About this material
Spike Lavender is a rounded, aromatic shrub that resembles true lavender but has distinct botanical features.
Its flowers are a paler shade of purple, and its velvety grey-green leaves are noticeably broader; earning it the nickname “broadleaf lavender”.
This plant grows wild in the temperate zones of the Mediterranean basin, particularly in Spain, the primary producer, and the South of France.
Unlike true lavender, spike lavender thrives at lower altitudes, up to 700 meters, and reproduces through naturally germinating seeds.
Because it is not cultivated, harvesters must traverse the dry, rugged landscapes of Spain to collect the flowering sprigs each August.
The resulting essential oil is herbaceous and rustic, with a strong camphor note reminiscent of its relative, hybrid lavender.
Spike Lavender oil blends well with Citrus, Floral, Spicy and Woody materials and compliments Patchoulol rich materials perfectly.
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
Note position
Top note · Heart note
Material character
A closer lookOdour strength
(Recommend smelling in a 10% solution or less)
Listed qualitative strength
Tenacity / substantivity
184 hour(s)
at 100%
Listed reference conditions
Fragrance development
Top note · Heart note
Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data
Molecular identity
Fragrance allergen reference
Generic regulatory reference only. This is not a supplier allergen declaration, measured composition, allergen-free claim or finished-product labelling assessment.
Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.
European Union / Northern Ireland
No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 · Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 with 11 November 2025 corrigendum; checked 2026-10-26.
Held EU transition dates: placing noncompliant products on the market until 2026-07-31; making them available until 2028-07-31. Check applicability and current law for the intended market. 2025 corrigendum.
Great Britain
No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (Great Britain) · legislation.gov.uk current text checked 2026-10-26.
Current supplier composition or allergen declarations are required to assess naturals, bases, mixtures and actual concentrations. Reference data checked 2026-10-26; bundle 2026-10-27. Supplementary private documents remain separate.
Product specification
| CAS number | 8016-78-2 |
|---|---|
| Odour description (decreasing) | Camphor, Eucalyptus, Fresh, Herbal, Lavandin, Rosemary, Woody |
| Odour strength | Medium (Recommend smelling in a 10% solution or less) |
| Perfumery use | Effective from the smallest traces through to 0.1% of the fragrance concentrateListed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit. |
| Substantivity | 184 hour(s) at 100% |
| Solvent | None |
| Physical state | Liquid |
| Synonyms | Lavandula Spica, Labiatae Spain, Spike Lavender Spain, Spike Lavender Essential Oil |
| Recorded name / preparation | Lavandula Latifolia |
Safety & handling
Hazard statements:
- H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H315 Causes skin irritation.
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
- H371 May cause damage to organs.
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements:
- P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.
- P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
- P273 Avoid release to the environment.
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
- P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P309+P311 IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
- P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- P391 Collect spillage.
- P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
- P501 Dispose of contents/container with local regulations.
Professional/Industrial use only.
Datasheets & customer documents
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Documentation Supply PolicyIFRA formulation guide
Generic reference only — not an IFRA certificate, compliance decision or use recommendation. The Responsible Person and qualified safety assessor must assess the actual finished formula using current applicable IFRA Standards, supplementary documentation where available and the CPSR.
Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.
Source: 51st Amendment overview, held source checked 2026-10-21. Bundle 2026-10-27. Individual Standards prevail over the overview.
No direct IFRA overview entry matched the recorded CAS in this held dataset. This does not mean unrestricted use, absence of relevant Standards or compliance. Constituent restrictions may still apply.
Typical natural-material contribution references (2)
These IFRA typical composition references are not supplier or batch declarations. Botanical source, extraction and grade must be checked before applying constituent restrictions. No composition is assumed or calculated for this product.
| Spike lavender oil → 2-Hexenal | 0.01% typical reference · 505-57-7 |
|---|---|
| Spike lavender oil → Geraniol | 0.2% typical reference · 106-24-1 |
IFRA source overview · Individual IFRA Standards and supplementary documentation
Supplier certificates and private documents are separate evidence. Their availability does not determine whether this generic guide is shown. This is a dated local reference, not a live regulatory feed.
Creative ideas to explore
Creative directions, not tested formulas.An aromatic opening
With bergamot and a peel accordExplore a citrus-and-herb opening that keeps the herbal character distinct. Compare a brighter peel variation with a gentler citrus reference, noting whether the imagined result feels like a garden cologne or a more culinary aromatic study.
Herb among petals
With geranium and a floral accordPlace the herbal material beside a familiar flower, using the flower alone as your reference. Compare the green and floral impressions through the evaluation and decide whether the herb should read clearly or remain an accent.
Dry aromatic woods
With cedar-like and sandalwood directionsBuild a simple herbal wood sketch and compare a dry wood option with a smoother one. Keep the aromatic material constant so the study reveals which setting gives your idea the clearest shape and most useful contrast.










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