Maison Violet 2018 EDP

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Un Air d’Apogée

by Nathalie Lorson

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Maison Violet Un Air d’Apogée is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Nathalie Lorson. Un Air d’Apogée opens with Sage, settles into a heart of Suede, Cedar, Iris, and Mimosa, and dries down to a base of Leather, Tobacco, Ambroxan, and Labdanum. Maison Violet's Un Air d’Apogée carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Un Air d'Apogée is a truly divisive scent; some find it a comforting, nostalgic masterpiece, others an unwearable stable-scent, or even headache-inducing. It's a risk-taker for sure, blending earthy and refined elements in a way that demands a try-before-you-buy approach. Not for everyone, but adored by many who do gel with it.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Classic
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Un Air d’Apogée 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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and warm, inviting nature make it ideal for dates and more intimate formal settings, where its unique character can be appreciated. While some find it too polarising for the office, its softer sillage makes it acceptable for a considered choice. The earthy and tobacco notes are ill-suited for energetic activities.

About

Opening with a dry, herbaceous sage and a whisper of sweet mimosa, Un Air d’Apogée quickly settles into a rich, powdery core of iris. The heart reveals a complex blend of cashmeran, cedar, and ambroxan, all underpinned by prominent notes of warm tobacco and dry hay. Smooth leather and suede join the sophisticated dance, creating a scent that's at once earthy, animalic, and remarkably refined, softened by labdanum in the drydown.

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