Widely known for its calming properties,

Lavender oil is used across a large range of fragrances ranging from fresh to sweet, from masculine to floral.

Lavender is especially known for its use in Fougère perfumes, distinguished by their herbal lavender top notes and oakmoss base.

Scent Therapy

+ Relaxing

+ Anxiety-Reducing

How it works

Lavender contains high levels of linalyl acetate and linalool which inhalation activates the GABAergic system in the brain, resulting in its anxiolytic effects which alleviate nervousness and depressive thoughts (Lizarraga-Valderrama, 2020).

The scent of lavender has also been shown to maintain attention span during prolonged hours of tasks (Shimizu et al., 2008). Hence, the inhalation of lavender essential oil is a popular therapy to treat mild stress and anxiety.

How is it extracted?

Lavender oil is obtained by distillation of its flower spikes. It has earned the nickname of the “blue gold” of Provence because over 100kg of lavender is required to yield a single litre of lavender oil.

Did you know?

In the olden days, lavender was known as "the nightmare chaser" and people used to place the flowers inside their pillows to help enhance sleep.