Violet Leaf

Violet leaf is the green foliage of the violet plant, extracted into an absolute that smells quite unlike the flower. It is green, watery and slightly metallic, like a cut cucumber stem, with an earthy, faintly powdery undertone. Perfumers use it to give fragrances a cool, damp, leafy freshness, and it works in both women's and men's compositions. It pairs well with iris, citrus, aquatic notes and woods, adding a natural-feeling green thread. In small amounts it makes sweetness look lighter and an opening feel wide and crisp.

In this range it sits mostly in the heart and top, adding a cool, green, watery thread that keeps woods and florals crisp.