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How long does lavender hold its scent?

Lavender buds (the bits of flowers that are stripped off the stems) that are used in sachets hold their scent for a long time. During the first year after harvest they put out a lot of sweet aroma. After the first year all you have to do is squeeze them and the natural oils will release and the scent will refresh. We’ve had some sachets that were still putting out sweet smells 10 years after they were put in our underwear drawer.