65 community ratings

Violette

Name: Violette
Brand: Berdoues

Perfumer: Benoist Lapouza

2017UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.7/ 10

Community score
65 ratings

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Berdoues Violette is a fresh, green floral that pairs a powdery, creamy softness with a sweet, earthy undertone. It is described as unisex and has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 58 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.5 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

78% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Italian iris

French violet leaf

Indonesian patchouli

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy

What does Violette smell like?

The scent rests on three notes: Italian iris, French violet leaf and Indonesian patchouli. Iris and violet leaf set the floral, powdery and green side, while patchouli lays down a woody, spicy and earthy base. Sweetness and a creamy texture soften the edges.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, business and evening wear get similar support. It reads mostly feminine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine.