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Violet by Marc Jacobs

Women 2015

Description

Violet by Marc Jacobs is a chypre floral fragrance launched in 2015, designed for women. Its olfactive composition unfolds with a vibrant top note of kumquat, green apple, and Calabrian bergamot; a delicate floral heart featuring violet, white lily, magnolia, and jasmine; and a warm, woody base of vanilla, musk, and patchouli.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 14%
  • Spring 39%
  • Summer 15%
  • Autumn 31%
  • Day 72%
  • Night 28%

Key notes

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156 votes

  • Positive 82%
  • Negative 14%
  • Neutral 3.8%
positive reviews 156 community votes
LongevityModerate SillageModerate Best momentDay CharacterFeminine

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In the collection

Leading answer I want it

879 votes

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Leading answer Spring

104 votes

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Leading answer Day

65 votes

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About Violet

Main accord powdery Year 2015 Gender Women

Violet by Marc Jacobs is a chypre floral fragrance launched in 2015, designed for women. Its olfactive composition unfolds with a vibrant top note of kumquat, green apple, and Calabrian bergamot; a delicate floral heart featuring violet, white lily, magnolia, and jasmine; and a warm, woody base of vanilla, musk, and patchouli.

Flowers White flowers Spices Woods and mosses

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Longevity

Leading answer Moderate

46 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

83 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally feminine

9 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Fair price

10 votes

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  1. Whitewaterlily89

    Disappointing. I bought it blindly, expecting a violet scent like Guerlain’s Insolence based on the colour and name, but it’s not at all. What stands out most is the vanilla with kumquat, followed by apple and then violet. The fragrance is original but doesn’t convince me. Also, I hate patchouli and didn’t notice it was in there; it becomes very noticeable on the skin over time. The only good thing is the bottle – it’s beautiful and fits perfectly with my collection of Daisy, Daisy Dream and Daisy Eau So Fresh.

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  2. It’s very expensive for just 50ml, and I’m still not sure if it was worth it. It’s sweet, floral, fresh and powdery. I’ve worn it day and night without being overwhelmed (and I use at least six sprays). I’ve detected the vanilla and jasmine, but I don’t understand how they blend to create that warm, sweet scent. The bottle is gorgeous; the entire packaging is beautiful in soft violet inside and out, and the bottle itself is iridescent violet. I thought violet would be the star, but it isn’t, and I’m pleased because I already have other fragrances where violet is the main focus.

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