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Violet

Cycle 002

Perfumer: Nathalie Lorson

2023UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.2/ 10
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Violet Cycle 002 is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of lemon and mandarin orange against the warm spice of cumin, black pepper and clove.

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How does it perform?

From 14 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.8 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
6.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

69% 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.

  1. Citrus
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Resinous

What does Cycle 002 smell like?

The top is citrus-led, with lemon, mandarin orange, bitter orange and bergamot. In the heart, cumin, black pepper, chili and clove bring the spice, softened by elemi resin. The base settles into a sweet, resinous warmth from frankincense, Peru balsam and labdanum, with cedar and gaiac wood giving it a woody floor.

Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the sample of votes is small, so treat that as a rough guide. Its spicy, resinous character suits anyone who likes a warm, composed scent, and it reads equally well on men and women. Pana Dora Onyx Black and Matca Woody Piperine have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Lemon
    • Mandarin orange
    • Bitter orange
  2. First hours

    • Cumin
    • Black pepper
    • Chili
  3. Towards evening

    • Frankincense
    • Peru balsam
    • Labdanum

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 36%
    Winter
  • 36%
    Autumn
  • 21%
    Spring
  • 7%
    Summer
  • Casual
    33%
  • Evening
    25%
  • Daytime
    17%
  • Nighttime
    17%
  • Office
    8%

Least picked for the office.

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