Lavandin is a natural hybrid of lavender and aspic lavender. It grows wild on the dry plateaus of Provence. Stronger and more productive than lavender, it has been grown in France since the 20s.
Today, most of its production is located in France, in Haute-Provence and Drome, but it is also found in Spain and Morocco.
The plants are slightly taller than those of lavender: 90 centimeters during flowering, compared to 60 centimeters for a lavender plant; and show ramifications, while lavender blooms on single spikes.
Whereas lavender requires a minimum altitude of 600 meters to grow, lavandin can be grown from sea level.
More resistant than lavender, its essential oil yield is much better, which gives it a more affordable price, and therefore a possible use in functional perfumery.
Spain, France, Morocco
Eau de Cologne 1916 was created in 1916 by the Russian perfumer Meisonier. Originally intended for women, it became very popular with men, creating the concept of colognes for the whole family.
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