Herbal

Lavandin

Note Profile

Natural 1 perfume

About

Lavandin is the essential oil obtained from Lavandula x intermedia, a hybrid between true lavender and spike lavender. Its scent combines the soft floral sweetness of lavender with a brighter herbal freshness and a pronounced camphoraceous edge. Widely used in perfumery and functional products, it offers a more powerful, aromatic alternative to classic lavender notes.

Scent Profile

Lavandin has an aromatic profile that bridges floral and herbal territories. It opens with a fresh, penetrating, and slightly medicinal camphoraceous note, often likened to eucalyptus or classic cologne accords. Beneath this sharpness lies a sweet, powdery lavender blossom heart with green, slightly woody and coumarinic nuances that lend a clean, soapy impression in drydown.

Citrus 5%

Floral 45%

Fruity 0%

Green 35%

Sweet 15%

Warm 10%

Woody 10%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 40%

Origin

Lavandin is a cultivated hybrid of Lavandula angustifolia and Lavandula latifolia, typically grown in Mediterranean regions such as southern France, Spain, and Italy. The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the flowering tops, while more concentrated materials like lavandin absolute or lavandin heart are produced by further extraction or molecular distillation fractions. Its chemistry is characterized by high levels of linalool, linalyl acetate, camphor, and 1,8 cineole, which together shape its distinctive scent and functional properties.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use lavandin primarily as an aromatic top to early heart note to create bright, clean, and invigorating openings reminiscent of traditional eaux de cologne and fougère structures. It blends well with citrus oils, other aromatic herbs, coniferous woods, and floral notes such as rose, jasmine, and neroli, where it contributes lift and a slightly soapy freshness. In addition to fine fragrance, lavandin is widely employed in soaps, detergents, and household products for its strength, stability, and association with cleanliness and linen care.