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Violetta (1976)
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   |  Don’t look for nuance or complexity in Violetta. It’s violets and violet leaves here, and not much else. When a scent is this straightforward in structure, its quality really needs to shine. Violetta’s opening is a touch chemical to my nose, and the unsupported powdery violet accord winds up smelling more like a candle than a perfume. Pretty, but I'd rather have it scenting my sock drawer than my person.28 June 2009 |
  |  It's cool, delicious and keeps me happy all day. Nicer than La Violette by Annick Goutal.29 April 2009 |
 | Well, I've had to eat my words regarding violet perfume. I suppose I've met one I really enjoy. Of course it would be from Penhaligon's, because they're amazing. The thing I love about Violetta is its deep purple but resilient green nature, much like the flower itself. There is no sickly sweet candy, no stray Choward's mint found in a Harris Tweed coat pocket. This violet isn't trying to choke me or take over my world (I'm not going to make another Napoleon and his love of violets reference here, even though I just did), it's simply a lovely, elegant fragrance. Darn sexy, too. 05 March 2009 |
  | I’m no expert on violet scents but this is quite excellent. The opening burst of violets is very green and it stays this way for quite a while. During the drydown, the green notes eventually fade, leaving a light candied violet accord that stays quite close to the skin. It never becomes unnecessarily sweet, and the whole composition smells both very natural and uplifting. I’ll have to investigate other violet scents before I can reach a final verdict on Violetta. However, for now, it definitely deserves a thumbs up and is now my current favourite from this house. 24 November 2008 |
 | Sweet, sweet, feminine violet. Definitely for the ladies and not a crossover scent for men. Luckily, men have Trumper's superb Ajaccio Violet cologne to fall back on. For those who love violets, this is a beguiling, strong, true scent. 6 notes: Top: Citrus, Geranium Middle: Violet Base: Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Musk 11 January 2008 |
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| Fresh? YES!, Clean?, YES!, Unisex? YES! Light and office worthy? YES! A perfect light vioet, even for those who are shy of the little purple flower? YES! Is there a but here? YES! Violet fades fast. I've been told that ones nose adjusts to the scent of violet very quickly, so I don't know if it fades, or my nose adjusts.... Either way... it turns a nice clean soapy fresh scent within an hour or two... with a nice sharp bit. Also - on a side not. The bottle is GORGEOUS!!!! 10 August 2006 |
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