Firenze Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Chemotype: linalool / linalyl acetate type

freshfloralbrightrichherbaceous

PLANT PART: flowers
EXTRACTION: steam distillation
AROMA NOTE: top-mid

Compare with another oil Check supplier bottles Find more oils

LEARN AS YOU COMPARE

What’s inside this oil?

Constituents are the natural chemicals that give an oil its character. See the main ones, learn what they do, and explore differences between batches.

I’m interested in

Meet the main constituents, then select one to see what makes it interesting.

Finding the matching oil reports…

FOLLOW YOUR SENSES

Aroma & character

A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.

freshfloralbrightrichherbaceous

Aroma intensity: 50 / 100

Soft & subtleBold & expressive

Note layer: top-mid

If you like this scent, explore

A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY

Using it thoughtfully

Read the full safety context before bringing this oil into your routine.

Cited dermal maximum · leave-on: No restriction cited
Phototoxicity: Not flagged in this profile
Oxidation risk: medium

A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.

No furocoumarin-related phototoxic restriction was identified for Lavandula angustifolia oil in the consulted public sources.

Contraindications & cautions

minorTisserand and Young do not indicate any special precautions for lavender essential oil.

Read the complete safety guide

Explore measured chemistry from supplier batches

A supplier report describes a particular sample. Open this workspace to investigate measured constituents and their original documents.

THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT

Inside the oil

13 constituents

An oil's character comes from its natural chemical composition. Explore each constituent to understand the connections.

About this composition

This Tuscany lavender profile uses a live Firenze product page for origin and organoleptic description and a live Lavandula angustifolia specification sheet for quantitative composition ranges. The oil follows the expected true-lavender pattern centered on linalyl acetate and linalool, with ocimenes, lavandulyl acetate, terpinen-4-ol, cineole, and low camphor as supporting markers.

Constituent	Typical amount	Reported range	Chemical family	Source
linalyl acetate	36%	30–42%	monoterpene ester	View source NHR Organic Oils Product Specification for Organic Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula angustifolia) PDF p.2, Content of Macrocompounds table (Linalyl acetate from 30.0 to 42.0%)
linalool	28%	22–34%	monoterpene alcohol	View source NHR Organic Oils Product Specification for Organic Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula angustifolia) PDF p.2, Content of Macrocompounds table (Linalool from 22.0 to 34.0%)
cis-beta-ocimene	6%	3–9%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source NHR Organic Oils Product Specification for Organic Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula angustifolia) PDF p.2, Content of Macrocompounds table (Cis beta-ocimene from 3.0 to 9.0%)
trans-beta-ocimene	3.5%	2–5%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source NHR Organic Oils Product Specification for Organic Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula angustifolia) PDF p.2, Content of Macrocompounds table (Trans beta-ocimene from 2.0 to 5.0%)
lavandulyl acetate	3.5%	2–5%	monoterpene ester	View source NHR Organic Oils Product Specification for Organic Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula angustifolia) PDF p.2, Content of Macrocompounds table (Lavandulyl acetate from 2.0 to 5.0%)
terpinen-4-ol	3.5%	2–5%	monoterpene alcohol	View source NHR Organic Oils Product Specification for Organic Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula angustifolia) PDF p.2, Content of Macrocompounds table (Terpinen 4-ol from 2.0 to 5.0%)
1,8-cineole	1%	0–2%	monoterpene oxide	View source NHR Organic Oils Product Specification for Organic Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula angustifolia) PDF p.2, Content of Macrocompounds table (1,8 cineole max 2.0%)
camphor	0.3%	0–0.6%	monoterpene ketone	View source NHR Organic Oils Product Specification for Organic Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula angustifolia) PDF p.2, Content of Macrocompounds table (Camphor max 0.6%)
(E)-beta-Caryophyllene	5%	—	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source L. angustifolia Italian origin: Ghelardini 1999 (b-caryophyllene 5.0%) & Kacaniova 2025 J Food Safety (caryophyllene 7.89, borneol 2.60, 3-octanone ~1%); ester/alcohol minors Pokajewicz et al. Molecules 2021, 26(18):5681 (a-terpineol 0.50-4.52, geranyl acetate 0.77-2.65)
Borneol	2%	—	monoterpene alcohol	View source L. angustifolia Italian origin: Ghelardini 1999 (b-caryophyllene 5.0%) & Kacaniova 2025 J Food Safety (caryophyllene 7.89, borneol 2.60, 3-octanone ~1%); ester/alcohol minors Pokajewicz et al. Molecules 2021, 26(18):5681 (a-terpineol 0.50-4.52, geranyl acetate 0.77-2.65)
Geranyl acetate	1%	—	monoterpene ester	View source L. angustifolia Italian origin: Ghelardini 1999 (b-caryophyllene 5.0%) & Kacaniova 2025 J Food Safety (caryophyllene 7.89, borneol 2.60, 3-octanone ~1%); ester/alcohol minors Pokajewicz et al. Molecules 2021, 26(18):5681 (a-terpineol 0.50-4.52, geranyl acetate 0.77-2.65)
alpha-Terpineol	1%	—	monoterpene alcohol	View source L. angustifolia Italian origin: Ghelardini 1999 (b-caryophyllene 5.0%) & Kacaniova 2025 J Food Safety (caryophyllene 7.89, borneol 2.60, 3-octanone ~1%); ester/alcohol minors Pokajewicz et al. Molecules 2021, 26(18):5681 (a-terpineol 0.50-4.52, geranyl acetate 0.77-2.65)
3-Octanone	0.9%	—	aliphatic ketone	View source L. angustifolia Italian origin: Ghelardini 1999 (b-caryophyllene 5.0%) & Kacaniova 2025 J Food Safety (caryophyllene 7.89, borneol 2.60, 3-octanone ~1%); ester/alcohol minors Pokajewicz et al. Molecules 2021, 26(18):5681 (a-terpineol 0.50-4.52, geranyl acetate 0.77-2.65)

Profile source: Firenze Lavender Essential Oil product page; NHR Organic Oils Product Specification for Organic Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula angustifolia); Lavender Essential Oil: Benefits, Uses & Insights · https://hermitageoils.com/product/firenze-lavender-essential-oil/ ; https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/20240124155630e_Lavender_Spec.pdf ; https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/lavender-essential-oil.php

A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY

Traditional & reported uses

These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.

traditionally used in aromatherapy for calming and relaxation
reported to support restful sleep when diffused before bedtime
used in massage blends for muscle comfort and general relaxation
traditionally associated with easing occasional tension and stress
used in skincare blends for a soothing, comforting sensory experience
used widely in perfumery and personal care for its classic floral-herbaceous note

Explore related intentionsSleep & Rest ↗Relaxation & Calming ↗Stress Relief ↗

For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.

What we're still learning · 3 data gaps

Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.

max_dermal_pct 100 reflects the archive's unrestricted-oil convention because the cited public safety source reports no special precautions for lavender essential oil rather than publishing a numeric dermal ceiling.
Odor intensity 50 is a normalization of AromaWeb's categorical 'Medium' aroma strength into the archive's numeric scale rather than a directly published 0-100 measurement for this Tuscany lot.
No directly measured public volatility-rate or tenacity-hour data were verified in this pass.