Violet

Middle (heart) note Floral Green Fragrance oil

Powdery, sweet and slightly woody-orris with a candy-like note; leaf-heavy versions add a green, cucumbery freshness.

Made from: A blended fragrance oil built from aroma chemicals (and sometimes naturals); violet leaf absolute exists (green and cucumber-like), but a violet flower oil isn't commercially produced.
Strength: ●●●○○
Cost: Moderate
Moods: Nostalgic Romantic Calming
Seasons: Spring, Winter
Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Living room

Blend with it

Follow the supplier's safety data sheet and certificate for use levels.

How it behaves

CandlesGreat

Floral fragrance oils generally throw well in soy and paraffin; check your supplier's recommended load.

Wax meltsGreat

Reed diffuserGood

Room & linen sprayGood

Needs a solubilizer (such as polysorbate 20) to mix into a water-based spray.

Electric (water) diffuserAvoid

Cold-process soapWorkable

Floral fragrance oils are the most common culprits for accelerating trace or ricing in cold process. Read supplier soap-test notes, soap at cooler temperatures and have a slow recipe ready.

Melt-and-pour soapGood

Laundry & cleaningWorkable