Is Fragrance World Eclat La Violette a dupe of Lanvin Éclat d’Arpège?

Eclat La Violette EDP

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Éclat d’Arpège Eau de Parfum bottle Éclat d’Arpège EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2002 Year 2021
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Eclat La Violette Eau de Parfum bottle Eclat La Violette EDP
Our Verdict

While both Eclat La Violette and Eclat D'arpege share a similar DNA of fresh, green, and floral notes, the key difference lies in their overall execution and price. La Violette is a budget-friendly, quieter take on the genre, ideal for everyday wear. D'arpege, while more expensive, offers a slightly more refined and universally appealing experience. If you seek a delicate, fleeting freshness on a budget, La Violette wins. However, D'arpege provides a more polished and praised composition, justifying its higher price point for many.

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Éclat d’Arpège Eau de Parfum ScentArt View Liquid → Éclat d’Arpège EDP
Eclat La Violette Eau de Parfum ScentArt View Liquid → Eclat La Violette EDP

Which Should You Buy?

Choose Éclat d’Arpège if...
  • You want a budget-friendly alternative.
  • You prefer a more subtle, quiet fragrance.
  • You need an everyday grab-and-go scent.
  • You enjoy a light and airy floral experience.
Choose Eclat La Violette if...
  • You want a universally praised scent.
  • You prefer a more refined composition.
  • You are seeking slightly better performance.
  • You enjoy lilac and green tea notes prominently.
Our Verdict - Éclat d’Arpège EDP
Éclat d’Arpège is the epitome of a breezy, effortless floral - gentle, optimistic, and quietly radiant. Ideal for spring, it offers a delicate, non-intrusive presence that never overwhelms.
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Our Verdict - Eclat La Violette EDP
Fresh, dewy florals: lemon and lilac, peony and wisteria, with tea and musk to settle it. A clean, bright and strong scent that suits spring days, work and casual weekends.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Éclat d’Arpège EDP A Eclat La Violette EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Éclat d’Arpège EDP
Eclat La Violette EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lilac Lilac 19% vs 12%
Peony Peony 14% vs 11%
Wisteria Wisteria 9% vs 11%
Lemon Lemon 9% vs 9%
Musk Musk 9% vs 11%
Cedar Cedar 8% vs 11%
Osmanthus Osmanthus 7% vs 7%
Shared Notes
Lilac Lilac 19% vs 12%
Lemon Lemon 9% vs 9%
Only in Éclat d’Arpège
Green Tea Green Tea 11% share of the perfume
Only in Eclat La Violette
Osmanthus Osmanthus 7% share of the perfume
Shared Notes
Peony Peony 14% vs 11%
Wisteria Wisteria 9% vs 11%
Only in Éclat d’Arpège
Peach Blossom Peach Blossom 11% share of the perfume Osmanthus Osmanthus 8% share of the perfume
Shared Notes
Musk Musk 9% vs 11%
Cedar Cedar 8% vs 11%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Éclat d’Arpège Eclat La Violette
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Strong
Light
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Éclat d’Arpège

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

Éclat d’Arpège is a quintessential spring floral with crisp green and citrus top notes, making it perfect for mild to warm temperatures. Its lightness and airy florals also suit summer, but it lacks the warmth or weight for colder seasons.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Low projection and a gentle, clean floral character make it ideal for office and daytime casual wear. It is inoffensive, bright, and delicate, appropriate for professional settings and understated enough for informal encounters.

Eclat La Violette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Lemon, lilac, peony and wisteria are spring flowers, so spring is the anchor and summer a close second. It fades from view in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date Sport

A clean, fresh floral that suits the office and casual days. Its strength means a light hand is wise, and it lacks the weight for a formal evening or a date.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Peony, Lilac, Musk

Key Differences

Adds amber and tea, drops green tea and peach blossom

Where to buy

Éclat d’Arpège EDP
Eclat La Violette EDP

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