Organic Lavender Essential Oil
True Lavandula angustifolia steam-distilled essential oil — high linalyl acetate, GC-MS profile from the supplier, organic where the supplier is certified. Not lavandin.
Common applications
Current sourcing
Prices
Prices are quoted on request, based on a current offer from the supplier.
Quality controls & specifications
True lavender oil — distilled from Lavandula angustifolia, not the higher-yielding hybrid lavandin — is the grade that cosmetic formulators, aromatherapy brands and pharmaceutical compounders specify when the end product needs to claim authentic lavender. The two oils smell similar to a non-trained nose, but the GC-MS fingerprints diverge sharply: true angustifolia carries a high proportion of linalyl acetate alongside linalool, with camphor kept low.
- GC-MS chromatogram per batch with quantified linalyl acetate and linalool fractions
- Camphor cap consistent with ISO 3515 for true lavender (rules out lavandin)
- Optical rotation, refractive index, density and flash point documented for QA
- Allergen content statement covering all 26 EU-listed fragrance allergens (cosmetic regulation alignment)
- Heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Hg, As) and pesticide residues screened against latest EU cosmetic regulation thresholds
- EU-Organic certification (control-body identifier on the Certificate of Analysis)
- SDS in recipient-country language where transport classification requires it (REACH Art. 31)
- INCI listing + CPSR-ready summary available on request
Sample request: 100–500 g per format, dispatched by the producer after confirmation, against a signed non-disclosure note. Larger evaluation lots available against partial freight cost recovery during the pre-launch phase.
Frequently asked questions
True lavender (angustifolia) vs lavandin — what's the difference?+
They look the same in the field but the GC-MS profiles diverge sharply. True Lavandula angustifolia has high linalyl acetate (≥35% typical) and linalool, with low camphor (<1%). Lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia, hybrid) pushes camphor and 1,8-cineole much higher, which changes the aroma, increases skin-irritation risk, and rules the oil out of true-lavender claims. Lavandin yields more oil per hectare so is cheaper, but it is a different commercial product.
What does a buyer-grade GC-MS report contain?+
A full GC-MS chromatogram with quantified peaks for linalyl acetate, linalool, camphor, 1,8-cineole, lavandulyl acetate, terpinen-4-ol and other markers. The report should also show density, refractive index, optical rotation and flash point. ISO 3515 sets the reference profile for lavender oil from Lavandula angustifolia; buyers commonly cross-check against this standard.
Which origins are commercially available?+
France (Provence) is the historical angustifolia heartland and remains the premium reference. Bulgaria has scaled angustifolia production with strong organic certification. Romania (Transylvania) offers smaller-volume EU-Organic angustifolia for niche-premium buyers. For lavandin, France and Bulgaria dominate at industrial scale.
What allergen documentation is needed for cosmetic regulatory work?+
Lavender oil contains naturally occurring allergens regulated under EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 — primarily linalool and limonene above declarable thresholds. The supplier should provide an allergen content statement covering all 26 EU-listed fragrance allergens. For finished products, the CPSR (Cosmetic Product Safety Report) needs this data plus IFRA-aligned dose limits for the end formulation category.
Is organic-certified angustifolia supply tight in 2026?+
Yes. Bulgaria saw drought-related yield pressure in recent seasons and recovery is gradual. Provence remains tight on premium specs. Romanian Carpathian organic angustifolia is a smaller third lane suitable for buyers who can work with niche volumes (typically <500 kg annually). Pre-booking against the new harvest (May-July bloom; oil extraction June-August) is recommended for buyers needing guaranteed allocation.