Violet is a modest little flower that has long been loved by flower growers, and indeed, by many women. Violets have many varieties. They delight with their colors and touching beauty.
Violets - forest, indoor (Saintpaulia), garden, fragrant, night, many of them are found in perfume compositions. It was in the 19th century that perfumery with notes of violet flourished. The scent of this flower remains popular today.
When creating compositions, many perfumers use not only the aroma of violet flowers, but also the aroma of leaves, stems, roots, so perfumes with notes of violet have different sounds, among them there are sweet floral, green, watery, powdery.
A modest violet in creating a fragrance can be the main note, or it can simply be an addition to other components, but it always gives the perfume a unique sound. Violet is most often found in the heart of the fragrance. It has fixing properties, so in a composition it can be part of the top notes or base.
If we talk about the real, natural smell of violets, then probably everyone knows that it is a light, barely noticeable herbaceous aroma; by the way, the aroma of Saintpaulia is generally difficult to notice, and wild varieties of violets have a fresh, pleasant smell. These dried violets are good for filling pillows, bags, and medallions.
The violet was a symbol of ancient Athens, the favorite flower of Josephine, Napoleon's wife. The aroma of violet contains minor and powdery shades. Minor notes make the aroma refined and subtle, while powdery notes make it bright and rich. The magnificent powdery effect of the scent is enhanced when combined with iris, it has a similar, but more pronounced scent. The strong and bright smell of violet perfume is artificial, created as a result of chemical experiments.
It is possible to obtain natural violet oil. But its yield is so small compared to the cost of raw materials and labor that the aroma of violets is created only chemically.
In perfumery, there are fragrances that contain pure violet notes, and there are compositions where violet delights perfume fans in the embrace of other components. Violet goes well, as already mentioned, with iris, as well as other herbal, fresh and green notes.
So in what perfume compositions does the charming violet hide, capable of captivating with its exquisite sound?
Tom Ford Violet Blonde
Violet Blonde perfume for women was released in 2011. In this aroma, violet takes the lead; the leaves of the plant are used in the composition, the velvety of which is subtly conveyed in the sound. The aroma belongs to the group of floral woody musk. Top notes are violet leaf, pink pepper, mandarin; heart notes are iris, orris root, jasmine; base notes are suede, benzoin, musk, vetiver and Virginia cedar.
The aroma will accompany you throughout the day, it is created to make its owner feel attractive and loved. Its sound creates an aura of sensuality and mystery. The perfume is suitable for daytime use.
Paco Rabanne Ultraviolet
For the third decade now, women have been pleased with the beautiful fragrance with notes of violet Paco Rabanne Ultraviolet, which belongs to the oriental floral group. The perfume is delicate and soft. It will bring pleasure not only in the cold season, but also in the warm season.
The top notes of the composition are apricot, coriander, pepper, almond, orange pepper, red pepper and rosewood. The heart of the fragrance contains osmanthus, violet, jasmine and rose. And this riot of spices and flowers is completed by sensual notes of amber, patchouli, vanilla and white cedar.
A bright and luxurious perfume attracts with its sophistication and originality, the aroma is filled with passion and tenderness at the same time. It charges with positive energy, its warm and inviting trail emits a sea of bright emotions. The magnificent fragrance is housed in an original bottle, the round shape of which and the combination of purple and silver colors create a unique effect. You want to touch it and not let go of it.
Gucci Flora Generous Violet
Women's fragrance 2012 Gucci Flora Generous Violet. This is a delicate violet that you can hear in the evening. Here it is revealed in all its glory. The perfumers used both leaves and flowers in the composition, and to emphasize the beauty and tenderness of the violet, they added iris, which enhanced the brightness of the aroma and added powdery shades. This fragrance is for women.
The composition contains violet, iris, orris root and suede. Flora Generous Violet is a fragrance from the “Garden Collection” of the Gucci perfume brand. The aroma is noble and feminine. It contains sensual notes, they create a feeling of warmth and mystery. The aroma envelops you with a powdery veil and calls to sweet dreams, stirring up memories. A perfume for romantic girls and women, it is able to fully reveal all the splendor of its shades, especially in the warm season.
Rance 1795 Pauline
Rance 1795 Pauline is a perfume for women. It was released in 2011. A delicate and romantic aroma belongs to the floral group. Its owner can be a sophisticated and feminine girl. The aroma reveals an unusual bouquet of cotton flowers, orange and ylang-ylang. Violet sounds in the heart of the fragrance, surrounded by a worthy retinue - luxurious rose and sweetish patchouli with bitter-smoky shades. The final accent of the composition is the notes of tonka bean, benzoin and Virginia cedar.
The Pauline fragrance is intended for gentle girls who prefer a small, fragile violet. The refined and sensual composition reveals itself perfectly in the cool season, as well as at the beginning of spring, and is appropriate throughout the day. The aroma caresses and envelops your skin, warms you with its warmth and spreads like a fragrant cloud around you.
Once the founder of this brand, François Rance, became the favorite perfumer of Napoleon himself, and thanks to his talent he created exquisite fragrances. Today, the perfume house is owned by the descendants of François Rance and continues to surprise and delight with its crystal-clear and captivating scents.
Hermessence Violette Volynka Hermès
Hermessence Violette Volynka Hermès is a unisex fragrance. It belongs to the leather group, released in 2022. The main components of the composition are leather, violet leaf, violet. Violet is often included in leather fragrances, and their sound becomes more delicate. Despite the fact that Violette Volynka belongs to the group of leather fragrances, it is still a violet perfume.
Hermes Violette Volynka is a new fragrance from the famous brand. Its enchanting composition is a combination of delicate flower and brutal leather. The perfume is luxurious, it elegantly combines masculine and feminine, a mixture of sweetness and masculinity. Powdery-sweet, slightly woody, but at the same time expressively floral and feminine shades of violet intertwine with rough and resinous skin tones, creating a romantic melody.
Hermes Violette Volynka (Violet Bagpipe) not only delights with its aroma, but also reminds of the legendary Russian leather for which Russia was famous throughout the world. Its secret manufacturing technology imparted special strength and a characteristic smell. The bark of willow and oak was used to make leather. Therefore, in the Hermes Violette Volynka fragrance you can hear amazing combinations of woody shades. The perfume is subtle and soulful, with an indescribable sound.
April Violets Contemporary Edition Yardley
April Violets Contemporary Edition Yardley is a floral fragrance launched in 2015.
The April Violets fragrance line was released on March 8, 2015 by the British cosmetics brand and is aimed at women. April Violets is a clean and fresh floral fragrance dedicated to the delicate and modest violet.
This composition will reveal violet in combination with citruses, iris, green freshness of mimosa, with a bouquet of roses and velvety white peach. The delicate and elegant aroma ends with a soft and inviting trail of sweet vanilla and mysterious, slightly spicy shades of sandalwood, hidden behind a transparent veil of powdery notes.
Yardley April Violets perfume is decorated with violet from Parma - the embodiment of femininity and coquetry.
A beautiful composition will gently envelop you in a wonderful aromatic outfit.
Pierre de Lune Giorgio Armani
Pierre de Lune Giorgio Armani – Moonstone – fragrance for men and women, launched in 2004. It belongs to the group of floral woody musk. The magnificent perfume has received many awards. Inhaling this magical aroma, you want to express admiration for its beauty and perfection. Iris, noble cassia, tremulous violet, tart and warm wood - these are the components that, in combination with each other, create such a bewitching melody.
Most perfume fans consider it universal, since the aroma is appropriate in any environment. The delicate shimmer of the aroma is revealed by a few notes that complement each other and delight with a chord of joy. This fragrance is a luxurious decoration for both men and women.
The most pronounced note of violet can also be heard in the compositions: Serge Lutens “Bois de Violette”, Tom Ford “Black Violet”, La Violette Goutal.
