Lavender 40/42 Blendable Essential Oil

Description Lavender 40/42 Blendable Essential Oil Soft, Floral, & Herbaceous Wrap your formula in the unmistakable embrace of true, classic lavender. This single-note Essential Oil delivers a balanced, soothing wave of clean florals layered with subtle herbal-camphoraceous warmth. Standardized to a precise 40% linalool and 42% linalyl acetate ratio, this blendable acts as the dependable, harmonizing heart of countless custom creations — calming sharp top notes, rounding heavy bases, and bringing a quiet, restorative elegance to every drop. The Anatomy of a Blend Master the art of formulation by understanding the volatility and evaporation rates of your ingredients. The Hook Top Notes The bright, volatile introduction to your product. These are the lightest molecules that provide the immediate first impression, but evaporate the quickest. Use them to create an uplifting, sharp opening. Citrus Mint Fresh Light Fruits The Heart Middle Notes The well-rounded core of your fragrance. As the top notes fade, the heart notes emerge to mask any sharp edges. They make up the main body of the blend and drive the overall theme of the scent. Floral Herbal Spice Green The Anchor Base Notes The deep, heavy finish. These large, slow-evaporating molecules linger on the skin long after application. They act as a fixative, anchoring the top and middle notes to prevent them from fading too quickly. Woody Resin Vanilla Musk Pyramid Placement Top Note (20%) Middle Note (50%) – Lavender 40/42 Base Note (30%) In custom formulation, Lavender 40/42 serves as the quintessential Middle Note (The Heart). Its standardized linalool/linalyl acetate profile makes it the most reliable bridge in your kit — softening volatile citrus top notes, taming sharp herbal greens, and lending floral lift to woody or musky base notes. Whenever a blend feels disjointed, lavender is the diplomat that pulls it together. Masterful Pairings Because of its harmonizing, universally loved profile, Lavender 40/42 is the formulator's most-reached-for blendable. Layer it into these custom profiles to flex your creativity: Spa Day Serenity A clean, meditative spa aroma perfect for premium body washes, salt soaks, and aromatherapy mists. Try Blending With: Eucalyptus (Top) Cedarwood (Base) Honey Lavender Comfort A warm, gourmand-floral aroma ideal for cozy whipped soaps, sugar scrubs, and bedtime body butters. Try Blending With: Honey-type accord (Middle) Vanilla (Base) Morning Garden A bright, herbal-floral lift that shines in everyday hand soaps, linen sprays, and refreshing mists. Try Blending With: Lemon (Top) Patchouli (Base) Custom Fragrance Blending Calculator Knowing the perfect 20/50/30 blending ratio is easy, but calculating exactly how many ounces of each oil to add to your specific product base is the hard part. Let us do the math for you. Input your total batch size and fragrance load below to instantly generate your foolproof custom recipe. Custom Fragrance Blending Calculator Design your signature scent and calculate exact batch weights. 1. Your Base Product Amount of Unscented Base Unit of Measurement Ounces (oz) Grams (g) Pounds (lbs) Kilograms (kg) Milliliters (ml) Desired Fragrance Load (%) 2. Your Fragrance Blend Select your essential oils or fragrance notes from our catalog and assign "parts" to create your ratio. ⚠ You have selected the same fragrance in more than one row. Consider combining them into a single row. Fragrance / Essential Oil Name Ratio (Parts) Add Another Note Your Custom Recipe Total Fragrance Needed 0.00 oz Add notes to your blend to see the exact weights here. Print / Save Recipe Reset Calculator Suggested Base Applications This oil's soft, harmonizing floral profile makes it an indispensable anchor for restorative, spa-inspired product lines. We highly recommend formulating this note into: Lotions, Creams & Butters Lavender's floral-herbal warmth blooms beautifully in emulsified leave-on products, lending an instantly calming finish to nightly skincare routines. Bath Salts & Soaks The classic "wind-down" partner for Epsom and sea-salt soaks — the standardized profile guarantees the same restful scent batch after batch. Linen & Pillow Sprays The harmonizing middle-note volatility makes this oil a hallmark ingredient for bedtime mists, sleep sprays, and aromatherapy diffuser blends. *Note: Always consult the attached IFRA documentation for precise maximum usage rates depending on your final application.