Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur 2009 EDT

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Violette in Love

by Patricia de Nicolaï

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Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur Violette in Love is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009, created by Patricia de Nicolaï. Violette in Love opens with Lemon, Coriander, Raspberry, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Iris, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk. Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur's Violette in Love carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a pretty, sweet, and uncomplicated violet scent, but prepare for a short-lived romance. The name promises violet love, yet many find it's more about sweet raspberry and a fleeting rose before it disappears.
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  • Romantic
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Feminine
  • Playful
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Violette in Love 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:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate performance and gentle sillage make it suitable for casual wear or dates where you don't want to overpower. The fresh, clean character means it won't offend in an office setting, but its poor longevity might require reapplication.

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

  • 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 in Love opens with a surprising zing of lemon and a hint of green coriander, quickly giving way to a fruity burst of raspberry and blackcurrant. The heart blossoms into a delicate trio of violet, iris, and rose, creating a sweet, powdery, and somewhat lipstick-like floral bouquet. A soft, clean musk provides a gentle backdrop as the fragrance fades.

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