lavender water

Scented purple distillate

Lavender water is a light fragrance made by distilling or infusing lavender flowers in water or alcohol.

Less concentrated than perfume, it's used as a cologne, linen spray, or mild antiseptic.

The scent evokes old-fashioned gentility: Grandmother always dabbed lavender water behind her ears.

Related

aromatics · fragrance · pillow mist · calming spray · linen closet · sleep aid · bedtime ritual · English garden · vetiver · eau de toilette · extract · stress relief · spa treatments · folk remedies · tonic · sachets · aromatic herbs · calming

Categories
Opposites
scent intensity/concentration

lavender waterparfum

French word for perfume

absolutes · perfume oil · attar

scent character

lavender watermusk

Animal-derived fragrance base

patchouli · civet · skunk spray · ammonia · ambergris

function/purpose

lavender waterrubbing alcohol

Antiseptic cleaning solution

antiseptic · disinfectant · bleach · cleaning solution · liniment

Family

lavender, water, lavenders, waters, watered, watering, watery, waterless

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G