Character
The Story of Blue Lavender
Blue Lavender offers a crisp, herbaceous aroma tinged with cool, slightly sweet undertones, evoking the sun‑kissed fields of Provence while retaining a fresh, airy edge.
Heritage
Blue Lavender traces its roots to the highlands of India, where ancient traders first recorded its fragrant spikes. Egyptian artisans used the oil in incense and burial rites as early as 1500 BC, valuing its calming scent. The Romans spread cultivated lavender across the Mediterranean, establishing the first large‑scale distilleries in what is now Provence. By the eighteenth century, French perfumers labeled the oil "blue gold" for its rarity and vivid hue. Throughout the nineteenth century, blue lavender became a staple in medicinal balms and early cosmetics, cementing its status as a versatile aromatic resource.
At a Glance
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India
Primary source region
Ingredient Details
Steam distillation
Flower spikes
Did You Know
"Blue Lavender oil retains a distinctive azure hue when distilled at low temperatures, a trait that only 3 % of lavender harvests exhibit worldwide."