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Violet · 1913

Violette Precieuse

Rating4.0 ★ 186 votes
GenderWomen
Year1913
Best for springDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
Collection

The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
10 notes

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
-
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
40
intimateenormous
Price value-
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean-
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
VioletPowderyWoodyOzonicAquaticWhite FloralEarthyGreen
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Violet
Powdery
Woody
Ozonic
Aquatic
White Floral
Earthy
Green

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
2%
weak
13%
moderate
63%
long lasting
21%
eternal
2%
Sillage
intimate
26%
moderate
42%
strong
18%
enormous
15%
Season
spring
46%
summer
24%
fall
17%
winter
12%
Time of day
day
84%
night
16%
Gender
female
28%
more female
44%
unisex
28%
Value
overpriced
23%
ok
69%
good value
8%

Smells similar

by scent profile

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

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In plain words

The main accords of Violette Precieuse are violet and powdery. It opens with Violet Leaf and Violet, reveals Lily-Of-The-Valley and Jasmine at its heart, and dries down to Vetyver and Nutmeg. It projects moderately; people reach for it in spring, mostly by day.

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