Why Lavender Grosso Deserves a Spot in Your Shower: A Deep Dive into Potager’s Signature Scent

Let’s be honest: lavender is having a moment. Again. And it’s easy to see why. This floral powerhouse has been used for thousands of years to soothe, scent, and purify everything from Roman bathhouses to Grandma’s linen drawer. But not all lavender is created equal—and at Potager, we’ve chosen Lavender Grosso, a special cultivar with an aroma so rich and bold, it makes ordinary lavender smell like an afterthought.

So what’s the deal with lavender in soap? Why should you care which variety we use? And more importantly—what makes Lavender Grosso so exceptional?

🌿 The Timeless Benefits of Lavender in Soap

Lavender oil is one of nature’s greatest multitaskers. Here’s what it does while you’re in the shower pretending you’re at a spa:

• Calms the nervous system: The scent of lavender has been shown to reduce cortisol levels and promote relaxation. This means your skin isn’t the only thing feeling better after a wash.

• Soothes skin irritation: Lavender has anti-inflammatory properties that help calm redness and sensitivity—ideal for everything from sun-kissed skin to razor bumps.

• Supports gentle cleansing: Lavender’s antimicrobial traits make it a great natural aid in keeping skin clean without the need for harsh chemicals.

• Balances oil production: Whether you’re dry, oily, or awkwardly both, lavender helps bring your skin back to equilibrium.

Now let’s talk specifics.

💜 Meet Lavender Grosso: The Bold Cousin of the Lavender World

Lavender Grosso isn’t your average floral fluff. It’s a hybrid of Lavandula angustifolia (English lavender) and Lavandula latifolia (Spike lavender), developed in France and prized for its high oil yield and distinct aroma profile.

Here’s why it stands out:

• Aroma that stays with you: Lavender Grosso has a deeper, earthier scent with subtle camphor notes that give it staying power. It’s less powdery, more botanical—almost like lavender went to a French apothecary and got a glow-up.

• Higher linalool and camphor content: This gives it a punchier, therapeutic scent that invigorates the senses while still delivering the relaxing lavender experience people crave.

• Grown responsibly: Our Lavender Grosso is sourced from sustainable farms with deep roots (literally and figuratively) in lavender cultivation. We only use essential oil—not synthetic fragrance—because if we wanted fake lavender, we’d just burn a candle and cry into it.

🧼 Why We Chose Lavender Grosso for Our Soap

At Potager, we make our soap the old-fashioned way: by hand, in small batches, using only organic oils and ingredients we can stand behind. Lavender Grosso fits our ethos perfectly—it’s bold, clean, and comforting without being overly sweet or artificial.

We use Lavender Grosso in several of our best-loved products, and once you’ve smelled it, you'll understand why. It’s the kind of scent that makes people pick up a bar, inhale deeply, and say, “Wow. That smells like real lavender.” Because it is.

🫧 Try It for Yourself

Ready to elevate your daily ritual? Shop our Lavender Grosso (French Lavender) bar soap and bring home the calming, clarifying power of this exceptional botanical.

Your skin—and your shower—will thank you.