Houbigant Quelques Violettes
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is violet leaf and aldehydes. The heart brings violet and ylang-ylang. On the skin it settles into musk and sandalwood. Overall it smells green and powdery.
- Came out
- 1962
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- summer
Quelques Violettes 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 Houbigant Quelques Violettes
Quelques Violettes is made by Houbigant.
How long Quelques Violettes stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts about as long as Nino Cerruti 1881 and Elizabeth Taylor Passion. Base notes like musk and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Nino Cerruti 1881 but less than Guerlain Jardins De Bagatelle.
Houbigant perfumes worth knowing
The house has 24 perfumes here, led by Bois Mystique, Quelques Fleurs and Fougere Royale.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
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. Its green side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Elizabeth Taylor Passion has more depth.
Quelques Violettes through the year
The best time of year to wear it is summer. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: summer, spring, fall and winter.
If you like Quelques Violettes, try these
Similar picks to try: Nino Cerruti 1881 (6 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Passion (9 shared notes), Lancôme Climat Vintage Lancome (6 shared notes) and Guerlain Jardins De Bagatelle (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Elizabeth Taylor Passion starts from €29.
Quick answers
Who would like Quelques Violettes?
People who enjoy green and powdery smells.
When did Quelques Violettes come out?
It came out in 1962.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.