Lavandin has been part of the Provençal landscape for generations. More robust and more productive than fine lavender, it is the king of the home: home fragrance, laundry, household products, body cosmetics, and sachets for wardrobes.
Since 1932, our family has grown lavandin on the Valensole plateau, organic since 2002, and distils it traditionally. Here is how to use it, variety by variety.
Lavender or lavandin: the difference at a glance
Lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia) is a natural hybrid of fine lavender and spike lavender. It produces much more essential oil, with a stronger, slightly camphor-like scent. Fine lavender, gentler, is more for relaxation and sleep.
To learn everything about the plant: lavandin, origin and varieties. And to test yourself: lavender or lavandin—we bet you will get it wrong.
Grosso or super: which lavandin for which use?
Not all lavandin varieties are used in the same way. On the plateau, we mainly grow these two:
| Variety | Scent | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|
| Lavandin grosso | The strongest and longest-lasting scent of all lavender varieties | The home (laundry, cleaning, home fragrance, insects) and making body cosmetics (soaps, balms, deodorants) |
| Lavandin super | Softer, less camphor-like, close to fine lavender | Muscle massage after exertion and foot baths |
Our organic lavandin essential oil is a grosso. Lavandin super will be available from us soon.
Instructions: the right dosages
| Use | Variety | Dosage and method |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry | Grosso | 1 capful in the fabric softener compartment |
| Floors | Grosso | 1 capful in a bucket of hot water |
| Room spray | Grosso | 20 drops + 500 ml water + 1 tbsp bicarbonate of soda |
| Diffuser | Grosso | 5 to 10 drops, 30 minutes maximum |
| Wardrobes (moths) | Grosso | 3 drops on a cloth or a flower sachet, renew monthly |
| Mosquitoes | Grosso | 5 drops in diffusion or on a cotton pad near windows |
| Massage | Super | 10 drops in 50 ml of vegetable oil |
| Foot bath | Super | 5 drops mixed with 1 tbsp salt, in a bowl of hot water |
Lavandin grosso in the home
With the strongest and longest-lasting scent of all lavenders, grosso is the home’s number-one ally:
- Indoor purifier: added to cleaning water or used as a spray, it leaves your home clean and beautifully scented.
- For the home: it has always been used to scent household products.
- In wardrobes: in sachets, it scents linen and drawers.
- Laundry: one capful instead of fabric softener, and your laundry smells of Provence.
- Home fragrance: in a diffuser, as a spray, or with a dried lavandin bouquet.
Everything you need to get started is in our Lavandin Home Selection.
In sprays or bottles, in small or large quantities, we have the capacity to suit your needs and budget.
Production of lavandin-based organic household products
Lavandin grosso is the ideal base for simple, healthy, plastic-free household products: all-purpose cleaner, deodorising spray, homemade laundry detergent.
Our step-by-step recipe: natural lavandin cleaner. And to go further: lavandin to purify the home.
Lavandin grosso for making your body cosmetics
Its powerful, long-lasting scent makes grosso a choice ingredient for homemade or artisanal cosmetics: cold-process soaps, balms, deodorants, solid shampoos. The fragrance lasts, even after saponification.
This is what we use in our lavandin solid shampoo and our lavandin balm.
For your own recipes: 1 to 2% essential oil in the preparation, i.e. about 20 to 40 drops per 100 g.
Lavandin super for massage and foot baths
Softer and less camphor-like, lavandin super is the preferred choice for body care:
- Post-exercise massage: 10 drops in 50 ml of vegetable oil, to massage into muscles after sport or a physically demanding day.
- Foot bath: 5 drops mixed with a spoonful of salt, in a bowl of hot water. Ideal at the end of the day.
For relaxation and sleep, choose fine lavender, which is gentler: lavender essential oil and sleep.
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Grosso for the home and cosmetics, super for massage: by choosing the right variety, lavandin becomes a true everyday essential. All our essential oils are organic, traditionally distilled on the farm.
Any other questions? Please consult our FAQ.
Frequently asked questions about lavandin
Lavandin is used to scent the home, make natural household products, create artisanal cosmetics, and in aromatherapy. Its essential oil is particularly appreciated for purifying indoor air and providing a feeling of freshness and relaxation.
Lavandin essential oil can be used in diffusion, in room sprays, in household linen, or diluted in a vegetable oil for massages. A few drops are enough to enjoy its Provençal scent and aromatic properties.
Thanks to its naturally powerful scent, lavandin is traditionally used to help keep clothes moths away from linen and rooms in the home. For this purpose, place sachets of dried lavandin flowers in wardrobes and drawers.
Yes, lavandin is widely used in natural household-product recipes thanks to its fresh scent and purifying properties. Its essential oil can be added to all-purpose cleaners, homemade laundry detergents, or room sprays.
Lavandin is used in many artisanal cosmetics such as soaps, balms, massage oils, and bath care. Its fresh, Provençal scent adds a highly appreciated sensory dimension to natural care products.
Lavandin is widely grown in Provence, notably on the Valensole Plateau, renowned for its vast purple fields and ideal climatic conditions for growing aromatic plants.
Lavandin has a more intense, fresher scent than fine lavender, with slightly camphor-like notes. This aromatic signature makes it particularly appreciated in household products, soaps, and home fragrances.
When used correctly, no. Like any essential oil, it is highly concentrated: do not swallow it, always dilute it before applying to the skin, and avoid the eyes. Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women and young children. Perform a patch test in the crook of the elbow before first use.
No, lavandin is not meant to be consumed: its camphor-like scent is too strong. For an infusion, choose fine lavender flowers: our lavender infusion.
Grosso has the strongest and longest-lasting scent: it is made for the home and cosmetics. Super, which is gentler, is preferred for massage and foot baths.
