The Perfume Library

25 perfumes

Un Air d'Apogée

Violet · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Violet Un Air d'Apogée is a smoky unisex scent that pairs aniseed and sage with mimosa, honey and leather, sitting between floral and sweet. Aniseed and sage open with a spicy edge; in the heart, mimosa absolute, cedar and honey set a floral sweetness on a woody footing. The base adds leather, Balkans tobacco and labdanum for a resinous, smoky warmth, softened by Brazilian tonka bean and Ambrox, which leave a powdery finish. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall, then winter, and it leans towards evening and leisure wear. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it reads comfortably either way. Naomi Goodsir Cuir Velours and Profumi di Pantelleria Passum have a close profile.

Nuée Bleue (2019)

7.9

Violet · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Violet Nuée Bleue is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, with a soft floral and powdery side. Lemon and bergamot open bright, while orange blossom pulls the freshness towards the floral. In the heart, orris absolute and carnation add a powdery touch. The base of white musk, sandalwood and benzoin settles it on a woody, creamy footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it wears on the lighter side. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It gets the most votes as feminine, though a fair share of voters read it as masculine.

Sketch (2017)

7.5

Violet · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Violet Sketch is a floral, spicy unisex perfume in which tuberose and rose meet sweet vanilla and tonka bean. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is also worn for leisure. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic or masculine. It opens with nutmeg, pink pepper and bergamot, then turns floral at the heart with tuberose and rose. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean pull it towards a sweet, creamy, powdery side, while patchouli adds an earthy depth. Juliette Has A Gun Moon Dance and Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Patchouli have a close profile.

Tanagra (2018)

7.3

Violet · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Violet Tanagra opens with pear, freesia and mandarin orange and settles into a floral heart of peony, jasmine and iris, a fresh, powdery scent aimed at women. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Voters mostly read its character as feminine, with some calling it modern or classic. The top pairs the fruity sweetness of pear with the floral lift of freesia and the bright citrus of mandarin orange. In the heart, peony, jasmine and iris add a soft, powdery floral note. Vetiver, cedar and musk underneath keep it woody, calm and clean.

Pourpre d'Automne (2017)

7.4

Violet · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Violet Pourpre d'Automne is a unisex scent that opens with peach, violet leaf and plum, fresh, floral and green in character. In the top, peach and plum bring a fruity sweetness, while violet leaf keeps it green and crisp. The heart of rose, iris and violet forms a powdery floral layer. Musk, benzoin and moss in the base soften it and add a gentle sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and office wear. Most voters find it feminine, though it is marketed as unisex. It has been discontinued.

Compliment

7.1

Violet · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Violet Compliment is a fresh, floral unisex scent with green and powdery edges, softened by a sweet, creamy finish, and it suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some voters choosing it for nights out. Although it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with freesia, orange blossom and palmarosa, light and airy. Ylang-ylang, Egyptian jasmine and tuberose form a floral heart. Vanilla and benzoin sweeten the base and leave a creamy warmth. Gucci Bloom Profumo di Fiori and Guerlain Joyeuse Tubéreuse have a close profile.

Musc Angélique / Cycle 001

7.5

Violet · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Violet Musc Angélique / Cycle 001 is a fresh, powdery unisex scent built on iris and angelica root, softened by white musk. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the occasions it leans towards. A few more voters read it as feminine than masculine, though many see it as masculine too. Iris and angelica root give a floral, powdery freshness. Pepper and frankincense add a light spice, while gaiac wood and vetiver lay down a woody base. White musk and ambrox leave a soft, creamy trail, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Abîme (2022)

7.5

Violet · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Powdery

Violet Abîme is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance with a resinous, smoky side that leans towards fall and winter. It opens sharp and peppery with black pepper, Philippine elemi and chili. The heart of Somalian frankincense, Virginia cedar and Palo Santo brings smoke and resin, and the base of Spanish labdanum and Australian sandalwood softens it into a creamy, powdery wood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading, and it reads more masculine than feminine. Its profile is close to Reine de Saba Ambre Saba and Affinessence Cèdre-Iris.

Pour Rêver (2024)

8.3

Violet · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Violet Pour Rêver is a unisex scent that balances a sweet, gourmand character with spicy, resinous and woody tones, leaving a powdery, creamy finish. Pour Rêver lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters place it in leisure and evening wear, with daily use close behind. It reads as unisex. It opens with maté, marron glacé and hazelnut, a sweet, nutty start. The heart of myrrh, cocoa and Iris pallida turns spicy and powdery. The base of frankincense, rum, gaiac wood and vanilla settles into a resinous, woody, creamy warmth.

Cycle 002

7.2

Violet · 2023

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

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. 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.