I have smelled Lavender EO from 5 different companies so far and they all smell a little bit different. Some seem to have more of a calming effect on me. Some smell a little sharper, some smell a little more medicinal and some smell a little bit sweeter. My favorite so far is a from the company Plant Therapy. Which company carries your favorite Lavender EO and why?
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I've smelled quite a few of them but it's not one of my favorites so I don't by them regularly. I have also noticed differences mainly in the amount of green kind of camphoraceous notes I do or don't detect, I just recently purchased an ounce at rite aid pharmacy (usa) for really cheap it was bogo 1/2 oz.'s of their brand.. was decent for $8, but the cleanest and best smelling ones I've found at a co-op/ natural foods store and either private label (like I'm assuming rite aid's) or small scale producers
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The type of Lavender will make a difference on how it smells. This is probably the best article I have found that summarizes everything I've read in various google searches.
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That place is strictly retail and expensive. I get my Lavandula angustifolia from Essential Depot and my customers are pleased with the fragrance, strength, and endurance. Their UPS rates are killers though, so I usually wait until I need a few things. I hate dealing with their silly discounts.
I've been considering https://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/
Does anyone have any experience with them? Their EO's are here:
https://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/c-89-shop-all-essential-oils-absolutes.aspx
Interesting information on the site. Lots of FO stuff. They do look a little expensive at first glance. I'll have to do some comparing.
There's a more recent thread on Lavender. I personally didn't care for the one listed from Essential Depot, but like Camden Grey and Liberty Naturals. I generally get the 40/42. I have a handful of lavender snobs as customers.
As stated though, it's a personal choice. Noses pick up fragrances different. What one likes another won't.
As stated though, it's a personal choice. Noses pick up fragrances different. What one likes another won't.
I always got the 40/42 from NDA. Recently I'm trying Lavandin as a sub for lavender. Not sure what I think yet. Anyone have experience with this?
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I like Camden Grey. I get the 42/40 for soap and the Maillette lavender for non-soap - lotion, lip balm, etc.
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Perfumer's apprentice is well regarded by hobbyist perfumers, a lot of people in the eo industry will say things made to be used in perfumery are lower quality, I find the opposite to be the case
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I sell my soap, so I'm looking for the most bang for my buck.
Fragrance - My customers must like it.
Strength - They need to be able to smell it in the packaging (shrink wrapped with one mostly open end).
Endurance - The fragrance needs to last until the soap is sold.
I'm looking for a compelling reason to change to another source of EO, especially lavender. I can't afford to experiment, so in the meantime, I'm taking an "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" posture.
I'm looking for cost-effective. What are other sellers using in their soaps (and at what PPO)?
Fragrance - My customers must like it.
Strength - They need to be able to smell it in the packaging (shrink wrapped with one mostly open end).
Endurance - The fragrance needs to last until the soap is sold.
I'm looking for a compelling reason to change to another source of EO, especially lavender. I can't afford to experiment, so in the meantime, I'm taking an "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" posture.
I'm looking for cost-effective. What are other sellers using in their soaps (and at what PPO)?
I like and use Camden Greys 40/42 for soap, but now mix it 3:1 with Lavender Flowers from the Sage, finding it helps longevity of the Lavender scent. I had some trouble with the 40/42 fading before trying the mix. I do not like the Lavender Flower fragrance by itself
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