Spike Lavender Essential Oil

ESSENIQ's Spike Lavender Essential Oil, distilled from the *Lavandula latifolia* flower, offers a distinctive aromatic profile. Its intensity, with clear balsamic and herbaceous notes, differentiates it from other lavenders, thanks to a higher concentration of components such as camphor.

Origin and Botany

Spike lavender (*Lavandula latifolia*), also known as broad-leaved lavender or alhucema, is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region, particularly abundant in Spain and southern France. It grows in sunny, dry areas, often at lower altitudes than lavandin or true lavender. It is distinguished by its longer, branched floral stems, with broad leaves and pale blue-violet flowers that bloom in summer. Steam distillation of its flowers produces an essential oil with a powerful and penetrating character.

The aroma of spike lavender essential oil is notably more camphoraceous, fresh, and pungent than that of common lavender. It combines deep herbaceous notes with a slightly medicinal and balsamic undertone. This aromatic complexity makes it ideal for use in blends that require an invigorating boost or a clear, penetrating top note.