Fragrances inspired by Violette 30 Eau de Parfum
The original
Violette 30
Le Labo
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Violette 30
- Petit Violet
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Violette 30 is the expensive, ultra-soft choice: a restrained woody-floral whisper that some will find elegant and skin-close, and others will find too faint for the price.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Violet, Amber
The main difference
Adds bergamot and jasmine, drops aldehydes and cedar
Choose Petit Violet when
You want a cheaper, lower-risk purchase.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Saffron, Cedar, Rose
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and amber, drops cinnamon and clary sage
What they share
Shares 4 of its 11 notes, including Rose, Violet, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and amber, drops bergamot and cinnamon
What they share
Shares 4 of its 27 notes, including Patchouli, Amber, Cedar
The main difference
Adds balsam and carnation, drops aldehydes and cumin
What they share
Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Patchouli, Rose, Violet
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and cedar, drops clove and leather
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Rose, Saffron, Incense
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cardamom, drops aldehydes and cedar
What they share
Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Rose, Cedar
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and amber, drops elemi and frankincense
What they share
Shares 6 of its 11 notes, including Saffron, Rose, Amber
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and cumin, drops amyris and artemisia
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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