Covers both lavender and lavandin species for a diverse olfactory palette
Explores lavender's use in essential oils, absolutes, and perfumery
Delves into botany, art, gastronomy, history, agriculture, and chemistry
Written in English for broad accessibility
Hardcover format for durability and longevity
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Native to the Mediterranean Basin, lavender was imported by the Romans to Provence, its most iconic producer today. The scent of the blue flower and of its hybrid, lavandin, has always been synonymous with cleanliness and soothing freshness. When transformed into an essential oil or absolute, both species offer perfumers a wide variety of