violet leaves
Green Family
A fresh, slightly sweet, and green note reminiscent of the scent of violet leaves.
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Olfactory Profile
About violet leaves
Violet leaves offer a unique fragrance note in perfumery, distinguished by their fresh, slightly sweet, and green character. Unlike the floral sweetness of violet flowers, violet leaves bring an earthy, green quality to fragrances, evoking the coolness and dampness of a shaded forest floor. This note is derived from the leaves of the violet plant, primarily through extraction methods that capture its essence. Violet leaves are used to add a subtle depth and a natural, green freshness to compositions, often found in the top notes of a perfume to introduce the scent with a clean, crisp opening.
Natural Sources
- •Viola odorata
Synthetic Alternatives
While natural violet leaf extract is prized for its unique scent, synthetic alternatives are often used in perfumery to replicate or enhance the green, fresh characteristics of violet leaves, offering a sustainable and consistent option.
Perfumer's Tips
Violet leaves are typically used as a top note to introduce freshness and a green, slightly aquatic character to a fragrance. They work well in small to moderate amounts to avoid overpowering the composition with their greenness.