I am currently formulating a new scent based on violet leaf essential oil. This has proved quite a challenge for me. I love the scent of violets; the flower and the leaves, and I wanted to capture something of the violet's complex green, earthy and sweet nature.
Starting with a resin base, to anchor the florals, I chose to include helichrysum (immortelle) in the base, as I am mildly obsessed with this scent at the moment. Of course, I added violet leaf and a touch of rose. I wanted to ground the sweetness of the violet with a smokiness, reminiscent of the autumn air early in the morning, so I added a touch of cade. The blend is heady, but I think it may prove to be successful once it has matured for a couple of weeks. I'll see...
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