Lavandin Grosso Essential Oil (Organic)

Description: Organic Lavandin grosso is a cross between the two main types of Lavender, Lavandula x intermedia. It distinguishes itself from other types of lavender by its high camphor content sometimes between 5-12% in concentration. This contributes to its deodorizing properties, but makes it a poor choice for first aid applications.

Organic Lavandin grosso can be used to safely sterilize veterinary cages, hospital rooms and kitchen counters, it is not as healing, nor as sweet. While lavender grown in higher altitudes (such as the Kashmir variety) is more floral in scent, lavandin is more herbaceous and medicinal. Some prefer its stronger aromas, and it is much more effective in treating coughs and colds, circulatory disorders and inflammation than its counterparts.

It also repels insects like ants, mosquitoes, moths and carpet beetles extremely well (camphor is the smell of mothballs, after all). Due to its high-yielding nature, lavandin essential oil is less expensive than some other varieties of lavender oil, but that does not mean it is lesser quality it is just different. Depending on your desired use, it might be the perfect choice for you.

<h2>Key takeaways

• Botanical name: Lavandula x intermedia (Lavandin Grosso) aka Lavandula Hybrida
• Botanical relationship: A hybrid of true lavender and spike lavender
• Plant part: Flowers
• Extraction: Steam distillation
• Listed origin: Spain
• Aroma: Lavender-like, herbaceous and slightly camphoraceous
• Odor and Appearance: A pale yellow to yellow liquid having a slightly camphoraceous odor that is strongly suggestive of lavender.
• Common commercial applications: Soap, personal care, cleaning, room fragrance, aromatherapy and perfumery
• Main Constituents: Linalyl acetate, Linalol and Camphor.

Common Uses:

Organic Lavandin Grosso Essential Oil has various common uses, including:

• • • Aromatherapy: It is often used in aromatherapy for its invigorating and uplifting aroma, helping to reduce stress, anxiety, and mental fatigue when diffused or inhaled.
    • Cleaning Products: Due to its antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, it is a valuable ingredient in natural cleaning solution lists, contributing to disinfection while leaving a fresh scent.
    • Massage: When diluted with a carrier oil, Organic Lavandin Grosso oil can be used for massages to promote relaxation, reieve muscle tension, and soothe sore muscles.
    • Skincare: It may be included in skin care products for its potential benefits in addressing minor skin irritations and its refreshing scent.
    • Bath Products: Adding a few drops of Organic Lavandin Grosso oil to a warm bath can provide a relaxing and aromatic bathing experience.
    • Insect Repellent: The scent of Lavandin Grosso can help deter insects, making it a useful addition to homemade insect repellent blends
    • Room Fresheners: It can be used in room sprays and diffusers to freshen indoor spaces with its pleasant and uplifting aroma.
    • Culinary Use: In culinary applications, culinary-grade Lavandin Grosso (Lavandula x intermedia) may be used sparingly to flavor dishes, desserts, and beverages, although it is less common for culinary purposes than true lavender (Lavandula angustifolia).
    • Perfumery: Organic Lavandin Grosso Essential Oil, known for its purity and eco-friendly cultivation, is occasionally used as a top note in perfumery to add a fresh and herbal element to fragrances.

Note: Top note.

Blends well with: Clove, Lavender Fine, Cinnamon, Oregano, Rosewood, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Thyme, Lemon, Orange, Bergamot, Juniper, Pine, Lime, Niaouli, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Frankincense, Myrrh, Sweet Marjoram, Rosemary and Sage.

Contraindications: Though lavandin essential oil is considered non-irritating, there is a potential for irritation if applied directly to the skin. Dilute before use until you know your tolerance, and keep away from the eyes, inner ears and mucous membranes. Should not be taken internally. Pregnant people or those who are breastfeeding should avoid use. Not recommended for use on burns or open wounds of any kind.

What Is Lavandin Grosso Essential Oil?

Lavandin Grosso essential oil comes from the Grosso cultivar of Lavandula x intermedia, a natural hybrid derived from true lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and spike lavender (Lavandula latifolia).

Lavandin should not be treated as simply another name for true lavender. The hybrid has a distinct aromatic and chemical profile and is widely valued for its strong, fresh, herbaceous and camphoraceous character.

Lavandin hybrids are also commercially important because they can produce higher essential-oil yields than traditional lavender varieties. This is one reason Lavandin Grosso is often a more economical raw material for soaps, home fragrance and other large-volume formulations.

Lavandin Grosso vs. True Lavender

Lavandin Grosso is a hybrid, while true lavender is typically Lavandula angustifolia. The two oils can smell similar, but Lavandin Grosso generally has a stronger, more herbaceous and camphoraceous profile.

Characteristic	Lavandin Grosso	True Lavender
Botanical identity	Lavandula x intermedia	Lavandula angustifolia
Plant relationship	Hybrid	Species
Typical aroma	Herbaceous, fresh, lavender-like, camphoraceous	Softer, sweeter, more floral
Commercial positioning	Strong choice for soaps, cleaning, home fragrance and fragrance formulations	Widely used in fine fragrance, personal care and aromatherapy
Yield	Generally high-yielding hybrid	Typically lower-yielding than lavandin
Cost tendency	Often more economical	Can command a higher price depending on origin and grade

The exact sensory and chemical differences depend on cultivar, growing conditions, harvest and distillation.

Product Specifications

This product is identified as organic Lavandin Grosso, with Lavandula x intermedia as the botanical name, flowers as the plant part and steam distillation as the extraction method.

Specification	Product information
Product	Organic Lavandin Grosso Essential Oil
Botanical name	Lavandula x intermedia
Cultivar	Grosso
Plant part	Flowers
Extraction method	Steam distillation
Country of origin	Spain
Appearance	Pale yellow to yellow liquid
Aroma	Slightly camphoraceous, strongly suggestive of lavender
SKU	225-P

Current retail and bulk prices should be taken from the live product-size selector because prices can change.

What Does Lavandin Grosso Essential Oil Smell Like?

Lavandin Grosso has a recognizable lavender aroma with a stronger herbal and camphoraceous character than many true lavender oils. Its profile can give a formulation more lift, freshness and aromatic projection.

The actual odor can vary between crops and batches because essential-oil chemistry is influenced by genetics, growing conditions, harvest timing and distillation conditions.

What Is in Lavandin Grosso Essential Oil?

The product information identifies linalyl acetate, linalool and camphor among its main constituents. These are important markers, but the exact percentages should not be assumed to be identical across every Lavandin Grosso oil.

A 2024 study analyzed 215 Spanish lavandin essential oils collected from 13 provinces between 2016 and 2022. The researchers found substantial chemical variability among Grosso and Super oils and identified linalool, linalyl acetate, camphor and 1,8-cineole among the major compounds.

For commercial formulation, use the current batch-specific GC-MS or Certificate of Analysis when exact constituent percentages matter.

What Is Lavandin Grosso Essential Oil Used For?

Lavandin Grosso is widely used as an aromatic ingredient in soap, personal-care products, cleaning formulations, room fragrance and perfumery. Its strong lavender-like aroma and relatively high commercial yield make it especially practical for larger-volume applications.

Soap and personal-care products

Lavandin Grosso can provide a fresh lavender character in soaps, body-care products and other fragranced formulations.

Cleaning products

Its strong herbal-camphoraceous odor is useful where a crisp, clean aromatic profile is desired in household and institutional products.

Home fragrance

Lavandin Grosso can be used in room sprays, diffusers and other home-fragrance products where a stronger lavender character is preferred.

Perfumery

The oil contributes fresh, herbaceous and camphoraceous facets and can be combined with floral, citrus, woody and aromatic materials.

Aromatherapy

Lavandin Grosso is used in aromatherapy and diffusion blends for its distinctive aroma. Aromatherapy use should not be presented as proof that the oil treats medical conditions.

How Should Lavandin Grosso Be Used in Formulation?

Lavandin Grosso should be incorporated according to the requirements of the finished product and the relevant safety documentation for that application.

For cosmetic or fragrance formulation, formulators should use current supplier specifications, SDS information and applicable IFRA or other regulatory guidance rather than assuming that an essential oil has one universal safe concentration for every product type.

What Oils Blend Well With Lavandin Grosso?

Lavandin Grosso blends readily with lavender, citrus, woody, herbaceous and resinous essential oils. The current product information lists clove, Lavender Fine, cinnamon, oregano, rosewood, patchouli, cedarwood, thyme, lemon, orange, bergamot, juniper, pine, lime, niaouli, eucalyptus, tea tree, frankincense, myrrh, sweet marjoram, rosemary and sage.

For a balanced aromatic profile, lavender, bergamot, lemon, cedarwood, rosemary and eucalyptus are useful starting points. The final combination should always be evaluated in the finished formulation.

Is Lavandin Grosso Essential Oil Safe?

Lavandin Grosso is a concentrated essential oil and should not be applied directly to skin without appropriate dilution. Avoid contact with the eyes, inner ears and mucous membranes, and do not ingest the product.

The current product information advises pregnant and breastfeeding users to avoid it and recommends avoiding use on burns and open wounds. Commercial formulators should also review the current SDS and product-specific regulatory documentation before selecting a finished-product concentration.

Claims that an essential oil is a treatment for coughs, colds, inflammation, infection or other diseases should not be made without appropriate clinical evidence.

Quality, Organic Certification and Batch Testing

A high-quality Lavandin Grosso product should be traceable to a clearly identified botanical source and should have appropriate documentation for the intended use.

For professional purchasing, look for:

• • • • 1. 1. • Botanical name and cultivar
              • Country of origin
              • Plant part
              • Extraction method
              • Lot or batch number
              • Certificate of Analysis
              • GC-MS analysis
              • SDS
              • Organic certification, where claimed and applicable
              • Technical specifications for commercial formulation

ISO 8902:2025 is the current international standard for Lavandin Grosso essential oil and replaced ISO 8902:2009. It provides characteristics intended to support quality assessment of the oil.

Current Research on Spanish Lavandin Grosso

Recent research is particularly relevant to Spanish Lavandin Grosso because Spanish production can vary substantially between farms and cultivars.

A 2024 study analyzed 215 lavandin essential oils from 13 Spanish provinces, including 112 Grosso samples and 103 Super samples. The researchers found significant inter- and intra-varietal chemical variability and showed that factors such as genetics, cultivation conditions, harvest date and distillation can influence the final oil composition.

This is why a generic constituent list should not replace batch-specific analysis when a formulator needs exact chemical data.

Why Buy Organic Lavandin Grosso Essential Oil From Get Natural Essential Oils?

This product is offered in multiple retail and bulk sizes, from 15 ml through kilogram quantities, making it suitable for both small-batch makers and larger commercial buyers.

The current product specification identifies Lavandula x intermedia, flowers, steam distillation and Spain as the listed origin. For larger quantities, customers can contact Get Natural Essential Oils directly for current availability and purchasing information.

Where available, buyers should request current product documentation for the relevant batch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lavandin Grosso the same as lavender essential oil?

No. Lavandin Grosso is Lavandula x intermedia, a hybrid of true lavender and spike lavender, while true lavender is generally Lavandula angustifolia. They share a lavender-like aroma but differ in chemistry, sensory profile and typical commercial uses.

What does Lavandin Grosso essential oil smell like?

It has a strong lavender-like aroma with fresh, herbal and slightly camphoraceous characteristics. Compared with many true lavender oils, it is generally less soft and floral and more penetrating.

What is Lavandin Grosso essential oil used for?

It is commonly used in soaps, cleaning products, personal-care products, room fragrance, perfumery and aromatherapy. Its strong aromatic profile makes it particularly useful where a pronounced lavender character is wanted.

Is Lavandin Grosso safe to apply directly to the skin?

Essential oils are concentrated materials and should generally be diluted for topical use. This product should not be ingested and should be kept away from the eyes, inner ears and mucous membranes.

Does Lavandin Grosso contain camphor?

Yes. Camphor is one of the characteristic constituents reported for Lavandin Grosso, although the exact concentration varies by cultivar, origin, crop and batch. Use a current GC-MS report for exact percentages.

How is Lavandin Grosso different from Lavandula angustifolia?

Lavandin Grosso is a hybrid of L. angustifolia and L. latifolia. It typically has a stronger herbal and camphoraceous aroma and is widely used as a higher-yielding, economical lavender-type raw material.

Can Lavandin Grosso be used in commercial formulations?

Yes, it is used commercially in soaps, personal care, cleaning, home fragrance and perfumery. Commercial formulators should review the current SDS, COA, GC-MS and applicable product-specific fragrance or cosmetic requirements.

What should I request when buying Lavandin Grosso in bulk?

Ask for the botanical identity, cultivar, origin, plant part, extraction method, lot number, COA, GC-MS and SDS. If the oil is marketed as organic, also ask for the relevant certification or supporting documentation.

Author Expertise

Reviewed by Mr. Feroz Alloo, Certified Aromatherapist

Mr. Feroz Alloo is a Certified Aromatherapist with more than 20 years of experience working with essential oils, aromatherapy and natural aromatic products. His practical experience supports the product information, blending guidance and essential-oil safety considerations presented on this page.

For transparency, product-specific specifications such as botanical identity, origin, extraction method and batch composition should be supported by the supplier’s current technical documentation, including applicable Certificates of Analysis (COA), GC-MS reports and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Sources

• • • • 1. 1. 1. ISO — ISO 8902:2025, Essential oil of lavandin Grosso.
                 https://www.iso.org/standard/88590.html
              2. Journal of Applied Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants — Essential oils of lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia Emeric ex Loisel.) of Spain: A case study on clones ‘Grosso’ and ‘Super’, 2024.
                 DOI: 10.1016/j.jarmap.2024.100550
              3. Molecules / PubMed Central — Liquid and Vapour Phase of Lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia) Essential Oil: Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity.
                 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6696025/
              4. The Essential Oil Company — Certified Organic Lavandin Grosso product specifications, applications and regulatory documentation.
                 https://www.essentialoil.com/products/certified-organic-lavandin-essential-oil
              5. Eden Botanicals — Organic Lavandin Grosso botanical and product information.
                 https://www.edenbotanicals.com/lavandin-organic.html

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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