Parma Violets Fragrance Oil
Parma Violets Fragrance Oil
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Parma Violet Fragrance Oil

(46 product reviews)

Sweet-floral single note of violet with green and sugary undertones.

Top
Green notes
Heart
Violet
Base
Sugar
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The scent

Parma Violet Fragrance Oil is a nostalgic, powdery floral that perfectly captures the charm of the classic British sweet. Delicate violet petals blend with soft green notes and a subtle sugary sweetness, creating a fragrance that’s both playful and elegant. Perfect for spring collections, vintage-inspired candles, or whimsical home fragrance ranges that evoke childhood memories and gentle floral charm.

Branding ideas for your range

Making candles or melts to sell? Here’s how this scent could look on your shelf.

Colour palette
Lavender purpleLilacIvoryPastel pink
Mood
NostalgicSweetRomantic
Name it your way
Violet CandySweet PetalRetro VioletSugared Bloom
Styling inspiration

Pair with soft pastel packaging, frosted glass, or vintage-style labels to highlight its retro confectionery appeal — ideal for spring gift sets, floral home décor ranges, and everyday sweet-scented candles.

How much do I need?

Work out the fragrance oil for your batch.

What are you making?

IFRA max for this oil in candles (Cat 12): no limit · we recommend 5–10%

Fragrance oil
Wax
Best size to buy

Fragrance (%) is the percentage of the finished candle’s weight. 1 litre of Parma Violet weighs about 1.04 kg.

Blends well with

Mix with these to create your own signature scent.

Rose Fragrance Oil RoseAdds a soft rose to the violet Raspberry Fragrance Oil RaspberryAdds a sweet raspberry twist Vanilla Fragrance Oil VanillaAdds a creamy vanilla base Bergamot Fragrance Oil BergamotAdds a bright bergamot lift

Where you can use it

How much to use, and the most IFRA allows.

UseRecommendedIFRA max
Candles & wax meltsSuitable5–10%No limitCat 12
Reed diffusersNot recommended—12.2%Cat 10A
Cleaning & laundry productsSuitable0.5–1%12.2%Cat 10A
Room spraysSuitable2–5%No limitCat 10B
Soap (rinse-off)Suitable3–6%58%Cat 9
Perfume makingSuitable5–20%30%Cat 4
Body lotionSuitable0.5–1.5%7.6%Cat 5A
Face creamSuitable0.1–0.5%7.6%Cat 5B
Lip balmNot suitable——Cat 1

Recommended amounts are starting points – always test. Incense and hanging car fresheners use the candle limit (Cat 12). Linen, fabric and car air freshener sprays use the room spray limit (Cat 10B). Bath bombs, bath salts, shower gel and body scrubs use the soap limit (Cat 9). Not recommended means the IFRA limit is too low for a good scent, not that it is banned. No fragrance oil is approved for lip products.

Details

Flash point>100°C
VanillinNo
Ethyl vanillinNo
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Safety & compliance documents

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Safety Data SheetsIFRA certificatesAllergensCLP label – 10% non-hazardous baseCLP label – 25% non-hazardous baseFree CLP label creator

Safety information

For the undiluted oil, from its Safety Data Sheet. Full Safety Data Sheet ›

Exclamation mark hazard pictogram
WARNING
  • H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Reviews

5.0 ★★★★★

Based on 46 reviews

★ 4.94 from 6,552 customer reviews across our range

Exactly like the sweets. Beautiful and perfect
Emma McCartneyVerified purchase★★★★★
This scent is exactly how it is supposed to be. Spot on!
Emily CarnallVerified purchase★★★★★

Questions

Common questions

What does Parma Violet fragrance oil smell like?

Sweet-floral single note of violet with green and sugary undertones. Top notes: green notes. Heart: violet. Base: sugar.

How much Parma Violet fragrance oil do I need for a candle?

Use 5–10% of the candle’s total weight. For a 200g candle that’s 10–20g of Parma Violet (about 10–19ml). There is no IFRA limit for candles. The calculator above works it out for any size.

How much Parma Violet should I use in wax melts?

Use 5–10% – that’s 5–10g of fragrance oil for every 100g of finished melts. Check the maximum your wax can hold.

Can I use Parma Violet in a reed diffuser?

We don’t recommend it. The IFRA maximum for reed diffusers is only 12.2%, which is too low for a good scent throw.

Can I use Parma Violet in soap, lotion or perfume?

  • Soap: yes – 3–6% (IFRA maximum 58%)
  • Body lotion: yes – 0.5–1.5% (IFRA maximum 7.6%)
  • Face cream: yes – 0.1–0.5% (IFRA maximum 7.6%)
  • Perfume: yes – 5–20% (IFRA maximum 30%)
  • Lip balm: not suitable

Soap, lotion and perfume are cosmetics, so each one needs a safety assessment (CPSR) before you sell it.

Is Parma Violet fragrance oil hazardous?

Undiluted, Parma Violet is classified under GB CLP with the signal word Warning:

  • H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Candles, wax melts and diffusers you make with it may need their own CLP label. Full details are in the Safety Data Sheet.

Is Parma Violet fragrance oil flammable?

No. Its flash point is >100°C, so it isn’t classified as flammable. Like any fragrance oil, keep it away from naked flames.

Will Parma Violet discolour my wax?

It’s unlikely. Parma Violet contains no vanillin or ethyl vanillin, the most common cause of discolouration. Always test with your own wax and dyes.

Is there a CLP label for Parma Violet?

Yes. Our free CLP label creator makes a ready-to-print label for candles and wax melts made with Parma Violet. Safety Data Sheets, IFRA certificates and label files are in the documents above.

Are your fragrance oils vegan?

Yes. All are 100% vegan with no animal-derived ingredients.

Can I use Parma Violet in an electric diffuser or oil burner?

Yes.

  • Electric water diffusers (ultrasonic or humidifier style) – fill the tank with water to the line, then add 3–5 drops per 100ml of water. Start low and add more to taste.
  • Oil burners – mix 50/50 with dipropylene glycol (DPG), or add a few drops to water in the well.

Important – look after your diffuser:

  • Fragrance oils are concentrated, and some plastics used in diffuser tanks can soften, cloud or crack if oil is left sitting in them. This depends on the plastic the diffuser is made from. It happens with any concentrated fragrance or essential oil, not just ours.
  • Empty the tank when you’ve finished. Don’t leave water and oil sitting in it between uses.
  • Rinse and wipe the tank every few uses, as fragrance oils can leave a film.
  • Check your diffuser’s instructions to make sure it is suitable for fragrance oils. If it says essential oils only, or doesn’t say, ask the maker before using it.

How do I use the 100ml bottles?

They include a blind plug to prevent leaks in transit. Either pierce the centre with a pin or biro to use it as a dropper, or remove the stopper, pour, and replace the plug.

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