308 community ratings

Violet Blonde

Name: Violet Blonde
Brand: Tom Ford

2011WomenClassic

7.6/ 10

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308 ratings

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Tom Ford Violet Blonde is a floral, powdery perfume that sets violet leaf, iris and jasmine over suede and musk; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: The floral side leads, it arrives with a bouquet.

How does it perform?

From 235 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.8 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

79% 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
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Leathery

What does Violet Blonde smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also finds a place in daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine.

The top has violet leaf, pink pepper and mandarin orange, with the pepper adding a light spice to the floral opening. In the heart, jasmine sambac, jasmine, iris and orris butter bring out the powdery side. The base of musk, cedar, benzoin, vetiver and suede rests the scent on a sweet, woody and slightly leathery footing. Gucci Flora by Gucci Generous Violet and Balmain Ivoire have a close profile.