Violet Leaf Absolute

Viola odorata L.

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The cool powerful, wet vegetal/crushed green leaves aroma of our very fine Violet Leaf Absolute has soft woody nuances; during the long drydown the aroma becomes muted, earthy and grassy.

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Selected size SKU:1020-015 - Violet Leaf Absolute 15 ml (1/2 oz)

1 ml (1/30 oz)
$8.00
2 ml (1/15 oz)
$15.50
5 ml (1/6 oz)
$32.00
15 ml (1/2 oz)
$75.75
30 ml (1 oz)
$138.00
59.14 ml (2 oz)
$251.00
118.29 ml (4 oz)
$459.75
236.58 ml (8 oz)
$849.50
473.17 ml (16 oz)
$1,580.50
$8.00
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The cool powerful, wet vegetal/crushed green leaves aroma of our very fine Violet Leaf Absolute has soft woody nuances; during the long drydown the aroma becomes muted, earthy and grassy. 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 in very small amounts 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: For a pre-blended and easy to use dilution of this oil, please see our Violet Leaf Absolute – 10%.

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

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

3 Ibid, p. 96.

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

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Very lovely

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This is a very green scent- when you get it, you don't think of violets. However, when you blend it with other scents, it definitely opens up. It's like sitting in the grass and violet patches and smelling the fresh leaves while catching top notes of violet after a while as it dries down. It's very faint, floral and overall, a 'sweet' scent. I absolutely love it. Even if you don't think you're going to need it, definitely pick it up- you'll be amazed at its flexibility and the boost it gives to most scents.

Review by Caine 5/24/2013

Very Fresh!

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I agree with others who said this scent is very 'green', almost botanical. I think it would mix well with some fruit notes and add brightness. This is the first violet absolute I have tried. I think a little will go a long way.

Review by Michele 5/8/2013

"Green" in a bottle

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This is an amazing absolute, the essence of "green" in a bottle! I even smell a bit of the flower in the dry down. A must for any natural perfumer or lover of deep green scents.

Review by SW 5/1/2013

Fresh Spring in a Bottle

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It took me a bit of time to really appreciate Violet Leaf. At first, it was just "too green". Now that I have spent time with it I completely appreciate its "green-ness". It brings to mind the first hint of Spring when the grass starts to become green again, the trees start budding, the daffodils and tulips start blooming, the forsythia mimics the sunshine . . . you get the point. This is a wonderful item. Check out the 10% if you're shy.

Review by Florence 5/1/2013

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