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Botanica Gaia Violet Leaf CO₂ Extract Absolute | Viola Odorata | For Perfume, Skincare and Aromatherapy

Botanica Gaia Violet Leaf CO₂ Extract Absolute | Viola Odorata | For Perfume, Skincare and Aromatherapy

Viscous green Viola odorata leaf CO₂ extract with a sweet, cool, powdery green-floral profile.

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Botanical Name: Viola Odorata. 
Family Name: Violaceae. 
Common Name: Violet, viola, fragant violet, sweet violet, Devon violet, March violet. 
INCI: Viola Odorata Leaves CO₂ Extract.
Extraction Method: Supercritical CO2 Extraction.
Parts Used: Leaves. 
Note: Middle note.
Odor: Sweet, green, green-floral.  
Appearance: Green. Semi-solid or viscous.
Country of Origin: Bulgaria.
Blends: Try mixing Violet Absolute Oil with: Vanilla, Beeswax, Amber, Tuberose, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Citric oils, Muhuhu. 

Violet Leaf CO₂ Extract, derived from the fresh, deep-green leaves of Viola odorata through supercritical carbon dioxide extraction, is one of the most elegant, refined, and emotionally evocative botanical materials in modern natural perfumery and high-end cosmetic formulation. Distinguished by its unmistakably green, powdery, and slightly floral aroma, this extract captures the true essence of violet leaves more faithfully than any steam-distilled oil or absolute, offering a complex and delicately layered scent profile worthy of luxury fragrance houses.

The CO₂ extraction method preserves the leaf’s most subtle aromatic molecules, trace floral notes, and green aldehydic facets without using heat or chemical solvents. The result is a pure, rich, multifaceted aromatic extract with remarkable depth, natural sophistication, and exceptional versatility—ideal for artisanal perfumery, botanical skincare, aromatherapeutic blends, and niche fragrance creations.

Our Violet Leaf CO₂ Extract is produced in small batches from ethically harvested Viola odorata plants. Each batch is handled at low temperatures to maintain the extract’s integrity, subtlety, and intoxicating green complexity.

Aromatic Profile

Violet Leaf CO₂ Extract offers one of the most distinctive and refined green notes in the natural perfumer’s palette.

Top Notes: fresh-cut leaves, crushed stems, gentle green aldehydes

Heart Notes: powdery, cool, dewy, slightly floral violet nuance

Base Notes: soft moss, earthy sweetness, faint ionone-like undertones


The aroma is:

Green
Powdery
Cool
Elegant
Slightly floral
Fresh yet mysterious

Unlike violet flower fragrances, which are often synthetically recreated, violet leaf delivers the true botanical nature of the plant: clean, smooth, breathy, and sophisticated.

It blends beautifully with:

Orris butter
Rose and geranium
Sandalwood
Cedarwood
Vetiver
Blackcurrant bud
Oakmoss
Violet flower accords
Jasmine grandiflorum
Mimosa absolute


In perfumery, it is essential for creating green florals, powdery compositions, fresh chypres, and elegant modern botanical fragrances.

Uses in Natural Perfumery

1. Exquisite Green Top-to-Heart Note

Violet leaf provides a fresh, green sophistication to perfume compositions and acts as a bridge between top notes and floral hearts.

2. Signature Ingredient in High-End Floral Perfumes

Its powdery, dewy character pairs perfectly with:

Iris
Rose
Mimosa
White florals


It adds lift, naturalness, and an unmistakable elegance.

3. Ideal for Chypres, Fougere, and Botanical Colognes

Violet leaf adds signature coolness and refined greenery, balancing resinous or woody bases.

4. Enhances Modern Niche Perfumes

Luxury niche perfumers use violet leaf for its unique combination of:

Modernity
Nostalgia
Delicacy
Airy lightness


Its complexity makes even simple blends feel expensive, clean, and artistic.

Cosmetic & Aromatherapeutic Applications

While prized for perfumery, Violet Leaf CO₂ Extract also offers subtle skincare and emotional benefits.

1. Wellness & Emotional Aromatherapy

The cool, green aroma is known for its ability to:

-Calm emotional overwhelm
-Soothe the mind
-Inspire introspection
-Bring a sense of soft luxury and quiet elegance

It is excellent in meditation oils and botanical inhalers.

2. Luxury Skincare Formulations

Though used mainly for its fragrance, violet leaf has been associated with:

Mild anti-inflammatory effects
Soothing irritated skin
Adding a fresh, clean botanical aroma to facial products

Perfect for high-end creams, oils, and serums.

3. Hair Care

Adds a refined green aroma to:

Hair oils
Conditioners
Styling creams
Aromatherapy scalp serums


It contributes to a clean, botanical luxury profile.

Texture & Solubility

Violet Leaf CO₂ Extract may be semi-solid or viscous at room temperature.

To work with it:

Gently warm in a bain-marie.
Dilute into carrier oils (Jojoba, MCT, Meadowfoam).
Combine with perfumer’s alcohol.
Use in low percentages for maximum effect.


Recommended usage: 0.1% – 5%, depending on the richness desired. IFRA 51: Category 4: No restriction. Common uses in perfume: 0.25-50%.

Safety Guidelines: 

-Always patch test before topical use.
- For external use only.
-Use in dilutions no greater than 2% in leave-on skin care.
-Use Amber, Cobalt or Miron violet glass bottles to protect from light degradation.
-Avoid ingestion unless under expert supervision.
-Pregnancy, young children, or sensitive skin users should consult a qualified practitioner.

Specifications

  • Botanical name: Viola odorata
  • Family: Violaceae
  • Common names: Violet, Sweet Violet, Fragrant Violet, Devon Violet, March Violet
  • Plant part: Leaves
  • Extraction: Supercritical CO₂ extraction
  • Country of origin: Bulgaria
  • Appearance: Green; semi-solid or viscous
  • Perfumery note: Middle
  • Odour: Sweet, green and green-floral, with powdery, cool and earthy nuances

Aromatic Profile

A refined green heart material combining fresh vegetation with powdery floral coolness and a soft mossy-earthy drydown.

Olfactive Structure

  • Opening: Fresh-cut leaves, crushed stems and green aldehydic impressions
  • Heart: Powdery, cool, dewy and slightly floral violet nuance
  • Drydown: Soft moss, earthy sweetness and faint ionone-like impression
  • Style: Green floral, powdery, fresh and elegant
  • Perfumery role: Middle note bridging fresh openings and floral hearts
  • Orris, rose, geranium, mimosa and white florals
  • Sandalwood, cedarwood, vetiver and oakmoss directions
  • Blackcurrant bud, jasmine and violet accords

Formulation & Usage

Formulation Guidance

  • Handling: If needed, warm gently in a controlled water bath; avoid unnecessary heat exposure

Applications

Natural Perfumery

  • Perfume oils and fragrance compositions that feature this material’s distinctive aromatic profile
  • Use as a middle note in perfume oils and solid fragrances
  • Blends with Violet Absolute Oil, Vanilla, Beeswax, Amber, Tuberose, Cedarwood, Sandalwood

Aromatic Products

  • Diffuser and room-aroma blends
  • Atmospheric and incense-inspired compositions

Skincare & Body Care

  • Properly diluted oils, balms and emulsions
  • Fragrance accents in rinse-off and leave-on products

Safety

Concentrated aromatic extract. Use at a level appropriate to the intended finished-product category.

  • For external use only; do not ingest.
  • Do not apply undiluted; avoid eyes, mucosa and damaged skin.
  • Do not treat a patch test as proof of population-level safety.
  • Seek case-specific professional guidance for pregnancy, children and known fragrance sensitivity.
  • Store tightly closed, cool and protected from light; stop use if irritation occurs.
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The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products.