Powdery

Violet

Note Profile

Botanical 3,639 perfumes

Also Known As

Black Violet, Midnight Violet, Saintpaulia, Violet Accord, Violet Petals, Violets, Water Violet, White Violet

About

Sweet, powdery violet

Scent Profile

Violet has a sweet, powdery floral scent with soft green and slightly woody undertones. Its aroma is delicate and airy, often evoking a nostalgic, vintage character. The note can evolve from fresh and dewy to a more creamy, cosmetic powder finish.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~8h lasting

Family Floral

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

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ScentArt

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What this is made of

alpha-ionone

Principally this

CAS 127-41-3

Alpha-ionone is the characterising violet odorant; violet flower yields no usable extract, so the note is the molecule.

How the layers join

Origin

Violet scent in perfumery is primarily derived from the leaves of Viola odorata using solvent extraction, as the flowers themselves yield little fragrance oil. Ionones, key aroma molecules responsible for the violet scent, are also synthesized for consistent quality and supply.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use violet as a heart note to impart a soft, powdery floralcy and a subtle green facet. It blends well with rose, iris, woods, and musks, and is often used in classic floral, powdery, and vintage-inspired compositions.