Stevia Leaf Absolute — Stevia rebaudiana | Green Herbaceous | Origin France

Part of our Professional Perfumers Range — curated for the discerning natural perfumer seeking exceptional depth and rarity.

Stevia Leaf Absolute — The Green Sweet of Natural Perfumery

Stevia is known to most of the world as a sweetener — the intensely sweet-leafed plant from Paraguay that has been used as a natural sugar substitute for centuries. What is far less known is that the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana, solvent extracted in the French tradition, yield a fascinating perfumery absolute of genuine interest and rarity. This is not a material that announces itself with beauty or luxury — it is a material for the technically curious natural perfumer who knows what a green, herbaceous absolute can do in the right context.

French production gives this absolute an authenticity and quality of extraction that distinguishes it from other origins. A dark olive-brown, pourable liquid of quiet character, it sits somewhere between green tea, fresh-cut herb, and a softly floral meadow — a subtle and versatile middle note that rewards exploration in naturalistic and botanical compositions.

Scent Profile

The character is predominantly green and herbaceous — a fresh, slightly sweet leafiness with a delicate floral undertone that prevents it from reading as purely vegetal. There is something of green tea here, something of fresh-mown grass, and a quiet sweetness that is botanical rather than confectionery. It is not a loud or immediately striking material, but used thoughtfully it adds a quality of botanical freshness and naturalness to compositions that is difficult to achieve any other way. A middle note of modest tenacity and considerable versatility.

Perfumery Applications

Stevia leaf absolute is at its finest as a naturalising green accent in botanical and naturalistic compositions — adding a fresh herbal dimension that enriches floral structures, grounds citrus accords, and adds authenticity to any composition seeking to evoke an outdoor, living-plant character. It is particularly effective in tea-inspired compositions alongside green tea absolute and white tea absolute, and in fresh green florals where its quiet sweetness complements without competing.

Use at modest concentrations — this is a concentrated absolute and its green character can become dominant if overdosed. A small addition adds life and freshness; too much becomes vegetal and flat.

Blending Suggestions

Pairs beautifully with citrus oils (bergamot, lemon, grapefruit), green tea absolute, white tea absolute, jasmine, neroli, rose absolute, lavender, violet leaf, galbanum, sandalwood, vetiver, cedarwood, and soft musks. Particularly rewarding alongside bergamot and green tea in a fresh botanical accord.

Technical Details

• Botanical Name: Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni
• Common Name: Stevia / Sweet Leaf
• Botanical Family: Asteraceae
• Origin: France
• Plant Part: Leaves
• Extraction Method: Solvent extraction (absolute)
• Classification: Middle note
• Appearance: Dark olive-brown, pourable liquid
• Odour Family: Green / Herbaceous / Sweet / Floral
• Natural: Yes — 100% pure natural absolute
• ⚠ Shipping Restriction: Due to the low flashpoint of this material, we are unable to ship outside the UK. UK orders only.

Packaging

1ml sample supplied in a 5ml clear flint glass bottle. 5ml, 10ml and 30ml supplied in amber glass bottles — all with inbuilt droppers and tamper evident caps.

Safety Information

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas. Not suitable for use on babies, children, pets or broken skin. Avoid use during pregnancy or whilst nursing. Always dilute properly and perform a patch test before first use.

Sample Policy

We recommend purchasing a 1ml sample first before committing to larger quantities. Please note that no refunds can be offered on opened items.

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