Violet Leaf Absolute
Used in 8 formulas
About this material
Violet leaf absolute is one of the most useful in perfumery, lending naturalness and freshness to virtually all types of fragrances. As a modifier to the ionone family they are unsurpassed by synthetics. From traces (in fragrances such as L'Origan by Coty) to overdoses of nearly 1% pure in 1000 by Jean Patou (formula below), violet leaves contribute a magical quality that simply can't be replicated. When comparing French violet leaves with the more common Egyptian type (which we also stock ), the main thing you will immediately notice is that the French material is cleaner, smoother and greener (in the direction of grass alcohol). The Egyptian leaves are a little more intense and have a dist… — Fraterworks
Usage in formulas
The 481st most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 8 of 806 formulas. A signature material: whoever uses it means to.
Where it actually lives
The share of each family's formulas that contain it. Not how often it appears, but how indispensable it is inside that family.
- Leatheryin 4% of 27 formulas
- Woody Spicyin 3% of 37 formulas
- Floral Woody Muskyin 3% of 37 formulas
- Oriental Woodyin 3% of 31 formulas
- Woody Aromaticin 1% of 69 formulas
