violet leaf
Floral Family
Violet Leaf is a fresh, green, and slightly floral fragrance note, offering a crisp and clean dimension to perfumes.
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Floral
About violet leaf
Violet Leaf is a distinctive fragrance note known for its fresh, green, and slightly floral aroma, which stands in contrast to the sweeter scent of violet flowers. This note captures the cool, earthy freshness of a garden after rain, evoking images of dew-covered leaves. It has a unique ability to add depth and complexity to fragrances, providing a crisp, clean backdrop that enhances floral, woody, and musky notes alike. In perfumery, Violet Leaf is valued for its versatility and is often used to impart a natural, green freshness to compositions, making it a favorite among perfumers seeking to create sophisticated, multi-dimensional scents. Its subtle floral undertones also add a layer of elegance, bridging the gap between floral and green accords in a fragrance palette.
Natural Sources
- •Steam distillation of the leaves
- •Solvent extraction
- •CO2 extraction
Synthetic Alternatives
Hexenol, Hexenal, Beta-ionone
Perfumer's Tips
Violet Leaf is typically used in small quantities to add a green, fresh dimension without overwhelming the composition. It works exceptionally well as a top or middle note, providing an uplifting and clean introduction to the scent. Perfumers should balance its green freshness with sweeter or warmer notes to create a harmonious fragrance.