Violet by Marc Jacobs
Women 2015
Description
Violet by Marc Jacobs is a floral chypre fragrance launched in 2015, designed for women. Its scent profile unfolds with a vibrant top note of kumquat, green apple, and Calabrian bergamot; a delicate floral heart featuring violet, white lily, magnolia, and jasmine; and a warm, woody base of vanilla, musk, and patchouli.
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
879 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
156 votes
Season
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104 votes
Time of day
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65 votes
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About Violet
Violet by Marc Jacobs is a floral chypre fragrance launched in 2015, designed for women. Its scent profile unfolds with a vibrant top note of kumquat, green apple, and Calabrian bergamot; a delicate floral heart featuring violet, white lily, magnolia, and jasmine; and a warm, woody base of vanilla, musk, and patchouli.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
46 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
83 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
9 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
10 votes
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It disappointed me. I bought it blindly expecting it to smell like violet, similar to Guerlain’s Insolence, based on the color and name, but it doesn’t. What stands out most is the vanilla with kumquat, followed by apple and then violet. The scent is original but doesn’t convince me. Plus, I hate patchouli and didn’t notice it was in there; it becomes very noticeable on the skin over time. The only good thing is the bottle—it’s gorgeous and fits perfectly with my collection of Daisy, Daisy Dream, and Daisy Eau So Fresh.
It’s way too expensive for just 50ml, and I’m still not sure if it was worth it. It’s sweet, floral, fresh, and powdery. I’ve worn it day and night without getting overwhelmed (and I use at least six sprays). I’ve noticed the vanilla and jasmine, but I don’t understand how they blend to create that warm, sweet aroma. The bottle is beautiful; the entire packaging is stunning with soft violet inside and out, and the bottle itself is iridescent violet. I thought violet would be the star, but it isn’t, and I like that since I already have other fragrances where violet is the main focus.