Lavender

What does it smell like?

Lavender combines floral softness with an aromatic, slightly camphor-like edge; the balance changes with the material.

What is it?

True lavender oil comes from Lavandula angustifolia; lavandin is a related but distinct material.

The material

Flowering lavender material.

Where does it come from?

France and Bulgaria are documented oil origins.

Types and forms

Fine lavender and Maillette grades; lavandin generally has a more pronounced herbal-camphor character.

Natural and manufactured materials

Natural extracts exist, and perfumers can also reconstruct or support this scent with aroma materials. A listed note is not proof of a particular natural ingredient, species or extraction method.

How it is produced or composed

Distillation captures the volatile essential oil.

Its role in perfume

A bridge between a bright opening and aromatic heart, especially in fougère styles. Pyramid positions are useful tendencies, not fixed rules or performance guarantees.

Material type

• Natural material and perfume note

Documented regions

• France
• Bulgaria

Accords and scent relationships

• Aromatic
• Pairings are editorial exploration ideas, not formula rules.