Simply - The Art of Layering: Touch of Violet
Perfumer: Christophe Raynaud
61 ratings
From your scent profile
Jil Sander Simply - The Art of Layering: Touch of Violet is a floral, sweet women's scent that leans towards spring and autumn and suits daily wear and the office.
Skunky's take: Plenty say it suits a meeting and a coffee break alike.
How does it perform?
From 58 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
82% 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
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
- Creamy
- Leathery
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy
LeatheryWhat does Simply - The Art of Layering: Touch of Violet smell like?
Violet leaf, bergamot and mandarin orange give it a fresh, lightly citrusy start. In the heart, white peony, lilac and violet add a powdery, creamy softness. Musk, patchouli and leather leave a woody, leathery trace underneath that steadies the spicy sweetness.
Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without feeling heavy. Voters pick it most often for daily, leisure and business wear, and most find it feminine. Jil Sander Simply - The Art of Layering: Touch of Leather and Jil Sander Simply (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Violet leaf
- Bergamot
- Mandarin orange
First hours
- White peony
- Lilac
- Violet
Towards evening
- Musk
- Patchouli
- Leather
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 33%Spring
- 32%Autumn
- 21%Winter
- 14%Summer
Spring
Autumn
Winter
Summer- Daytime28%
- Casual28%
- Office26%
- Evening13%
- Nighttime6%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026