The smell in short
It smells mostly powdery and violet. Pear and mandarin orange at the top, violet and rose in the middle and musk and cedar at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
La Violette notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Annick Goutal La Violette EDT
La Violette EDT comes from Annick Goutal. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
When in the day to wear La Violette
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, spring, winter and summer.
Its style
The strongest accord is powdery (100%), followed by violet and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy powdery and violet smells and notes like violet and musk. Less obvious notes include patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 3.98 out of 5.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts longer than Lily. Base notes like musk and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
La Violette sillage
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Le Labo Iris 39 unisex and Ajmal Violet Musc spread further.
Annick Goutal perfumes worth knowing
This house has 22 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Nuit Et Confidences, Le Chevrefeuille and Tenue De Soiree.
Perfumes that smell like La Violette
These perfumes have a close smell: Le Labo Iris 39 unisex (8 shared notes), Ajmal Violet Musc (8 shared notes), Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano IX: Violetta unisex (7 shared notes) and Lily (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Lily starts from €60.
Questions people ask
Can men wear La Violette?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How much does La Violette cost?
About €150 in Europe.