About Us

 Elgiva London was founded in Autumn 2023 by Georgiana Pike; it came about because of her passion for thoughtful living and the belief that true luxury lies in simplicity.

The principal product is a particularly pure, single-estate and potent essential Provencal lavender oil which Georgiana knew well but it had not been available in the UK for several years. After scouring Provence’s lavender distilleries, co-operatives, farms and markets for several weeks, serendipitously, Georgiana rediscovered it. The fragrance from this lavandula hybrida is distinct and instantly recognisable; it has been grown, harvested and traditionally distilled by one family over several generations. Even if they wanted to use pesticides and they do not, pesticides could never be included in the lavender cultivation because their farm runs adjacent to the river which supplies the local village. They are also a CENSO accredited farm, which necessitates a sustainable development strategy reconciling technological progress with environmental preservation.

The oil is now beautifully and sustainably packaged in the UK at the Elgiva London premises using very dark purple glass reusable bottles and recycled paper labels; the violet coloured glass preserves the essence and goodness of the oil resulting in a better-quality product and a reduction in spoilage and waste. The signature bottles are hand-dipped in dark green natural wax and designed to look stunning anywhere in the home. 

We hope that before long technological advances will enable bottle closures and the wax strip which are currently not recyclable to be made from mono-materials, which are easier to recycle than products made from different materials. 

When the oil is added to a pillow, diffuser, oil burner, bath or any other aromatic agent it relaxes and envelops a home in an incredible, lingering lavender bouquet. Moreover, a bath with Elgiva does wonders for aches and pains.

Aside from its aromatic properties, it is extremely versatile with a plethora of other practical uses: add to the softener compartment of your washing machine and your laundry will have a distinct lavender-fresh scent and you can safely spray it directly onto clean wool, cashmere and tweed to deter moths. 

The Elgiva range now includes a growing number of accessories including hand-made, boxed, lavender sachets in two sizes with pretty cotton, removable, washable covers. They are equally versatile and can be placed across drawers, over hangers, in suitcases and under pillows. The inners are filled with flowers from the same plants and the fragrance is intense.

Photo by Rahil Ahmad @stolenoranges

In Provence with the lavender farmers, having met them for the first time.