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Norfolk Lavender - English Lavender Cologne

post #1 of 13
3/7/12 at 7:18am
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Prompted by 30 Roses, on my L'Occitane Lavender thread, I started investigating Norfolk Lavender.

It seems that they are a UK based company, and they have lavender fragrances, bath products and the like.

I do see that back in 1999, there was a book published about the company.

Does anyone have any experience with this line?

Are they sold through any US retailers (besides eBay?)

This lavender fan's curiosity is piqued...
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post #2 of 13
3/7/12 at 7:33am
I have not purchased anything from them but here is the link to their website if you have not found it yourself:

http://www.norfolk-lavender.co.uk/sh...ucts-c-66.html

It looks very interesting for those of us who like their lavender.
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post #3 of 13
3/7/12 at 7:43am
I visited their 'Lavender Gardens' in Norfolk, maybe 7 years ago, on the edge of some extensive lavender farm real estate. I think they supply lavender oil to the industry. Many varieties of lavender on display and plants for sale. The usual gift shops/cafe etc. Lots of coach trips stop there (it's near Sandringham, the Queen's country estate) and their fragrances are aimed at this market I think - the 'blue rinse brigade'. I bought a lavender spray for granny, can't remember much about it, sorry. And I can't ask granny as she has gone to the great lavender field in the sky. Worth a visit if you are in the area but don't make it the centrepiece of your holiday!
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post #4 of 13
3/7/12 at 9:17am
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Thanks Jack Hunter, yes I saw the site this morning - I guess I could always try just buying directly from the UK website. I did this when I purchased the Caldey Island and I didn't have any problems...although it did take a bit longer than usual (3-4 weeks, if I remember).

The Lavender Cologne Spray is listed in two seperate spots on the site (here's the other one). Are they different?
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post #5 of 13
3/7/12 at 9:18am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Marais View Post

...and their fragrances are aimed at this market I think - the 'blue rinse brigade'. I bought a lavender spray for granny, can't remember much about it, sorry...

That made me giggle. LOL
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post #6 of 13
3/7/12 at 9:39am
I can see where the confusion is coming from as both are named the same but have different labels and bottles. I cannot believe how affordable these bottles are, a real steal. Strange thing is you have 50ml of one for £9.99 and then in the special offer section the other bottle for 100ml is £8.99.

There is no indication if each one is a specific type of lavender as they both are described as English Lavender. But at those prices if in doubt pick both of them up.
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post #7 of 13
3/7/12 at 12:36pm
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Totally agree Jack. My fingers are itching to get these...
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post #8 of 13
3/7/12 at 12:39pm
They probably just redesigned their packaging for an updated look, and eliminated the items that didn't sell well. I'm guessing the older scent and the new are the same.
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post #9 of 13
3/7/12 at 1:11pm
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So, I was able to find a vintage bottle of it, on eBay. Lucky me. I will post about it when it arrives. It looks like this:

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post #10 of 13
3/7/12 at 1:36pm
Congrats!
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post #11 of 13
3/7/12 at 2:33pm
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I have you to thank for this 30 Roses.
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post #12 of 13
3/7/12 at 2:34pm
Mike, thank you for sharing this.
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post #13 of 13
3/7/12 at 3:43pm
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Originally Posted by mikeperez23 View Post

I have you to thank for this 30 Roses.

If it reeks, you'll know who to blame, too!

(Note that I found a lavender-colored smiley for you.)
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