LAVENDER FLOWERS

Lavender flowers combine a softly sweet floral impression with the clear aromatic smell of herbs. They need not suggest a purely delicate bouquet: a camphoraceous edge, a little powdery softness or a woody background can be part of the lavender picture. In perfume, the flower name emphasises the blossom while retaining the herbal character that makes lavender recognisable. It does not necessarily denote a different scent from a note simply called lavender.

The flowering material of true lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, is used to produce perfumery oils by distillation. Suppliers may work with flowers or flowering tops, and the resulting oils do not reproduce every aspect of a fresh flower unchanged. In a blend, the floral side can be brought forward or set against the greener aromatic facets. This note may suit those who enjoy floral perfumes with an herbal accent.