The opening is sharply green and slightly watery, with a fresh, slightly metallic quality and the specific character of crushed violet leaves rather than any generalised “green” note. There is a quiet earthy undertone running underneath, and a tender, faintly floral quality that gestures toward the flower without ever becoming sweet or powdery. It is a complex and unusual material that reads very differently at different concentrations: at low levels it adds naturalness, transparency, and a dewy green freshness; at higher levels it can become quite dominant and polarising. Evaluate carefully on a blotter in dilution before building into a formula.

Violet Leaf Absolute works as a green modifier, natural freshness note, and transparent top-to-heart transition material in fine fragrance and luxury personal care.

Recommended concentration: start at 0.1-0.5% in a finished compound and evaluate before increasing; average use around 1-2%. This is a potent and concentrated absolute; always evaluate diluted.

Particularly effective in:

Chypre and floral chypre structures where a fresh green naturalness is wanted
Rose and violet floral compositions as a green, stemmy modifier
Soliflore and transparent floral fine fragrance
Fresh, aquatic, and ozonic compositions needing a natural green anchor
Luxury personal care where a natural green note adds botanical character

Blends well with:

Florals: rose, iris, jasmine, osmanthus
Green: galbanum, tomato leaf at very low levels
Citrus: bergamot, petitgrain for fresh top notes
Woods: cedarwood, vetiver as a base
Musks as a clean base extension

Material Type: Absolute
Botanical Name: Viola odorata L.
Common Name: Violet Leaf Absolute
Plant Part: Leaves
Extraction Method: Solvent extraction
INCI Name: Viola Odorata Oil
CAS Number: Confirm from batch documentation
Origin: Confirm from batch documentation (typically Egypt or France)
Odour Profile: Intensely green, watery, slightly earthy; fresh cut stem character; faint floral undertone; distinctive and tenacious
Appearance: Dark green to olive viscous liquid; may be semi-solid at cool temperatures
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oils
Key Components: Confirm from batch COA (typically includes 2,6-nonadienal, ionones, and other green aldehydes)
Regulatory Status: SDS documentation can be supplied upon request where available.

For external use only. Do not ingest
Avoid use during pregnancy
Potent and concentrated; always evaluate in dilution before use
May cause sensitisation in some individuals; patch test recommended
Avoid contact with eyes
May be viscous or semi-solid at cool temperatures; warm gently in a water bath to liquefy before use
Store tightly sealed in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight
Shelf life: 3-5 years when stored correctly