49 community ratings

Violette Précieuse (2017) (Eau de Parfum)

2017WomenClassic

8.0/ 10

Community score
49 ratings

Caron Violette Précieuse is a powdery, green-tinged floral for women that puts iris and violet up front; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.

How does it perform?

From 41 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Powdery

What does Violette Précieuse (2017) (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

It opens with iris and violet, a floral, powdery start. In the heart, musk and lily of the valley soften the scent. Sandalwood lays a woody base, raspberry adds a light sweetness, and the spicy and green touches stay in the background.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads as feminine and classic. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lavande Velours and Birkholz Iris N' Wood have a close profile.