As some of my old cronies here will remember, I have some olfactory handicaps. I didn't even know violets, iris, narcissus, honeysuckle or lilies (except lily-of-the-valley) had any scent until I began reading fragrance reviews. Needless to say, I've been missing elements from countless fragrances--most regrettably Jolie Madame and Violetta di Parma. [Aw, poor baby. 
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But today, thanks to a sample someone sent as an "extra," a particular formulation has given me a glimpse of that little flower, the violet. For me, the scent doesn't last much longer than it takes to go from wet to dry on my skin, yet I know that faintly sweet, cold and natural odor must be it. And the frag that delivered this micro-experience? Serge Lutens Bois de Violette.
I share my stories here about being "sensorially challenged" so we can all better understand the depth (or shallowness) of the smelling experience. It's especially interesting to contemplate the molecular events that succeed (or fail) in delivering particular odors to each of us.
]But today, thanks to a sample someone sent as an "extra," a particular formulation has given me a glimpse of that little flower, the violet. For me, the scent doesn't last much longer than it takes to go from wet to dry on my skin, yet I know that faintly sweet, cold and natural odor must be it. And the frag that delivered this micro-experience? Serge Lutens Bois de Violette.
I share my stories here about being "sensorially challenged" so we can all better understand the depth (or shallowness) of the smelling experience. It's especially interesting to contemplate the molecular events that succeed (or fail) in delivering particular odors to each of us.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! 
Hermes Hiris is earthy and true too but is fresh,green and floral, much more like a bloom in a garden then the dank tuberous root. The iris in Dior Homme is great but much more of the 'candied' variety. In this blend you also get the shadow of violet that allows perfumers to use this to expand / strengthen the delicate violet note in a fragrance.
Besides Meteorites, you might also check Mystere de Rochas now. 
. Unless VdT is violets to the tenth power, it may be wasted on me. I'm more hopeful the candies will either radiate a smell or maybe register on my tastebuds into something I can translate into fragrance.
