Organic Fine Lavender Essential Oil – The Classic from Provence
Benefits at a Glance
- Soft, floral & round in scent: The timeless aroma of Provence – delicate, floral and balanced in character. The best-loved scent in all of aromatherapy.
- The classic: Treasured for centuries for its soft scent. In aromatherapy, the most popular essential oil for quiet evening rituals and feel-good routines.
- Wonderfully versatile: From skincare to room scenting, from evening routines to creative fragrance blends – no other essential oil is so versatile and so well tolerated.
- Organic quality: 100% pure and natural, steam-distilled from the flowering tops. From organic farming. From Provence, France.
Application & Special Features
Application:
In a diffuser for a quiet, atmospheric ambience and evening rituals. Diluted in carrier oil for daily skincare. A classic companion for evening routines and room scenting.
Targeted uses:
In a diffuser (3-5 drops) for a quiet, atmospheric ambience – a classic in the last hour of the day, during meditation, or simply to turn the room into a quiet retreat. For the evening routine, place 1-2 drops on your pillow or diffuse 30 minutes before bedtime. For skincare, add 2-3 drops to 10 ml of carrier oil (e.g. Organic MCT Oil) for a soft, balanced facial oil suitable for all skin types. For spot use, 1 drop can be applied neat on a small skin area (one of the very few essential oils that can be used undiluted on individual spots). Tip: Fine Lavender is the one essential oil no household should be without – its versatility is unmatched.
Perfect Blending Partners
Fine Lavender is a floral heart note with a soft, sweet, herbaceous character:
- For citrus freshness: Lemon (floral quiet meets citrus lightness – a fresh, balanced classic for any room).
- For sweet warmth: Sweet Orange (lavender softness meets orange sweetness – the feel-good blend for the whole family).
- For woody depth: Cedar (floral lavender on a warm woody foundation – quiet, balsamic and grounding).
The Soul of Provence
From the legendary lavender fields of Provence, where the dry, sunny climate and calcareous soils bring forth a lavender of unparalleled floral sweetness. A tradition of quality that reaches back centuries.
Fine Lavender vs. Lavender: Both are lavender, but they are different oils. Fine Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia, this oil) is the premium lavender – softer, more floral, round and gentle in scent, virtually free of camphor. A classic for evening rituals, room scenting, skincare and children. Lavender (Lavandula × hybrida) is the hybrid form with a fresher, more herbaceous character and a touch of camphor – better suited for cleaning, room scenting and everyday use. Our recommendation: Fine Lavender for evening rituals, skincare and mindful moments. Lavender for everything else.
Product Information
- Plant: Fine Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Mill.)
- Part used: Flowering tops
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Quality: 100% pure and natural essential oil from organic farming
- Origin: Provence, France
- Main components: Linalool (25-45%), Linalyl acetate (25-47%), Lavandulyl acetate, Terpinen-4-ol, beta-Caryophyllene
- Packaging: Amber glass bottle with dropper – airtight and light-protected
The Scent Profile
- Main aroma: Soft, floral and sweet – the very essence of the lavender scent. Delicate, round and gentle in character, without the camphoraceous sharpness found in the hybrid variety (Lavender).
- Secondary note: A subtle herbaceous-green freshness that adds natural complexity and keeps the floral sweetness from becoming too dominant.
- Nuance: A fine, woody-balsamic undertone that brings warmth and depth – the hallmark of high-altitude Provence lavender.
Intensity: Medium – soft, floral and harmonious. Fine Lavender never overpowers – it envelops. It is the scent that makes everything feel a little more atmospheric.
Professor's Knowledge: The Scent Note
What makes Fine Lavender special lies in the balance of two molecules: Linalool (25-45%) and Linalyl acetate (25-47%). This alcohol-ester duo gives Fine Lavender its unmistakably soft, floral character – the foundation of the scent that has been treasured for centuries. Lavandulyl acetate (a molecule unique to Fine Lavender) adds a distinctive sweet, herbaceous note that no synthetic fragrance can imitate. Terpinen-4-ol rounds off the scent profile with a fresh, clean nuance. The decisive quality marker is the ratio of linalool to linalyl acetate – in fine Provence lavender, they are roughly equal, creating the most harmonious and gentle scent. High-altitude lavender (above 800 m) typically shows the best ratios.
The Plant
Lavandula angustifolia (Fine Lavender) is an aromatic, evergreen subshrub from the mint family (Lamiaceae). Native to the western Mediterranean, it grows wild on the sun-baked, calcareous hillsides of Provence, where it has been cultivated since at least the Roman era – the name comes from the Latin "lavare" (to wash), reflecting its ancient use in bathing culture. The plant reaches 30-60 cm in height with narrow, grey-green leaves and the iconic purple-blue flower spikes that bloom in June-July, transforming the Provençal landscape into a sea of violet. Fine Lavender thrives best at altitudes of 800-1,800 metres – more altitude means slower growth, but more concentrated essential oils. It is the world's most popular essential oil – treasured for centuries and indispensable in aromatherapy. Provence remains the spiritual home and the quality benchmark for Fine Lavender.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why is Fine Lavender so often used in the evening?
Fine Lavender has been treasured for centuries for its soft, floral scent and is the most popular companion in aromatherapy for quiet evening rituals. Diffuse 3-5 drops 30 minutes before bedtime, or place 1-2 drops on your pillow – and enjoy the atmospheric scent of Provence.
Can I apply lavender oil neat (undiluted)?
Fine Lavender is one of the very few essential oils that can be applied neat on individual spots – for example, 1 drop on a small skin area. For regular, large-area use, however, always dilute in carrier oil (2-3 drops in 10 ml).
What is the difference between Fine Lavender and Lavender?
Fine Lavender (L. angustifolia, this oil) is softer, more floral, round and gentle in character and virtually camphor-free – the premium choice for evening rituals, skincare and mindful moments. Lavender (Lavandula × hybrida) is the hybrid form with more camphor – fresher, more herbaceous, better for cleaning and everyday use.
Is Fine Lavender suitable for children?
Fine Lavender is one of the gentlest and most recommended essential oils for children. In the diffuser, it is suitable for children from 3 years of age. For skin application, dilute 1 drop in 10 ml of carrier oil. Its soft, classic scent makes it ideal for evening rituals.
Can I use lavender during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, always consult your doctor first before using essential oils. In the diffuser, low doses are generally well tolerated, but medical advice should always come first.
How should I store the oil?
Keep away from direct light and heat sources. The amber glass bottle protects against UV radiation. Close tightly after use. Fine Lavender oil actually improves a little with time – it becomes softer and rounder, much like a good wine.
Choose Your Size
Organic Fine Lavender Essential Oil from Provence
10 ml Bottle
9,00 €
The one essential oil no household should be without.
Recommended
30 ml Bottle
22,00 €
For daily use – evening rituals, room scenting and skincare. You save!
Important Safety Information
- Use only diluted on large skin areas (spot application neat is possible).
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- 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.