Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Arovela supplies pure Lavender essential oil distilled from Lavandula angustifolia cultivated at 1,000–1,400 metres on the Isparta plateau of southwestern Anatolia. The continental microclimate — hot, dry summers, cold winters, sharp diurnal temperature swings and calcareous-clay soils — produces one of the world's densest linalool/linalyl-acetate ratios, often compared favourably to Provence and Bulgarian lots. Harvest takes place when flower spikes reach 50–60% bloom, typically late June through mid-July, in the post-dawn window before volatile loss accelerates. Bundled flowers are transferred to the distillery within 24 hours to preserve the freshly cut top-note signature. Steam distillation is performed in AISI 316L stainless vessels over 2.5–3-hour cycles at 100–104 °C, a low-pressure profile that prevents thermal degradation of linalool. GC-MS analysis and a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) are available on request. Typical results: linalool 30–42%, linalyl acetate 35–48%, 1,8-cineole <1.5%, camphor <1%, terpinen-4-ol 2–5%, lavandulol 0.5–2%. The chemotype conforms to ISO 3515:2019 (essential oil of lavender, true) and can be tested against the European Pharmacopoeia monograph on request. B2B buyer base spans three segments: luxury cosmetic and skincare formulators (anti-aging serums, night creams, organic cleansers, hair tonics); clinical aromatherapy and phytotherapy houses (anxiolytic blends, massage carriers, natural sleep complements, dermatological balms); and functional food/beverage producers (artisan lavender lemonades, premium chocolate inclusions, botanical gin distilleries, kombucha flavouring). EU exports comply with EC No 1334/2008 flavouring regulation and IFRA standards (Category 4 limits for linalool); US-bound shipments support California Prop 65 disclosure when required. Packaging options are tiered to buyer scale: 1 kg amber glass bottles for sample and R&D laboratories; 5 kg internally lacquered aluminium canisters for pilot production; 25 kg AISI 316L stainless drums for bulk industrial use. All containers are nitrogen-flushed and argon-blanketed at fill to protect a 24-month shelf life; shipments are classed under UN 3082 for sea and air freight. Incoterms 2020 supported include EXW, FOB Izmir, FOB Mersin and CIF to major EU/US/Asian ports, with DAP/DDP on request; one 20-foot container accommodates up to 12 metric tonnes of drummed oil, with LCL palletisation available for smaller orders. There is no fixed minimum order — volumes and prices are agreed per project. Pilot samples 100 g–1 kg supplied free of charge, with courier paid by the buyer. COA, MSDS (REACH SDS Annex II compliant), allergen declaration covering linalool/geraniol/limonene and certificate of origin are available on request. Contract cultivation, private-label filling and custom-chemotype distillation (high linalyl-acetate or low-camphor profiles) are available under annual supply agreements.

Geographic origin:Isparta plateau, Türkiye