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April Violets

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Yardley London April Violets is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1913. April Violets opens with Violet, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Geranium, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vanilla. Yardley London's April Violets carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive and prone to reformulations, April Violets is either a nostalgic, sweet violet dream or a dated disappointment. Expect a light, powdery floral experience, but brace for potential 'grape soda' or worse if you catch the wrong batch.
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  • Subtle
  • Romantic
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Classic
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April Violets Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Violet100%
Heartas listed
Lily of the Valley34%
Geranium33%
Jasmine33%
Baseas listed
Musk53%
Vanilla47%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual

Its gentle sillage and short longevity make it suitable for casual wear or as a personal comfort scent, where it won't overpower. While some find it office-appropriate due to its mildness, it's generally too subtle for formal events or a night out. It's expressly not for sport given its delicate floral character.

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

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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 Yardley London says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Yardley's April Violets opens with a candy-sweet, slightly green violet, reminiscent of Parma Violets. It then settles into a soft, powdery heart of lily of the valley, jasmine, and geranium, before a dry down into a gentle musk and vanilla. It’s a clean, subtly floral scent that aims for delicate charm.

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Where to buy

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