
Is this Lavender suitable for children?
In the diffuser, this Lavender is generally suitable for children over 6 years. Due to its camphor content, Fine Lavender is generally preferred for younger children. For skin application on children, always dilute well in carrier oil.
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. This Lavender 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 on the skin. 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, always seek medical advice before use.
- May cause skin sensitisation in rare cases – perform a patch test if in doubt.
- For external use and room scenting only.