Grown differently. Used differently.
Origin is useful only when it helps a decision. The comparison below connects botanical identity and typical aromatic profile to clear everyday use—while recognizing that exact chemistry changes by farm, season and batch.
| True Lavender | Lavandin | |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical | Lavandula angustifolia | Lavandula × intermedia |
| Typical growing elevation | 600–1,200 m | 400–700 m |
| Aroma | Soft floral, dry herb, subtle sweetness | Fresh herbal, floral, lightly camphoraceous |
| Best fit | Evening, body-care fragrance, soft floral blends | Daytime diffusion, fresh-home and laundry aroma |
| 10 mL price | $69.99 | $49.99 |
True Lavender: grown high, smells soft
Partner-region sourcing is described for southeastern France and Bulgaria, where cooler nights and elevation suit L. angustifolia.
Typical profile: Linalool and linalyl acetate often dominate, with substantially less camphor than Lavandin.
What this means for you: Choose it when softness matters more than room-filling intensity.
Shop True Lavender →Lavandin: brighter and more expansive
Lavandin is a hybrid of True Lavender and Spike Lavender commonly grown across Provence, including the Valensole plateau.
Typical profile: More camphor and a sharper herbal lift make the aroma feel brighter and more penetrating.
What this means for you: Choose it for daytime, kitchen, entryway and fresh-home blends.
Shop Lavandin →Steam distillation, step by step
Flowering tops are harvested near peak bloom, loaded into a still and exposed to steam. Aromatic vapor condenses into liquid; the essential oil separates from the hydrosol, rests and is evaluated before bottling. No solvent claim should be made without supplier documentation for the specific lot.
Choose by aroma and use—not by “better.”
True Lavender is softer. Lavandin is brighter. Both have a clear place in a practical aromatic collection.
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Typical composition ranges vary by batch and are not substitutes for the selected bottle’s supplier-issued GC/MS and COA. Updated July 29, 2026.