Technical data
- Product Name: Violet Leaf Absolute
- Latin name: Viola odorata
- Extraction: Solvent extract
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 8024-16-2
Features
- Scent: Intensely green, leafy, dewy and slightly floral with a soft earthy-cucumber undertone
- Scent type: Flowers
- Note: Middle to base
- Color: Deep green to dark olive-green
- Viscosity: Medium to thick, slightly viscous
Blends with
Forest After Rain
Purpose
- Creates a calming, woodland-fresh atmosphere for slow afternoons.
- Recipe
Diffuser: 1 drop Violet Leaf Absolute, 3 drops Cedarwood Atlas, 2 drops Bergamot, 1 drop Vetiver.
Velvet Heart
Purpose
- A tender skin perfume for emotional softening.
- Recipe
1% dilution in jojoba: 1 drop Violet Leaf Absolute, 2 drops Rose Otto, 1 drop Sandalwood per 10 ml.
Dillution guideline
- Use at 0.5–1% maximum in carrier oil for skin applications. A little goes a very long way.
- Patch test
Apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Not recommended for children under 6. Consult a qualified aromatherapist for older children.
- Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless guided by a qualified professional.
- Pets
Keep away from cats, dogs and birds. Diffuse only in well-ventilated spaces with pets able to leave.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under qualified professional guidance.
- Storage
Store in a tightly closed amber glass bottle, away from light and heat. Refrigeration extends shelf life.
