Violet Ida
Perfumer: Mathieu Nardin
271 ratings
From your scent profile
Miller Harris Violet Ida is a floral, sweet and powdery violet scent with creamy and lightly spicy shades, aimed at women and easiest to wear in spring and fall.
Skunky's take: A floral hello, my nose just bloomed.
How does it perform?
From 220 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
88% 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
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Powdery
- Creamy
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Powdery
CreamyWhat does Violet Ida smell like?
It opens with carrot and Italian bergamot, then moves to orris butter, violet and heliotrope in the heart. Liquidambar and vanilla in the base soften it into a creamy sweetness, while the powdery floral side stays clear from start to finish.
Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, winter is not far behind, and summer is the least chosen. It suits leisure, work and daily wear, with evening and night out also getting votes. Most voters read it as feminine. Chabaud La Nuit Danse and Chanel Comète have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Carrot
- Italian bergamot
First hours
- Orris butter
- Violet
- Heliotrope
Towards evening
- Liquidambar
- Vanilla
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 34%Autumn
- 31%Spring
- 24%Winter
- 10%Summer
Autumn
Spring
Winter
Summer- Casual22%
- Office21%
- Daytime21%
- Evening18%
- Nighttime18%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026