Molinard 2016 EDP

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Violette

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Molinard Violette is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Violette opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Violet, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Apple, and Peach, and dries down to a base of Musk, Iris, and Violet Leaf. Molinard's Violette carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

If you love violets, this is a gorgeous, sweet, powdery, yet green take on the floral. It's affordable and generally well-loved, though some find it lacks punch. It's often compared to Guerlain's Insolence but with a fresher, lighter touch. Just be warned about the iffy staying power.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Soft
  • Powdery
  • Romantic
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Violette 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:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and soft character make it suitable for office and casual wear, avoiding any overwhelm. Reviews highlight its light and airy feel, though some note poor longevity, making reapplication necessary for longer events.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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 opens with a burst of sweet violet, brightened by tart blackcurrant and zesty citrus. The heart reveals a fruity medley of peach and apple alongside the classic elegance of rose and jasmine, all while the violet persists. It settles into a powdery base of iris and violet leaf, grounded by a subtle musk.

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