If your immediate thought when you see the word ‘violette’ is of parma violets and powdery scented confectionary, think again. The L’Occitane Violette & Rose de Mai blend couldn’t be further from that because they’ve used a much fresher version of violet that sits so nicely with Rose de Mai that they could have been born holding hands.
I notice that on the customer review section, a reviewer expresses disappointment that the fragrance is not more heavily laced with violet, and if you are chasing that very distinct, sweetened violet I feel you would also be disappointed. L’Occitane Violette & Rose de Mai fragrance pays more heed to rose with gentle violet as a chaser rather than the main event but nonetheless it’s there and every now and again the note drifts your way. If I’d been making this I would definitely have added more oomph to the violet because violet fragrances aren’t that easy to come by and those who seek them REALLY want a big blast of that note, but as a perfectly balanced merge with rose, it’s so pretty.
L’Occitane Violette & Rose de Mai is one for those who love a gentle floral but like a smidge of something extra – like lime in your gin instead of lemon: familiar but with a twist. It’s £52 HERE.
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5 comments
This sounds interesting. The notes seem to be close to Arlesienne (rose, saffron and violet)? My complaint about L’Occitane scents is that they don’t last long and therefore seem expensive for the money. Violette by Fragonard is worth a go for a softer violet scent.
I really like Violette by Tocca for all my violet with a twist needs, and I reaaaaallly loved (and miss) Roses 4 Reines. Roses et Reines just isn’t the same. This new scent sounds like it might be up my street.
I need a very violet scent if you know of one. Penhaligons have discontinued Violetta 🙁
Sue, see LondAnne’s comment below.. that might help!
This sounds up my street, too! Is it at all similar to Chanel’s Misia? X