Violet Leaf Absolute - 10%


Details

  • Botanical Name: Viola odorata L.
  • Origin: Egypt
  • Process: Solvent Extracted Absolute diluted to 10% in Fractionated Coconut Oil - Organic
  • Plant Part: Leaves
  • Cultivation: Conventional
  • Use: Natural Perfumery.
  • Note: Base to Middle Note
  • Aroma Family: Green
  • Aroma: Cool, crushed green leafy, somewhat sweet, soft earthy/woody aroma; becomes muted and grassy with faint green-floral notes that fade during its long dry out.
  • Contraindications: None known.



Product Name SKU Price Qty
  1. Violet Leaf Absolute - 10% Sample (1 ml) 1021-3
    $2.00
  2. Violet Leaf Absolute - 10% 15 ml (1/2 oz) 1021-015
    $13.50
  3. Violet Leaf Absolute - 10% 30 ml (1 oz) 1021-030
    $20.25
  4. Violet Leaf Absolute - 10% 2 oz 1021-9
    $33.75
  5. Violet Leaf Absolute - 10% 4 oz 1021-10
    $58.25
  6. Violet Leaf Absolute - 10% 8 oz 1021-11
    $104.50
  7. Violet Leaf Absolute - 10% 16 oz 1021-12
    $202.00
  8. For larger sizes or quantities please contact us for pricing and availability.         

Overview

Violet Leaf Absolute - 10%

The cool, crushed green leafy, somewhat sweet, soft earthy/woody aroma of our very fine Violet Leaf Absolute – 10% becomes muted and grassy with faint green-floral notes that fade during its long dry out. Since this highly aromatic, solvent-extracted leaf absolute first appeared in the collection of natural perfumers, its stature has risen considerably – it is regarded as a rare and irreplaceable element in perfumery that lends an unsurpassed elegance to certain floral blends. Violet Leaf Absolute is one of the costliest and most labor-intensive natural fragrance materials to produce – approximately 2300 kilos of hand-picked leaves yield only 1 kilo of the absolute.1

Beloved around the world since the age of the mythological gods and goddesses, diminutive Violet has been revered by the ancient Greeks and Romans, by Pliny and Hippocrates, Shakespeare and Napoleon, and lovers of its perfume throughout time. In the realm of perfumery, Violet Leaf is valued as a superior ‘green’ note, with green notes in general considered to be some of the most important in perfumery.2 When combined in a carefully worked accord in very small amounts, green notes can "bring a naturalness to a perfume, one that is also very difficult to duplicate."3 The source of Violet Leaf Absolute’s elusive aroma has stumped many, since this material features a predominance of unremarkable fatty acids. And although many of the other compounds in this oil are present in concentrations of less than 1%, they largely account for the ultra green fragrance that is unmistakably characteristic of Violet Leaf.4,5

PLEASE NOTE: Violet Leaf Absolute – 10% is intended for use in perfumery only. It contains 10% Violet Leaf Absolute diluted in 90% organic Fractionated Coconut Oil. For a pure and undiluted version of this oil, please see our Violet Leaf Absolute.

For information regarding the use of Violet Leaf Absolute in natural perfumery, please see:


Aromatic Profile: Cool, crushed green leafy, somewhat sweet, soft earthy/woody aroma; becomes muted and grassy with faint green-floral notes that fade during its long dry out.


Appearance: Light to medium green/brown, transparent, mobile liquid.


Use: Natural perfumery. For the pure, undiluted version of this oil, please see our Violet Leaf Absolute.


Blending Suggestions: This product can be safely applied as a natural perfume as is. It is already diluted for easy use and contains 10% Violet Leaf Absolute in 90% organic Fractionated Coconut Oil. Although absolutes are not recommended for therapeutic use, they may be safely incorporated in extremely low percentages (less than 1%) for aromatic effects, specifically if incorporating into an all-over body oil or massage oil. Please note: a little goes a long way.


Blends Well With: Basil, Beeswax, Benzoin, Bergamot, Black Currant Bud, Boronia, Caraway, Carrot Seed, Cassie, Cedarwood, Champaca, Clary Sage, Coriander, Cumin, Cypress, Galbanum, Geranium, Juniper Berry, Lavandin, Lavender, Linden Blossom, Liquidambar, Mimosa, Oakmoss, Opopanax, Orris, Osmanthus, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood (Leaf), Tagetes, Tarragon, Tonka Bean, Tuberose, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang. Traditionally used in 'green' perfumes, Violet Leaf Absolute "can be used in small doses to impart body and intrigue to all the quality florals."5 It is "used extensively in perfumery where its tremendous diffusion and delicate naturalness is obtainable at very low concentrations … in a perfume or base [and] lends an unsurpassed elegance when skillfully used."6


Safety Considerations: None known.7 Dilute product further per Blending Suggestions above if using in a leave-on product to be applied over large portions of the body. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.


Naturals Compendium, International Flavors and Fragrances, Inc., 2009, p. 155.

2 Calkin, Robert and J. Stephan Jellinek. Perfumery – Practice and Principles, 1994, p. 112.

Ibid, p. 96.

4 Rhind, Jennifer Peace. Essential Oils – A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, 2012, p. 254.

5 Lawless, Alec. Artisan Perfumery or Being Led by the Nose, 2009, p. 81.

6 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 656.

7 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 217.


The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made by Eden Botanicals as to the medicinal value of any products from Eden Botanicals. The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.

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Customer Reviews for Violet Leaf Absolute - 10%

Greener than green, and the most intense scent of them all! Review by
Rating
4
Not for the timid, this is the sandalwood of greens. Probably, to be diluted 1/18th of a drop in a blend. By itself, it's greener than green. Tree-leaf juice green. Chlorophyll-heavy, this could be the scent of vine leaves. It's over-confident, like a cross-Atlantic pilot in 1932. Picture this: you've just crash-landed your plane in the Amazon, it's dark and all you can see is lush vegetation. Dark green. It's all around you, it's all you can smell, you're in too deep but there's no turning back. It's the fragrance of adventurers who keep coconut crabs at bay while they figure out how to fix the engine. With twigs and a banana leaf. This violet leaf is "motor oil" greasy-green. It's the fragrance for fearless newbie realtors: you're about to sell your first palatial estate, and this is what you wear to meet that snooty family who think they're better than you. But you smell like a million dollars, and you get the sale. It's the fragrance of winners. It's lush, it's heady, it's the color of money and it's to be used very sparingly.
(Posted on 7/23/2020)
Trimming hedges Review by
Rating
5
This has the front note note of plant juice, in dilution it is one of the strongest aromas of my many samples. Green as in mid summer full green. Still the back note is out of the herb garden, but of fresh cut, nothing dried here. So a high note filled by a deep note . I put this in with rose Otto, rose abs, patchouli, it melted in. I haven’t finished aging it yet, so idk what the final will be, but it is a an oil that has a punch and a usefulness w/o taking over the show
(Posted on 3/26/2018)
Lovely! Review by
Rating
5
This is spring in a bottle! I've been mixing it with grapefruit, jasmine, geranium, and clary sage with just a hint of tobacco. Really lovely. Thank you, Eden!
(Posted on 3/15/2018)
The epitome of Green Review by
Rating
5
When I smell this all I can think of is Green....It is the ultimate green aroma....Even at this dilution it is quite strong...I'm excited to mix with Jasmine and Palo Santo to create a well rounded floral woods blend...I think it is the long lost green base note I have been seeking! Thanks Eden you Rock!
(Posted on 4/4/2017)
Excellent elegancer and diffuser Review by
Rating
5
I use this at 1% concentration, and even then very sparingly, to enhance the elegance of various compositions. It also has the effect of causing the diffusion of said composition and enhancing the sillage.

It only works at higher concentrations in compositions that are either specifically green, or very floral. But what it does when used at the right amounts and in the right compositions makes it absolutely invaluable. It is not the only thing I use as an "elegancer", but it is one of the most important.

A little goes a long way, even at this concentration.
(Posted on 9/17/2016)
Fresh and green! Review by
Rating
5
I got just a sample of this, to see how I liked it, and goodness gracious me! The color alone had me hooked! The scent, as another reviewer said, is extremely vegetal, it smells like crushed leaves and bent green twigs! Definitely looking forward to buying a much larger quantity, so I can get this worked into some mixes!
(Posted on 10/26/2015)
Can't Live Without Review by
Rating
5
I agree with the above reviews. I love this oil! It is powerful even in the diluted. I think green when I first smell it and love the faint floral undertone. It is absolutely beautiful and is easy to blend with.
(Posted on 9/10/2014)
Oh my! Review by
Rating
5
The violet leaf is so beautiful. I blended this with Ylang Ylang Complete in a body butter. It is such a wonderful scent. So glad I tried this one.
(Posted on 9/3/2013)
Pure enchantment Review by
Rating
5
My first impression of this oil was the deep, dark green colour. It was eye-catching and mesmerizing. The smell is vegetative - as green as its colour and just as full and rich. This is an oil I'll be buying again and again from Eden - it's splendid!
(Posted on 2/17/2013)