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Description

Violet Leaf Absolute (Viola odorata L.)

Expecting a soft floral violet? Read the Botanical Library guide to understand the difference between Violet Leaf and Violet Flower.

Read the Violet Guide

Why you’ll love it:

  • Perfumer’s essential — adds depth and sophistication to green florals, fougères, and modern chypres
  • Aromatherapeutic calm — gently grounding, emotionally soothing, and harmonising
  • Sustainably sourced and carefully extracted to preserve the living freshness of the leaf
Aroma Profile
  • Green: vivid leaf freshness with cool brightness
  • Leafy: tender crushed foliage and garden depth
  • Floral: delicate violet nuance beneath the greenery
  • Softly earthy: calm, grounded natural warmth
  • Powdery nuance: a refined, elegant finish

Strength: Medium–strong · Perfume note: Heart / Base

A cool, green-floral aroma that feels serene, elegant, and quietly sophisticated.

How to Use
  • Perfumery: 0.5–5% of total concentrate; pairs beautifully with violet, iris, rose, oakmoss, and sandalwood.
  • Aromatherapy: Blend a few drops in jojoba or carrier oil for a serene, grounding perfume.
  • Home & body: Use sparingly in candles, creams, or natural colognes for a fresh green lift.

Blends beautifully with

Iris, mimosa, vetiver, oakmoss, galbanum, rose, sandalwood, and neroli.

Details
Botanical
Viola odorata L.
Plant part
Leaves
Extraction
Supercritical CO₂ Extraction
Origin
Tanzania
Appearance
Deep green, viscous liquid
Solubility
Oil & alcohol soluble

Ethically sourced

Sustainably harvested in Tanzania and CO₂ extracted to preserve the living freshness of the leaf.

Safety

For external use only. Dilute before skin application. Avoid during pregnancy or with specific medical conditions unless advised by a professional. Keep away from children.

Culture

Violets, belonging to the genus Viola, have been admired in European gardens for centuries for their delicate flowers and distinctive green fragrance. While the small purple blossoms are well known, the leaves themselves carry a unique fresh, earthy aroma that has long attracted perfumers.

During the nineteenth century, violets became especially fashionable in European culture. The flowers were widely used in bouquets, perfumes, and decorative arts, symbolising modesty, affection, and quiet elegance.

The scent of violet leaves later found a place in perfumery, where it was valued for its green, slightly powdery character. The fragrance evokes the feeling of fresh spring foliage and shaded garden paths.

Today, violet leaf remains appreciated in fragrance and aromatic blends for its distinctive green note and its long association with garden traditions.

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Dispatched from the UK by Royal Mail Tracked 24®.