Dossier 2020 EDP

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Floral Violet

Name: Floral Violet Eau de Parfum
Brand: Dossier

Dossier Floral Violet is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Floral Violet opens with Pomelo, Watermelon, and Strawberry, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Violet, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, and Vanilla. Dossier's Floral Violet carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive, fresh, and floral-forward, this scent might not be the Daisy dupe some hoped for, but delivers a clean, pleasant wearing for those who appreciate its green nuances. Expect a lighter touch, so don't bank on beast-mode projection.

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Fresh
Clean
Relaxed
Subtle
Modern

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Inspired by

Daisy by Marc Jacobs

88%

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Topas listed

Strawberry39%

Watermelon31%

Pomelo29%

Heartas listed

Jasmine37%

Violet33%

Gardenia29%

Baseas listed

Vanilla45%

Musk32%

Woody Notes23%

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:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive nature, coupled with moderate projection and longevity (often noted as weak), makes it ideal for office and casual wear. It's less suited for formal events due to its light character.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
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

Ethics and formulation

We report other people's certifications, never our own. Every claim links to its source.

Cruelty-free Brand-stated Dossier says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim
Vegan Brand-stated Dossier says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Opens with a sweet and juicy hit of watermelon, pomelo, and strawberry, quickly giving way to a rich bouquet of gardenia, jasmine, and violet. The floral heart remains clean and slightly green, anchored by a soft base of warm musk and a hint of vanilla, creating a fresh, aquatic-leaning experience that's more about subtlety than sweetness.

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