Lavender 40/42 | Essential Oil | Lavandula angustifolia
Floral, fresh, and reliably consistent — Lavender 40/42 delivers the classic lavender experience every time. Balsamic and woody at its base with a bright, herbaceous floral heart, it is the lavender of candles, soaps, and beloved blends the world over.
Scent Profile | Floral, herbaceous, and fresh with a balsamic woody undertone and a clean, softly sweet finish. Consistent and familiar — the quintessential lavender scent.
A note on 40/42: Lavender 40/42 is a standardized blend of lavender oils adjusted in a lab to maintain a consistent linalool/linalyl acetate ratio of 40–42%. This ensures a uniform scent profile across every batch.
Aromatherapy Benefits | Calming, relaxing, soothing, balancing, mood-enhancing.
Usage Ideas | Add 3–5 drops to your diffuser for a classic, floral lavender atmosphere. Dilute to 1–2% in a carrier oil before topical application. Add a few drops to a warm bath (diluted in carrier oil first) for a calming, relaxing soak. Ideal for candle making, soap, and fragrance blending where scent consistency matters.
Blends Well With | Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Patchouli, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang.
Botanical Name | Lavandula angustifolia
Also Known As | Lavender 40/42, Standardized Lavender
Parts Used | Flowering tops
Extraction Method | Steam Distilled, lab-standardized
Key Components | Linalool, Linalyl Acetate (standardized to 40–42%)
Grade | Botanical
Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Aroma | Floral, herbaceous, and fresh with a balsamic woody undertone
Net Weight | 0.5 oz in a glass dropper bottle
Country of Origin | France
Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep cap tightly closed.