How does true lavender compare with lavandin and spike lavender?

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We supply true lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) — the premium species. The market also trades lavandin (L. × intermedia) and spike lavender (L. latifolia), which are cheaper but chemically different. Species Comparison SpeciesLinaloolLinalyl acetateCamphorCharacterTrue lavender (angustifolia)20–43%25–47%≤1.5%Soft, floral, premiumLavandin (× intermedia)~25–35%~25–35%4–10%Coarser, more camphorSpike lavender (latifolia)~40–50%~3–15%10–20%Sharp, medicinal camphorIf a cheaper quotation for "lavender" is far below market, check the camphor and ester levels — it is very likely lavandin or spike. For aromatherapy and fine perfumery, true lavender's low-camphor softness is the non-negotiable quality.Send us the competitor's GC-MS and we will benchmark it against our true lavender profile.

Species	Linalool	Linalyl acetate	Camphor	Character
True lavender (angustifolia)	20–43%	25–47%	≤1.5%	Soft, floral, premium
Lavandin (× intermedia)	~25–35%	~25–35%	4–10%	Coarser, more camphor
Spike lavender (latifolia)	~40–50%	~3–15%	10–20%	Sharp, medicinal camphor

How does true lavender compare with lavandin and spike lavender?

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