Demeter Violet
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is iris and myrhh. The heart brings amber and dew drop. On the skin it settles into almond blossom and musk. Overall it smells violet and gourmand.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Violet 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 Demeter Violet
Demeter is the house behind Violet.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear.
Will people notice Violet?
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Le Labo Iris 39 unisex and Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety spread further.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Le Labo Iris 39 unisex and Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like almond blossom and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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Violet price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €12, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Nino Cerruti 1881.
Its style
The strongest accord is violet (100%), followed by gourmand and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy violet and gourmand smells and notes like amber and almond blossom. Less obvious notes include sandalwood, heliotrope and tea. Perfume fans rate it 3.41 out of 5.
Perfumes that smell like Violet
These perfumes have a close smell: Le Labo Iris 39 unisex (7 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (7 shared notes), Hilde Soliani Sweet Parmesan Violet (9 shared notes) and Nino Cerruti 1881 (7 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Is Violet good for summer?
It is better in spring. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Is Violet unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.