Avon Raining Violets
The smell in short
It smells mostly violet and powdery. Ozonic notes and violet at the top, amber and black violet in the middle and iris and marigold at the base.
- Came out
- 1972
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- summer
Raining Violets 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
Avon Raining Violets in detail
Raining Violets comes from Avon.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its ozonic side keeps it clean and easy.
Best season for Raining Violets
It is at its best in summer and spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are summer, spring, fall and winter.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €55, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Serge Lutens Bois de Violette unisex.
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How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. It lasts longer than Hermès Hermessence Violette Volynka Hermes unisex and Serge Lutens Bois de Violette unisex. Base notes like iris and marigold are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far Raining Violets spreads
Its sillage is soft. People must be close to smell it. If you want others to notice it, use a few more sprays. Hermès Hermessence Violette Volynka Hermes unisex and Le Labo Iris 39 unisex spread further.
If you like Raining Violets, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Hermès Hermessence Violette Volynka Hermes unisex (7 shared notes), Le Labo Iris 39 unisex (6 shared notes), Serge Lutens Bois de Violette unisex (6 shared notes) and Nino Cerruti 1881 (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Nino Cerruti 1881 starts from €40.
More questions
When did Raining Violets come out?
It came out in 1972.
What kind of scent is Raining Violets?
A scent built on violet and powdery.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.