Sourced from the flowering tops of Lavandula latifolia cultivated in Spain, this essential oil is obtained through steam distillation at peak bloom. Its composition is rich in 1,8-cineole and camphor, alongside linalool, resulting in a sharper and more medicinal profile than true lavender. The opening is highly diffusive, herbaceous, and distinctly camphoraceous, delivering an immediate aromatic impact. Its volatility is relatively high, though its camphor content provides persistence into the heart. The profile is bold and functional. In perfumery, spike lavender functions as a functional aromatic note, used where a sharper, more medicinal lavender character is required in fresh, herbal, and hygiene-focused formulations.
