Comments on: Do-It-Yourself Lavender Floral Water ~ scented body products http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/09/22/do-it-yourself-lavender-floral-water-scented-body-products/ a blog about perfume Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:15:37 +0000 hourly 1 By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/09/22/do-it-yourself-lavender-floral-water-scented-body-products/#comment-29234 Anonymous Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:24:15 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/09/22/do-it-yourself-lavender-floral-water-scented-body-products/#comment-29234 Jardinier -- I will try that, it sounds like a very nice thing to do. Unfortunately, I have not gardened in years, except for my tiny window boxes in Brooklyn, so I will go back to the BBG (I can bring a lavender cutting to compare to their live Russian Sage)... Jardinier — I will try that, it sounds like a very nice thing to do.

Unfortunately, I have not gardened in years, except for my tiny window boxes in Brooklyn, so I will go back to the BBG (I can bring a lavender cutting to compare to their live Russian Sage)…

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/09/22/do-it-yourself-lavender-floral-water-scented-body-products/#comment-29233 Anonymous Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:35:39 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/09/22/do-it-yourself-lavender-floral-water-scented-body-products/#comment-29233 Yeah, it's an easy mistake. Both have similar scents and are closely related so even the physical appearances share many similarities (especially the flowers). Try getting cuttings of each and comparing the scents. I think you'll find the differences in their scents interesting even as subtle as they are. I'm a horticulturalist by profession so don't feel bad about the mistake. If you are a gardener I highly recommend Russian Sage in the garden, especially if you've had any problems growing lavender. It's an easy-to-grow, wonderfully fragrant perennial and is readily available at many garden centers. Yeah, it's an easy mistake. Both have similar scents and are closely related so even the physical appearances share many similarities (especially the flowers). Try getting cuttings of each and comparing the scents. I think you'll find the differences in their scents interesting even as subtle as they are. I'm a horticulturalist by profession so don't feel bad about the mistake. If you are a gardener I highly recommend Russian Sage in the garden, especially if you've had any problems growing lavender. It's an easy-to-grow, wonderfully fragrant perennial and is readily available at many garden centers.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/09/22/do-it-yourself-lavender-floral-water-scented-body-products/#comment-29232 Anonymous Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:33:51 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/09/22/do-it-yourself-lavender-floral-water-scented-body-products/#comment-29232 Wow, I took the picture myself, at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, it was planted around the parameter of the rose garden there -- I thought it was a form of ornamental lavender -- so thanks for letting me know -- I will have to replace the picture once I get something else. I saw some in Washington Square Park the other day... Wow, I took the picture myself, at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, it was planted around the parameter of the rose garden there — I thought it was a form of ornamental lavender — so thanks for letting me know — I will have to replace the picture once I get something else. I saw some in Washington Square Park the other day…

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/09/22/do-it-yourself-lavender-floral-water-scented-body-products/#comment-29231 Anonymous Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:14:01 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/09/22/do-it-yourself-lavender-floral-water-scented-body-products/#comment-29231 Great article. I have been making lavender products from cuttings I've taken at my job at the US Botanic Gardens in Washington for a while now...However, I think you may want to reconsider your picture. I am 99% sure (due to lower resolution) that the photo is not of lavender, but instead a close relative in the same family (Lamiaceae) called Perovskia atriplicifolia or Russian Sage. It's also wonderfully scented and is a favorite of mine. Try running a google images search for Lavandula angustifolia. 'Hidcote' is a particularly common and popular cultivar. Not that it's essential to your post, but though you may like to know. Thanks for the cool links! Great article. I have been making lavender products from cuttings I've taken at my job at the US Botanic Gardens in Washington for a while now…However, I think you may want to reconsider your picture. I am 99% sure (due to lower resolution) that the photo is not of lavender, but instead a close relative in the same family (Lamiaceae) called Perovskia atriplicifolia or Russian Sage. It's also wonderfully scented and is a favorite of mine. Try running a google images search for Lavandula angustifolia. 'Hidcote' is a particularly common and popular cultivar. Not that it's essential to your post, but though you may like to know. Thanks for the cool links!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/09/22/do-it-yourself-lavender-floral-water-scented-body-products/#comment-29230 Anonymous Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:28:11 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/09/22/do-it-yourself-lavender-floral-water-scented-body-products/#comment-29230 Thanks Zara -- I have tried it in the rinse water on my hand-washing also, especially for hand washing wool sweaters -- and I love the idea of ironing it into sheets (if I were the type that had ironed sheets, that would be the life...) amazing how versatile lavender is! Thanks Zara —

I have tried it in the rinse water on my hand-washing also, especially for hand washing wool sweaters — and I love the idea of ironing it into sheets (if I were the type that had ironed sheets, that would be the life…) amazing how versatile lavender is!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/09/22/do-it-yourself-lavender-floral-water-scented-body-products/#comment-29229 Anonymous Sun, 23 Sep 2007 21:09:04 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/09/22/do-it-yourself-lavender-floral-water-scented-body-products/#comment-29229 thank you, the lavender water is a great idea. i love the scent of lavender and its soothing qualities, i try to have a tiny bottle of the essential oil at hand at all times; it makes headaches better and calms down stress and temper. i also add 3-4 drops of the oil to the softener when i wash clothes, gives it a nice, subtle aroma. or, take distilled water and add a few drops of the oil and fill into a spray bottle, shake well and use when ironing or just anywhere thank you, the lavender water is a great idea. i love the scent of lavender and its soothing qualities, i try to have a tiny bottle of the essential oil at hand at all times; it makes headaches better and calms down stress and temper. i also add 3-4 drops of the oil to the softener when i wash clothes, gives it a nice, subtle aroma. or, take distilled water and add a few drops of the oil and fill into a spray bottle, shake well and use when ironing or just anywhere

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/09/22/do-it-yourself-lavender-floral-water-scented-body-products/#comment-29226 Anonymous Sun, 23 Sep 2007 14:20:09 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/09/22/do-it-yourself-lavender-floral-water-scented-body-products/#comment-29226 Hello Lucy--lovely post! :) Love lavender.... Just wanted to concur on the suggestion of checking with neighborhood gardeners re lemon balm, LOL, as I happen to be one of those people who innocently planted a few small lemon balm plants some years ago and now have more than I know what to do with. We use a few sprigs of lemon balm in pitchers of ice water or lemonade to add a refreshing twist, and people seem to love it. Hello Lucy–lovely post! :) Love lavender….

Just wanted to concur on the suggestion of checking with neighborhood gardeners re lemon balm, LOL, as I happen to be one of those people who innocently planted a few small lemon balm plants some years ago and now have more than I know what to do with. We use a few sprigs of lemon balm in pitchers of ice water or lemonade to add a refreshing twist, and people seem to love it.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/09/22/do-it-yourself-lavender-floral-water-scented-body-products/#comment-29228 Anonymous Sun, 23 Sep 2007 13:07:51 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/09/22/do-it-yourself-lavender-floral-water-scented-body-products/#comment-29228 Rosarita -- you are so lucky to have such a wonderful resource nearby! I have tried the essential oil for blistering, and it works! I've been drinking the tea and like it -- it reminds me of drinking Chamomile tea, it's very mild and soothing... Rosarita — you are so lucky to have such a wonderful resource nearby!

I have tried the essential oil for blistering, and it works! I've been drinking the tea and like it — it reminds me of drinking Chamomile tea, it's very mild and soothing…

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/09/22/do-it-yourself-lavender-floral-water-scented-body-products/#comment-29225 Anonymous Sun, 23 Sep 2007 13:00:55 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/09/22/do-it-yourself-lavender-floral-water-scented-body-products/#comment-29225 Thanks Ahtx! I am no expert, but inevitably gravitate to what is appeallling and makes me feel good, so I found out as much as I could and experimented with it myself. I think heating the water intensifies the vapor and fragrance and rinsing my face with it warmed seems to be more immediately effective on my skin... I like the idea of getting some lemonbalm for my window boxes next year. It's funny that people weed it out and throw it away, not realizing how good it is. I'm surprised it's use has not been more commercialized, or at least as much as chamomile has been...I''ve seen it escape into the cracks between the pavement in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, but they are letting it grow, which is nice... Thanks Ahtx!

I am no expert, but inevitably gravitate to what is appeallling and makes me feel good, so I found out as much as I could and experimented with it myself.

I think heating the water intensifies the vapor and fragrance and rinsing my face with it warmed seems to be more immediately effective on my skin…

I like the idea of getting some lemonbalm for my window boxes next year. It's funny that people weed it out and throw it away, not realizing how good it is. I'm surprised it's use has not been more commercialized, or at least as much as chamomile has been…I''ve seen it escape into the cracks between the pavement in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, but they are letting it grow, which is nice…

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/09/22/do-it-yourself-lavender-floral-water-scented-body-products/#comment-29223 Anonymous Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:37:43 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/09/22/do-it-yourself-lavender-floral-water-scented-body-products/#comment-29223 Quarry Joy -- I am so glad you enjoyed it. If you want more along those lines, do visit the White Lotus Aromatics newsletters linked to, they have gathered many beautiful quotations to do with lavender from across American and British literature. Quarry Joy — I am so glad you enjoyed it. If you want more along those lines, do visit the White Lotus Aromatics newsletters linked to, they have gathered many beautiful quotations to do with lavender from across American and British literature.

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