Lavandin Grosso

Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso'

Chemotype: linalool / linalyl acetate / camphor type

floralherbaceouscamphoraceouspowderysharp

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

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Aroma & character

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floralherbaceouscamphoraceouspowderysharp

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 in the consulted public sources.

Contraindications & cautions

moderateThe higher camphor and cineole content of lavandin grosso argues for more caution than with true lavender, especially for children and facial applications.

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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT

Inside the oil

19 constituents

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About this composition

Lavandin Grosso is the dominant commercial lavandin cultivar and is characteristically richer in camphor and 1,8-cineole than true lavender. The composition used here combines the published Grosso acceptable-range envelope with a recent public GC/MS lot report to anchor typical values.

Constituent	Typical amount	Reported range	Chemical family	Source
1,8-cineole	5.45%	4–7%	monoterpene oxide	View source Lavender: The Genus Lavandula; GC/MS Report Lavandin Grosso lot 546028 Lavandula PDF p.132 lines 4707-4707 (4-7%); GC/MS page excerpt line showing 1,8-Cineole 5.45%
camphor	6.81%	6–8%	monoterpene ketone	View source Lavender: The Genus Lavandula; GC/MS Report Lavandin Grosso lot 546028 Lavandula PDF p.132 line 4708 (6-8%); GC/MS report search snippet primary constituent Camphor 6.81%
linalool	33.5%	25–35%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Lavender: The Genus Lavandula; GC/MS Report Lavandin Grosso lot 546028 Lavandula PDF p.132 line 4709 (25-35%); GC/MS report search snippet primary constituent Linalool 33.50%
terpinen-4-ol	3.24%	2–4%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Lavender: The Genus Lavandula; GC/MS Report Lavandin Grosso lot 546028 Lavandula PDF p.132 line 4711 (2-4%); GC/MS report line for Terpinen-4-ol 3.24%
borneol	2.36%	1.5–3%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Lavender: The Genus Lavandula; GC/MS Report Lavandin Grosso lot 546028 Lavandula PDF p.132 line 4712 (1.5-3%); GC/MS report line for Borneol 2.36%
lavandulol	0.38%	0.3–0.5%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Lavender: The Genus Lavandula; GC/MS Report Lavandin Grosso lot 546028 Lavandula PDF p.132 line 4713 (0.3-0.5%); GC/MS report line for Lavandulol 0.38%
linalyl acetate	27.48%	28–38%	monoterpene ester	View source Lavender: The Genus Lavandula; Shay and Company Lavandin Grosso GC/MS Report lot 13400 Lavandula PDF p.132 line 4710 (28-38%); Shay PDF p.2 line 77 (27.48%)
lavandulyl acetate	2.06%	1.5–3%	monoterpene ester	View source Lavender: The Genus Lavandula; Shay and Company Lavandin Grosso GC/MS Report lot 13400 Lavandula PDF p.132 line 4714 (1.5-3%); Shay PDF p.2 line 78 (2.06%)
alpha-Pinene	1.1%	—	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Garzoli et al., Molecules 2019, 24(15):2701 (PMC6696025), Table 1 - L. x intermedia 'Grosso', Lazio IT, liquid-phase GC-MS
Camphene	0.5%	—	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Garzoli et al., Molecules 2019, 24(15):2701 (PMC6696025), Table 1 - L. x intermedia 'Grosso', Lazio IT, liquid-phase GC-MS
beta-Pinene	0.4%	—	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Garzoli et al., Molecules 2019, 24(15):2701 (PMC6696025), Table 1 - L. x intermedia 'Grosso', Lazio IT, liquid-phase GC-MS
Myrcene	1.5%	—	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Garzoli et al., Molecules 2019, 24(15):2701 (PMC6696025), Table 1 - L. x intermedia 'Grosso', Lazio IT, liquid-phase GC-MS
Limonene	1%	—	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Garzoli et al., Molecules 2019, 24(15):2701 (PMC6696025), Table 1 - L. x intermedia 'Grosso', Lazio IT, liquid-phase GC-MS
(Z)-beta-Ocimene	0.9%	—	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Garzoli et al., Molecules 2019, 24(15):2701 (PMC6696025), Table 1 - L. x intermedia 'Grosso', Lazio IT, liquid-phase GC-MS
(E)-beta-Ocimene	0.7%	—	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Garzoli et al., Molecules 2019, 24(15):2701 (PMC6696025), Table 1 - L. x intermedia 'Grosso', Lazio IT, liquid-phase GC-MS
Terpinolene	0.4%	—	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Garzoli et al., Molecules 2019, 24(15):2701 (PMC6696025), Table 1 - L. x intermedia 'Grosso', Lazio IT, liquid-phase GC-MS
1-Octen-3-ol	0.3%	—	aliphatic alcohol	View source Garzoli et al., Molecules 2019, 24(15):2701 (PMC6696025), Table 1 - L. x intermedia 'Grosso', Lazio IT, liquid-phase GC-MS
(E)-beta-Caryophyllene	1.3%	—	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Garzoli et al., Molecules 2019, 24(15):2701 (PMC6696025), Table 1 - L. x intermedia 'Grosso', Lazio IT, liquid-phase GC-MS
alpha-Terpineol	1.6%	—	monoterpene alcohol	View source Garzoli et al., Molecules 2019, 24(15):2701 (PMC6696025), Table 1 - L. x intermedia 'Grosso', Lazio IT, liquid-phase GC-MS

Profile source: Lavender: The Genus Lavandula; GC/MS Report Lavandin Grosso lot 546028; Shay and Company Lavandin Grosso Essential Oil product page; Shay and Company Lavandin Grosso GC/MS Report lot 13400 · https://uodiyala.edu.iq/uploads/PDF%20ELIBRARY%20UODIYALA/EL34/Lavender%20%20The%20genus%20Lavandula.pdf ; https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCMS_Essential_Oil_Lavandin_Grosso_France_LOT_546028.pdf ; https://shayandcompany.com/product/lavandin-grosso-essential-oil/ ; https://shayandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Lavandin-Grosso-Essential-Oil-GCMS-Shay-and-Company-Lot13400.pdf

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

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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.
Odor intensity 75 is a normalization of public descriptions such as 'powerful lavender aroma' and 'intense fragrance' rather than a directly published 0-100 measurement.
The public lot reports consulted show natural lot variation, including linalyl acetate slightly below the historical Grosso range in one lot; the record preserves the verified cultivar envelope while using live lot reports for typical anchors.
No directly measured public volatility-rate or tenacity-hour data were verified in this pass.