Violetta
60 ratings
From your scent profile
Penhaligon's Violetta opens violet with a fresh, green start of geranium, lemon and bergamot, making a floral, powdery women's scent; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: One that never goes out of style; time has not touched it.
How does it perform?
From 55 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
75% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Green
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
PowderyWhat does Violetta smell like?
Geranium, lemon and bergamot keep the opening bright and green. Violet sits at the heart, lightly sweet and powdery. Sandalwood, musk and cedar settle it onto a soft woody base, with a spicy touch in the background.
Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and reads feminine and classic.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Geranium
- Lemon
- Bergamot
First hours
- Violet
Towards evening
- Sandalwood
- Musk
- Cedar
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 45%Spring
- 26%Summer
- 23%Autumn
- 6%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Daytime29%
- Casual26%
- Office24%
- Evening11%
- Nighttime8%
Least picked for nights out.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026