Violet Essential Oil

Latin name Viola odorata - Family species Violaceae

Violet, also referred to as English Violet, Garden Violet, Blue Violet, Sweet-scented Violet, is available as an essential oil made from the leaves and an essential oil made from the flowers. Violet leaf oil is reported to be used more therapeutically; both oils are used in perfumery.

Oil Selection Guide

Color - dark green (leaf), yellow green (flower)
Viscosity - Viscous (both)
Scent - the leaf oil is green, earthy and leafy; the flower oil is rich, sweet, and floral in nature
Perfume Aroma - Middle / top note

Oil Source Information

Plant Type - Plant
Parts Used - Leaves / Flowers
Countries of Origin - Italy, France, England, Greece, China
Extraction Method - Solvent extraction

Known Chemical Constituents

nonadienal, parmone, hexyl alcohol, bezyl alcohol, ionone, viola quercitin

Uses of Violet

Some aromatherapy applications. Violet is also used in perfumery, and sometimes as a commercial confectionery flavoring.

Violet blends well with

Special Precautions*

It is cautioned to use Violet only in moderation (if at all).
Violet can cause irritation to sensitive skin.
* See Safety and Usage.

References and Resources

See References and Resources page.

A Violet in the youth of primy nature,
Forward, not permanent, sweet, not lasting,
The perfume and suppliance of a minute;
No more.
~William Shakespeare (Hamlet)