Ajmal 2016 EDP

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Viola

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Ajmal Viola is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Viola opens with Spicy Notes, Bergamot, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Ajmal's Viola carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Viola is a divisive floral-fruity-vanilla, adored by some for its sweetness and depth, while others find it a little too much or reminiscent of popular mainstream scents. Worth a sniff if you enjoy a bold, affordable 'purple' scent.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Playful
  • Feminine
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Viola Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Blackcurrant43%
Bergamot35%
Spicy Notes22%
Heartas listed
Jasmine41%
Lily of the Valley31%
Rose28%
Baseas listed
Vanilla45%
Patchouli30%
Cedar25%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

With strong projection and impressive longevity reported by many, Viola is perhaps too assertive for an office environment. Its sweet, sensual nature and

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a potent blast of juicy blackcurrant and zesty bergamot, underscored by a subtle spicy warmth. The heart unfurls into a rich bouquet of sweet rose, delicate lily of the valley, and intoxicating jasmine, creating a creamy, powdery floral core. The dry down settles into a woody embrace of cedar and earthy patchouli, softened by a sweet, lingering vanilla. Expect a playful, almost 'grape soda' vibe initially that smooths into a more sophisticated finish.

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