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Anyone recommend a soft, powdery, sweet violet frag please?

47 replies

Eaumyword · 18/10/2020 14:54

Yes please! I used to love Penhaligons Violetta, Angel and Angel Violette.
I now wear Shay and Blue Black Tulip, which is gorgeous, but I'm hankering for a second frag just for those days when you fancy a change.
It's more difficult at the mo to try scents with the old mask on, so could anyone suggest anything please?
Many thanks in advance!

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ImaSababa · 18/10/2020 16:57

Chanel Misia smells like powdery Parma violets, but it's ££££.

Lovelydovey · 18/10/2020 16:58

Yardley do a good old fashioned violet scent.

Squiffany · 18/10/2020 17:00

Kenzo Flower smells like Parma Violets

NastyBlouse · 18/10/2020 17:11

Balenciaga Paris is violets I think

Eaumyword · 18/10/2020 17:22

Thanks all, I'll check each of them out on Fragrantica as a starting point. Good to have a little project!
Appreciate the replies, thanks.

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Juancornetto · 18/10/2020 17:24

Dior's Dolce Vita

Mydogatemypurse · 18/10/2020 17:26

L'erbolario Accordo Viola Perfume

nottoday3000 · 18/10/2020 17:31

Guerlain insolence

BaronessBomburst · 18/10/2020 17:41

Try Guerlain Aprés Les Ondeés.
It's a beautiful powdery violet scent.

plunkplunkfizz · 18/10/2020 17:45

Atkinson Love In Idleness is lovely and soft and violette.

plunkplunkfizz · 18/10/2020 17:45

*violetty

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Eaumyword · 18/10/2020 20:10

Thanks, I'm off to town tomorrow so will head for John Lewis and Boots. Really helpful to narrow it down a bit - I'd never have thought of Guerlain for example.
Chanel Misia sounds amazing, but beyond my budget!
Thank you for all the suggestions, I'll have a google of them all Smile

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Squiffany · 18/10/2020 20:20

@Eaumyword

Yes please! I used to love Penhaligons Violetta, Angel and Angel Violette. I now wear Shay and Blue Black Tulip, which is gorgeous, but I'm hankering for a second frag just for those days when you fancy a change. It's more difficult at the mo to try scents with the old mask on, so could anyone suggest anything please? Many thanks in advance!
I just ordered the black tulip one from qvc. On offer and 3xeasy payment.

Hope I like it!

Eaumyword · 18/10/2020 20:32

Black Tulip is a fantastic perfume, quite gourmand and chocolatey, but with a soft floral hit. I work in a school and children have commented on it (positively!!)Grin
I think Shay&Blue are great value and excellent quality - I just fancy an additional scent!

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GwenCooper81 · 18/10/2020 23:28

Guerlin Insolence is beautiful. I'm currently using the PP dupe and it's always complimented on. Hoping for a bottle of the real deal for Xmas.

Sakura7 · 18/10/2020 23:33

Armani Diamonds Violet is a good one.

supadupapupascupa · 18/10/2020 23:43

The only two I wear. Guerlin insolence (for might time, and Armani diamonds violet for day time.

And now thanks to you lot I have a list of others to try :-D

Franticbutterfly · 18/10/2020 23:59

Marc Jacobs Decadence smells like Parma violets.

starrystarrystarry · 19/10/2020 06:12

OP, you want Les Senteurs Gourmandes "Vanille Violette". As violet, soft and powdery as they come. Seems to be discontinued now, but still available on Amazon. Don't be fooled by the price, LSG frags are an absolute steal.

www.amazon.co.uk/Senteurs-Gourmandes-Parfum-Vanille-Violette/dp/B000QTGJ4Q?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

Eaumyword · 19/10/2020 06:55

Thanks, I now have a list of perfumes to look st today in town, but Les Senteurs sounds really interesting. Might do a blind buy on that!

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starrystarrystarry · 19/10/2020 07:06

I'd be surprised if you regret it if you blind buy, OP! - I've made a few blind buys from LSG myself, all equally excellent.

Eaumyword · 19/10/2020 07:14

I've just done the blind buy!ShockGrin

I thought stuff it, it sounds fab and it's not expensive.
I will still hunt out some others today for a spray.
Thanks all!

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starrystarrystarry · 19/10/2020 07:30

Enjoy! Bit jealous of your fragrant day!

sunniest · 19/10/2020 07:42

Baby Grace by Philosophy fits this description too. Very powdery Parma violetish scent.