Lavender Absolute (Lavandula angustifolia) is a floral absolute 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 | No specific caution recorded |
| 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
- Panic Attack →
- Social Ease →
- General Stress →
- Uplifting →
- Deep Calm →
- Calming Floral Soak →
- Warming Winter Soak →
- Anti-Aging Body Butter →
- Defying Age Regenerative →
- Rose & Geranium Luxury →
- Good Digestion →
- Sea Breeze Wellbeing →
- Sunshine Soother →
- Happy Place →
- Cuts & Scrapes →
- Bruise Comfort →
- Bug Bite Stick →
- Burn Comfort →
- Sting Relief →
- Tension Neck →
- Rapid Temple Ease →
- Floral Calm Compress →
- Stress Headache →
- Hair Vitality Four-Oil Blend →
Frequently asked questions
What does Lavender Absolute 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?
Our dataset records no specific pregnancy caution for Lavender Absolute. That is not the same as it being established as safe — always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any essential oil during pregnancy.
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.