Violet
The violet note is a complex tapestry, often perceived as simultaneously powdery, floral, green, and slightly metallic or rooty. The flower itself yields a delicate, sweet, slightly earthy aroma, while the leaf provides an intensely green, watery, sometimes cucumber-like or metallic facet. The characteristic powdery, slightly woody-floral scent most commonly associated with "violet" in perfumery comes from synthetic ionones. These molecules can create a soft, velvety texture, sometimes with a cool, almost damp earth undertone. Intensity varies greatly; it can be a whisper-soft, ethereal presence or a surprisingly tenacious, projecting force, particularly the ionones. It often behaves as a heart note, blooming after the initial green or citrus top notes, but its tenacity, especially the ionones, can lend it base note qualities. The unique phenomenon of "anosmia" to ionones means the scent can seem to disappear and reappear, adding an elusive quality.
Fragrances
N.C.P. OlfactivesVibrant, crisp, fresh, and warm with a sophisticated citrus-floral and musky character.
Bon ParfumeurA fresh, powdery, and comforting scent with sparkling citrus, green tea, and delicate mimosa notes warmed by musk and oakmoss.
Vilhelm ParfumerieA sophisticated and edgy floral, capturing the contrast of a blooming garden in an urban landscape. The combination of delicate flowers with leather and woods creates a modern, intriguing, and confident mood.
ORMAIEA joyful and carefree scent, evoking laughter and youthful elegance with a sweet, fruity, and floral character.
Histoires de Parfums2001
Inspired by the last Empress of France, the fragrance evokes a sense of royal elegance, seduction, and timeless beauty. It is both luminous and sensual.
Clive Christian1872
Elegant, opulent, and classic, evoking a sense of royalty and English heritage. The bright citrus and lush floral composition gives it a radiant and celebratory feel, grounded by a rich, earthy base.
Histoires de Parfums2001
Mysterious, captivating, and adventurous, this fragrance evokes the exotic and daring spirit of its muse, Mata Hari. The blend of spicy rose with warm woods and a touch of fruit suggests a bold, confident, and enigmatic character with a story to tell.
Les Bains GuerboisNostalgic, sophisticated, comforting, and intimate.
Boadicea the VictoriousAn opulent and sophisticated fragrance with a bold character, blending modern style with vintage charm. It presents a joyful and alluring essence with fruity and spicy undertones.
ByredoAn intense, warm, and sophisticated fragrance with a mysterious and artistic depth, evoking a sense of duality and introspection.
Les Bains Guerbois2013
Artistic, nostalgic, and subtly luxurious, evoking a sense of creative freedom and a fleeting moment of vibrant artistic expression with soft, powdery, and woody undertones.
Le GalionSensual, warm, and mysterious, evoking the feeling of intimate skin contact and the allure of mystical, exotic lands. It blends soft, powdery florals with rich, balsamic woods and a hint of leathery musk.
N.C.P. OlfactivesA sophisticated, sensual, warm, and comforting fragrance with a mysterious floral gourmand character.
Elizabeth ArdenChic, Sophisticated, Beautiful, Fresh, Modern, Floral
AfnanBold, Alluring, Fruity Floral, Woody
What We Do Is SecretEffortless, intoxicating, and rebellious, evoking the cool, artistic, and slightly mysterious atmosphere of an urban night, inspired by the Santa Ana winds and the search for a big break in the city of angels.
Alchemic MuseMysterious, herbaceous, and slightly sweet with an ethereal and intoxicating quality, reminiscent of a vintage elixir.
Maison Francis KurkdjianAromatic, fresh, bright, elegant, morning, sun-drenched.
Giorgio ArmaniWoody, leathery, intense, sophisticated, with aquatic depth and aromatic and floral facets.
Maison d'Orsay Paris2020
An impulsive and erotic scent that evokes a warm, spicy, and intimate feeling, like an unexpected, passionate affair.