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Bulgarian Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Bulgarian Lavender essential oil

Lavandula angustifolia produced in Bulgaria — primarily from the Rose Valley region — yields an absolute dominated by oxygenated monoterpenes (52-80% of total composition), with linalool (27-38%) and linalyl acetate (26-37%) as co-dominant constituents across industrial lots.[1] GC/MS analysis of seven Bulgarian industrial samples identified 111 individual compounds, confirming that the Bulgarian crop consistently meets pharmacopoeial benchmarks of 20-45% linalool and 25-47% linalyl acetate that define authentic L. angustifolia oil.[1]

Also Known As
Bulgarian True Lavender, Bulgarian Fine Lavender
Family
Floral
Perfumery Note
Middle
Intensity
Medium
Extraction
Steam Distillation
Plant Parts
Flowering tops
Origins
Bulgaria
Effect
Calming & Relaxing, Balancing
Aroma
Floral, Sweet, Herbaceous, Honey-like
Applications
Aromatherapy, Perfumery, Massage, Skincare, Bath & Body, Medicinal
Price
$$$$Lavandula angustifolia from Bulgaria's Rose Valley is considered among the finest true lavenders; the cool highland climate produces a particularly delicate aroma that commands a slight premium
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References

  1. [1]Exploring the Chemical Composition of Bulgarian Lavender Absolute (Lavandula angustifolia Mill.) by GC/MS and GC-FID — Nedeltcheva-Antonova D et al. Plants, 2022