Christina Aguilera Fragrances 2018 EDP

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Violet Noir

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Christina Aguilera Fragrances Violet Noir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Violet Noir opens with Nectarine, Grapefruit, and Passionfruit, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Patchouli. Christina Aguilera Fragrances's Violet Noir carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This 'dark fruity' scent is a real mixed bag. Some revel in its sultry depth and surprising quality for the price, while others find it cheap, synthetic, and fleeting. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, so try before you buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Bold
  • Edgy
Violet Noir Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its 'dark', 'sexy', and 'heavy' character, combined with reports of moderate to strong sillage, makes it perfect for evening dates and dressier events. However, its intensity generally renders it less suitable for office wear or active 'sport' environments.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Violet Noir opens with a burst of juicy passionfruit, tangy blood grapefruit, and sweet nectarine. This vibrant fruity start gradually deepens into a floral heart of classic rose, sweet orange blossom, and a powdery whisper of iris. The base settles into a 'dark' accord of earthy patchouli, warm amber, and a soft, enveloping musk, creating a sultry and sensual trail.

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Complement

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 2 October


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