Miller Harris 2019 EDP

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Violet Ida

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Miller Harris Violet Ida is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019. Violet Ida opens with Carrot Seeds and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Iris and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Vanilla and Styrax. Miller Harris's Violet Ida carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect a polarising hit of waxy iris and earthy carrot seed, leading some to pure powdery heaven and others to a screeching 'grandma' scent or play-doh horror. Absolutely not a safe blind buy.
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Violet Ida Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Carrot Seeds62%
Bergamot38%
Heartas listed
Iris51%
Heliotrope49%
Baseas listed
Vanilla60%
Styrax40%

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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and longevity make it versatile, leaning towards casual and date settings due to its comforting, intimate nature. The 'old-fashioned' feel notes mean it's less suited for energetic activities or strongly formal ones.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Miller Harris says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Violet Ida opens with an unexpected earthy twist of carrot seed and a whisper of bergamot, quickly swirling into a creamy, almost waxy iris heart. Heliotrope adds a delicate almond-like sweetness, creating a plush, powdery floral core. The base settles into a warm, balsamic vanilla, delivering a comforting, gently ambered finish that lingers like an old memory.

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