To distinguish lavender from lavandin on a bottle, find the complete botanical name. In the comparison below, Lavandula angustifolia identifies true lavender, while Lavandula x intermedia identifies lavandin. The word "lavender" on the front alone does not provide that distinction.
Which names to compare
EPPO lists lavandin as Lavandula x intermedia. Its other scientific names include Lavandula angustifolia x L. latifolia, showing the hybrid parentage. Keep the x when copying a label instead of dropping it from your note.
Record the full line, including any additional words. The genus name Lavandula alone does not identify the species. Read the package first, then compare the product description with the words actually present.
The eoASSIST oil reference
Search for oils by name and open their reference entries.
A two-bottle comparison sheet
| Field | First bottle | Second bottle |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula angustifolia | Lavandula x intermedia |
| Other details to copy | Plant part, extraction method and ingredients | Plant part, extraction method and ingredients |
| What the name does not establish | The composition or condition of this batch | The composition or condition of this batch |
This is a label-reading example, rather than laboratory results for two purchased products. For a finished blend, keep the complete ingredient list. A lavender reference in a blend's name does not establish that the bottle contains only one undiluted oil.
If the name is incomplete or different
Ask the seller for a photograph of the back label and the full raw-material name. Check a botanical record, including its synonyms, when another scientific name appears. Do not rewrite the label from memory or conclude that a spelling difference alone proves a counterfeit.
You can ask the manufacturer: "The product page says ..., while the package says ... . Which complete botanical name belongs to this batch, and where is it documented?" Include the batch identifier while keeping the buyer's personal details out of the message.
Continue the lookup
Use the eoASSIST catalogue to explore an oil's familiar name. Compare the entry you open with the full package name. Follow the botanical-name lookup guide when you need to investigate a scientific name. A reference entry does not replace your bottle's documents.
Sources
EPPO: Lavandula x intermedia and EDQM's Guidance on essential oils in cosmetic products, 2024, section 3.1.1 with its Lavandula angustifolia example. Checked on 11 November 2026. These sources support naming information, without a treatment recommendation or advice to substitute one oil for another.
The eoASSIST oil reference
Search for oils by name and open their reference entries.