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Working on a violet composition

There is something about violets. The little purple gems that to me represent spring. It is difficult to create a natural violet perfume composition because there is no actual violet flower absolute. There is a violet leaf absolute but it's green and dark and not a sweet delicate floral the way violets are.
So...what to do?
I am getting somewhere.
First of all what is the profile of the perfume of violets? The notes of the flower are tender and sweet, with the complexity of the exotics like jasmine or ylang ylang. The perfume of a violet flower sort of draws you in in a beguiling way and before you know it it's imprinted on your memory never to be forgotten.
As I say I am really getting somewhere.
As usual getting the top notes stumped me. The question was how do I make something delicate and tender come out on top in a way that will lure a person in.
Notes of carnation absolute, violet leaf and orris butter are key elements in the composition, using rose, jasmine and ylang ylang to provide the necessary floral aspects. Carefully chosen base notes allow the alluring soft tenderness of violets to predominate.
I will keep you posted but it looks really promising.  I am also working in alcohol and find it amazing.
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