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Lavandin Grosso Oregon

Lavandula hybrida var. grosso

Chemotype: linalool / linalyl acetate / camphor type

floralfreshsweetherbaceouscamphoraceous
PLANT PART
flowering tops
EXTRACTION
steam distillation
AROMA NOTE
top-mid

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Aroma & character

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floralfreshsweetherbaceouscamphoraceous
Aroma intensity
75 / 100
Soft & subtleBold & expressive
Note layer
top-mid

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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-based phototoxic restriction was identified for steam-distilled lavandin grosso oil from Oregon in the consulted public sources.

Contraindications & cautions

  • moderateAs with other lavandins, the more camphoraceous Grosso profile warrants more caution than true lavender for children and facial use.
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Inside the oil

17 constituents

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About this composition

This Oregon-origin lavandin grosso record uses a live Oregon farm product page for provenance and process, while the quantitative composition follows the verified Grosso cultivar envelope because no public Oregon farm GC/MS certificate was located in this pass. Grosso remains a camphoraceous lavandin with linalool and linalyl acetate as the dominant markers.

ConstituentTypical amountReported rangeChemical familySource
1,8-cineole
5.5%
4–7%monoterpene oxide
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Lavender: The Genus Lavandula

PDF p.132 line 4707 (1,8-cineole 4-7%)
camphor
7%
6–8%monoterpene ketone
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Lavender: The Genus Lavandula

PDF p.132 line 4708 (camphor 6-8%)
linalool
30%
25–35%monoterpene alcohol
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Lavender: The Genus Lavandula

PDF p.132 line 4709 (linalool 25-35%)
terpinen-4-ol
3%
2–4%monoterpene alcohol
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Lavender: The Genus Lavandula

PDF p.132 line 4711 (terpinen-4-ol 2-4%)
borneol
2.25%
1.5–3%monoterpene alcohol
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Lavender: The Genus Lavandula

PDF p.132 line 4712 (borneol 1.5-3%)
lavandulol
0.4%
0.3–0.5%monoterpene alcohol
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Lavender: The Genus Lavandula

PDF p.132 line 4713 (lavandulol 0.3-0.5%)
linalyl acetate
33%
28–38%monoterpene ester
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Lavender: The Genus Lavandula

PDF p.132 line 4710 (linalyl acetate 28-38%)
lavandulyl acetate
2.25%
1.5–3%monoterpene ester
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Lavender: The Genus Lavandula

PDF p.132 line 4714 (lavandulyl acetate 1.5-3%)
alpha-Pinene
1%
—monoterpene hydrocarbon
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Garzoli et al., Molecules 2019, 24(15):2701, L. x intermedia liquid phase (a-pinene 1.1, camphene 0.5, b-pinene 0.4, myrcene 1.5, limonene 1.0, a-terpineol 1.6, E-caryophyllene 1.3, Z-b-farnesene 1.3, 1-octen-3-ol 0.3); cross-checked Pokajewicz et al., Molecules 2023, 28(7):2943, Grosso Table 6

Camphene
0.5%
—bicyclic monoterpene hydrocarbon
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Garzoli et al., Molecules 2019, 24(15):2701, L. x intermedia liquid phase (a-pinene 1.1, camphene 0.5, b-pinene 0.4, myrcene 1.5, limonene 1.0, a-terpineol 1.6, E-caryophyllene 1.3, Z-b-farnesene 1.3, 1-octen-3-ol 0.3); cross-checked Pokajewicz et al., Molecules 2023, 28(7):2943, Grosso Table 6

beta-Pinene
0.6%
—monoterpene hydrocarbon
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Garzoli et al., Molecules 2019, 24(15):2701, L. x intermedia liquid phase (a-pinene 1.1, camphene 0.5, b-pinene 0.4, myrcene 1.5, limonene 1.0, a-terpineol 1.6, E-caryophyllene 1.3, Z-b-farnesene 1.3, 1-octen-3-ol 0.3); cross-checked Pokajewicz et al., Molecules 2023, 28(7):2943, Grosso Table 6

beta-Myrcene
1.2%
—monoterpene hydrocarbon
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Garzoli et al., Molecules 2019, 24(15):2701, L. x intermedia liquid phase (a-pinene 1.1, camphene 0.5, b-pinene 0.4, myrcene 1.5, limonene 1.0, a-terpineol 1.6, E-caryophyllene 1.3, Z-b-farnesene 1.3, 1-octen-3-ol 0.3); cross-checked Pokajewicz et al., Molecules 2023, 28(7):2943, Grosso Table 6

Limonene
0.8%
—monoterpene hydrocarbon
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Garzoli et al., Molecules 2019, 24(15):2701, L. x intermedia liquid phase (a-pinene 1.1, camphene 0.5, b-pinene 0.4, myrcene 1.5, limonene 1.0, a-terpineol 1.6, E-caryophyllene 1.3, Z-b-farnesene 1.3, 1-octen-3-ol 0.3); cross-checked Pokajewicz et al., Molecules 2023, 28(7):2943, Grosso Table 6

alpha-Terpineol
1.4%
—monoterpene alcohol
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Garzoli et al., Molecules 2019, 24(15):2701, L. x intermedia liquid phase (a-pinene 1.1, camphene 0.5, b-pinene 0.4, myrcene 1.5, limonene 1.0, a-terpineol 1.6, E-caryophyllene 1.3, Z-b-farnesene 1.3, 1-octen-3-ol 0.3); cross-checked Pokajewicz et al., Molecules 2023, 28(7):2943, Grosso Table 6

(E)-beta-Caryophyllene
1.3%
—sesquiterpene hydrocarbon
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Garzoli et al., Molecules 2019, 24(15):2701, L. x intermedia liquid phase (a-pinene 1.1, camphene 0.5, b-pinene 0.4, myrcene 1.5, limonene 1.0, a-terpineol 1.6, E-caryophyllene 1.3, Z-b-farnesene 1.3, 1-octen-3-ol 0.3); cross-checked Pokajewicz et al., Molecules 2023, 28(7):2943, Grosso Table 6

(Z)-beta-Farnesene
1%
—sesquiterpene hydrocarbon
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Garzoli et al., Molecules 2019, 24(15):2701, L. x intermedia liquid phase (a-pinene 1.1, camphene 0.5, b-pinene 0.4, myrcene 1.5, limonene 1.0, a-terpineol 1.6, E-caryophyllene 1.3, Z-b-farnesene 1.3, 1-octen-3-ol 0.3); cross-checked Pokajewicz et al., Molecules 2023, 28(7):2943, Grosso Table 6

1-Octen-3-ol
0.3%
—aliphatic alcohol
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Garzoli et al., Molecules 2019, 24(15):2701, L. x intermedia liquid phase (a-pinene 1.1, camphene 0.5, b-pinene 0.4, myrcene 1.5, limonene 1.0, a-terpineol 1.6, E-caryophyllene 1.3, Z-b-farnesene 1.3, 1-octen-3-ol 0.3); cross-checked Pokajewicz et al., Molecules 2023, 28(7):2943, Grosso Table 6

Profile source: Organic Lavandin Grosso Oregon USA Essential Oil; Lavender: The Genus Lavandula; Strongest Scented Lavandin Lavenders · https://www.libertynatural.com/bulk/871.htm ; https://uodiyala.edu.iq/uploads/PDF%20ELIBRARY%20UODIYALA/EL34/Lavender%20%20The%20genus%20Lavandula.pdf ; https://www.gardenia.net/guide/strongest-scented-lavandin-lavender

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 relaxation and calming diffuser blends, similar to lavender
  • reported to support restful sleep and easing of occasional tension
  • used widely in perfumery, soaps, and household products for its fresh, camphoraceous-floral facet
  • used in massage blends for muscle comfort and a soothing sensory profile
  • traditionally associated with general stress relief in everyday aromatherapy use
  • reported to be used in linen and room sprays for a clean, calming atmosphere

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 · 4 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 no public numeric dermal maximum for lavandin grosso was verified in this pass; the missing source type is a primary safety monograph or transcribed Tisserand and Young lavandin entry.
  • A public Oregon farm GC/MS or specification sheet was not located in this pass, so the constituent percentages use the verified Grosso cultivar envelope rather than an Oregon-specific batch certificate; the missing source type is an Oregon grower COA or GC/MS report.
  • Odor intensity 75 is a normalization of public descriptions of Grosso as strongly fragrant and more intense than standard lavender rather than a directly published 0-100 measurement.
  • No directly measured public volatility-rate or tenacity-hour data were verified in this pass.