Lavender Absolute (Lavandula angustifolia) is a floral essential oil with a warm, honey, herbaceous-floral aroma and a heart note. Solvent extraction from flower, it is a versatile blending oil that pairs well with Lavender, Rose, Jasmine. For topical use, keep dilution at or below 0.1%.
Solvent-extracted lavender with warm honeyed coumarinic character. 200x lower dermal limit than lavender EO.
Aroma & character
Aroma
Traditional aromatherapy associations
Traditional associations only — not medical claims or evidence of efficacy.
Properties
| Perfumery note | Heart |
| Aroma family | Floral |
| Chemical family | Ester |
| Material type | Absolute |
| Extraction | Solvent extraction |
| Plant part | flower |
| Origin | France, Bulgaria |
| Blending factor | 2 |
| Volatility index | 3 |
| Tenacity (hours) | 10.0 |
Safety & dilution
Lavender absolute is not lavender essential oil. Max dermal use is much lower (0.1%).
| Max topical dilution | 0.1% |
| Max facial dilution | 0.05% |
| Pregnancy | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
| Nursing | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
| Children | Not recommended for young children |
| Cats | Not recommended |
| Dogs | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
Safety flags
Evidence: Traditional — EODB: 9 GC-MS analyses (Lavandula angustifolia).
For education only — not medical or veterinary advice. Essential oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always patch-test and consult a qualified professional before use during pregnancy, on children, with pets, or with a health condition.
Work out exact drops with the dilution calculator for your bottle size.
Blends well with
Used in these blends
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- Anti-Aging Body Butter →
- Defying Age Regenerative →
- Rose & Geranium Luxury →
- Good Digestion →
- Sea Breeze Wellbeing →
- Sunshine Soother →
- Happy Place →
- Cuts & Scrapes →
- Bruise Healer →
- Bug Bite Stick →
- Burn Relief →
- Sting Relief →
- Tension Neck →
- Migraine Acute →
- Hormonal Headache →
- Stress Headache →
- Alopecia Four-Oil Protocol →
Frequently asked questions
What does Lavender Absolute essential oil smell like?
Lavender Absolute has a warm, honey, herbaceous-floral aroma, classed as a floral oil with a heart note.
What is the safe dilution for Lavender Absolute?
For topical use, keep Lavender Absolute at or below 0.1%, and 0.05% on facial skin. Always patch-test before wider use.
Is Lavender Absolute safe to use during pregnancy?
Lavender Absolute is generally considered suitable during pregnancy when properly diluted. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before use.
Is Lavender Absolute safe to use around children?
Lavender Absolute is not recommended for young children. Consult a professional before use.
Is Lavender Absolute safe around pets?
For cats — avoid; not considered safe; dogs — generally lower-risk when well diluted. Diffuse only in ventilated spaces and consult a veterinarian.
What does Lavender Absolute blend well with?
Lavender Absolute pairs well with Lavender, Rose, Jasmine, Clary Sage, Vanilla CO2.