Fragonard 2012 EDT

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Violette

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Fragonard Violette is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012. Violette opens with Orange, Mandarin, and Blackberry, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Raspberry. Fragonard's Violette carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A truly charming violet, Fragonard Violette isn't your grandma's powdery floral. It's a sweet, fruity, and unapologetically girly scent that divides opinion - some love its playful freshness, while others find it too linear or synthetic. A crowd-pleaser for those who adore sweet berries with their blooms.
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  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Sweet
  • Feminine
  • Relaxed
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Violette Eau de Toilette 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:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate performance and fresh, sweet character make it ideal for casual daytime wear, especially in spring. While pleasant, its playful sweetness might be too informal for serious office settings or formal events, but it's perfect for feeling good and uplifted during the day.

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

  • Limonene from Orange
  • 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

Violette bursts open with a bright, juicy cocktail of orange, mandarin, and blackberry, a sweet, zingy introduction that immediately sets a playful tone. The heart unfurls into a vibrant floral bouquet, where a fresh, green violet note takes centre stage, delicately interwoven with hints of rose and jasmine. It's a lively, non-powdery violet, avoiding any dusty dryness. As it settles, a comforting base of musk and amber emerges, sweetened further by a lingering raspberry, creating a soft, tender finish that's both youthful and inviting.

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