Scent Almanac
Tomato Leaf
Sharp, bitter, sappy green, like brushing past tomato vines on a hot day, with an earthy, slightly pungent edge. People either love it or don't.
- Made from
- A blended fragrance oil. A tomato leaf absolute exists but is rare and costly, so hobby oils are built from green aroma chemicals.
- Strength
- ●●●●○
- Cost
- Budget
- Moods
- RefreshingNostalgicGrounding
- Seasons
- Summer
- Rooms
- Kitchen, Entryway, Living room
No special cautions at normal use; follow your supplier's usage limits.
How it behaves
CandlesGood
Lovely in kitchen candles with basil and lime. A little goes a long way.
Wax meltsGood
Reed diffuserGood
Room & linen sprayGood
Electric (water) diffuserAvoid
Cold-process soapWorkable
Melt-and-pour soapGood
Laundry & cleaningWorkable
Pairs well with
Basil
Top · Herbal
Essential oil
Fig Leaf
Middle · Green
Fragrance oil
Fresh-Cut Grass
Top · Green
Fragrance oil
Lime
Top · Citrus
Essential oil
Lemon
Top · Citrus
Essential oil
Black Pepper
Top · Spicy
Essential oil
Vetiver
Base · Earthy
Essential oil
Galbanum
Top · Green
Essential oil
Spearmint
Top · Herbal
Essential oil
Rosemary
Middle · Herbal
Essential oil
Don't have it? Try Fresh-Cut Grass, Galbanum.
In these blends
A little lore
Tomato plants smell so strongly because their stems and leaves are covered in tiny glandular hairs that burst when touched.