Overview: Lavender Absolute is a concentrated aromatic extract from the lavender plant, typically obtained through solvent extraction. Lavender Absolute boasts a deeper, more complex aroma that is highly valued in perfumery and cosmetic applications. Lavender is cultivated around the globe, with premium grades emerging predominantly from South France, Ukraine, China, and Bulgaria within our industry. Two primary plant types are distinguished: the “population”; sourced directly from wild lavender, including the 50/52 variety, and the “clone”;
type known as 40/42. For extraction purposes, the 40/42 variety has been the preferred choice for decades. Despite diverse sources, the Albion plateau in France and the Karlovo and Velingrad region in Bulgaria consistently yield the finest flowers. The extraction process involves using hexane to obtain the Concrete from the flowers, which is subsequently refined into Lavender Absolute through regular ethanol washes. The flower-to-Concrete yield stands at 5 to 6%, while the conversion to Lavender Absolute achieves an approximate 70%
yield. This implies that one metric ton of flowers yields around 40 kg of Lavender Absolute. Our product range includes four distinct qualities of absolutes: Lavender Absolute Green, Lavender Absolute Brown, Lavender Absolute Decolorised, and Lavender Absolute Colourless.