Calypso Christiane Celle Calypso Violette
How it smells
It smells mostly powdery and gourmand. Violet and bergamot at the top, heliotrope and rose hip in the middle and honey and white musk at the base.
- Came out
- 1999
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Calypso 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
About Calypso Christiane Celle Calypso Violette
Calypso Christiane Celle is the house behind Calypso Violette.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pure Nectar De Parfum and Chopard Love last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like honey and white musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
The style of Calypso Violette
The strongest accord is powdery (100%), followed by gourmand and violet. You will probably like it if you enjoy powdery and gourmand smells and notes like heliotrope and honey. Less obvious notes include lemon, rose and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.95 out of 5.
Will people notice Calypso Violette?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pure Nectar De Parfum and Chopard Love spread further.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer.
More from Calypso Christiane Celle
The house has 14 perfumes here, led by Calypso Mimosa, Calypso Tangerine unisex and Calypso Ambre unisex.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Slava Zaitsev Maroussia has more depth.
If you like Calypso Violette, try these
Similar picks to try: Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pure Nectar De Parfum (6 shared notes), Chopard Love (6 shared notes), Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (6 shared notes) and Slava Zaitsev Maroussia (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Slava Zaitsev Maroussia starts from €19.
More questions
When did Calypso Violette come out?
It came out in 1999.
Can men wear Calypso Violette?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is it expensive?
It is mid priced: about €45 in Europe.