Violetas Francesas Cologne Violetas Francesas for women and men

So simple, so lovely, so inexpensive. Yet for what it is, it's amazing. Intense-- not subtle--- fruity violet aroma... drying to a powdery quality. It doesn't necessarily smell cheap, I wouldn't say. It's reminding me less of CHOWARD'S lozenges, and more like the hair of my sister's LIDDLE KIDDLE dollies in 1969. It's not dessert-sweet like Guerlain INSOLENCE, and it's unisex... not nearly as girly/pretty as Borsari VIOLETTA DI PARMA. Not listed above, but I almost get supporting phantom nuances of sweet orange and banana around the edges of this number, and as Coriemulvey writes, below, a hint of tropical mimosa.

A superb way to get your "violets" fix at a low, low price. The bottle's label says it's from Miami, Florida, and I understand this winsome scent has been a favorite of Cuban men and women for many years. Super for babies. A wonderful way to scent your sheets on a hot summer's night. The purple jus is very potent indeed... I may even consider diluting it with water a bit.

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This is the perfect dupe to le’artisans mimosa pour moi! I love this and I’m so glad it’s inexpensive!

Lovely, linear, powdery violet petals. C Howard’s chalky candy.

I love this! It’s perfect. I put it in a travel size spritz bottle and use liberally on myself in hot weather, on pillows, clean laundry. It’s an easy grab.

If you like violettes you need to give this cheapy an opportunity. The violette note here is very similar to Molinard's and Insolence. It has a low price but smells amazing! It lasted a long time on my skin, at least 6-7 hours. Soft violet cloud of beauty. Don't put too much, I noted that I almost triggered a headache using too much of it. Love this stuff!

A great way to get your violet fix for very little. Hardly any longevity, and very little sillage, but for less than $8 for a large bottle I was not expecting much. Initial violet opening dissipates quickly leaving a baby powder smell rather than a chypre, but this splash was designed for babies.
A great way to freshen up a musty closet, a linen cupboard or to fill a pretty atomizer that has been languishing empty for some time. Decant The purple liquid looks like a magical potion!

This is my favorite violet perfume, my go to scent for relaxation. The baby version has a more prominent powdery note on dry down. This is meant to be a splash cologne, to soothe a baby's discomfort, or an adult's frayed nerves. People often wear it in their hair. It lasts much longer on fabric than skin. One way i use it is to splash my scrunchie and put some behind my ears. I throw a little on the bedroom carpets and blankets before sleeping.

I find myself craving the comforting scent of violets more these days, i feel protected with this scent. I used to buy a huge pot of violets for my living room every summer. At night, the smell would bloom and put me to sleep quickly. Although the scent of violet is fleeting, it fills up its moment like a meditation

I ordered this based on the reviews on Amazon, Ebay and of course...Fragrantica.
I plan to use it for layering with other colognes to impart the VIOLET scent that I love that is absent from many of the softer colognes that I like to use.

24AUG21
Results: This isn't going to work...after 45-60 minutes the violet note disappears completely and leaves just a baby powder scent behind. I will have to find some Violet extract/oil if I'm going to have a layerable base for experimenting...

Rats...

07SEP21
This doesn't last at all...
Put some in a spray bottle, sprayed it on...within 2 hours nothing but powdery scent.
I now use it as a car fragrance until I find something stronger...

This absolutely smells just like the Chowards candies as everyone is saying. Like if you crushed one up and dissolved it in water and sprayed yourself. But I LOVE it. It also does give off a vintage lipstick vibe and I adore that as well. I’m in search of the perfect vintage lipstick scent, and while there are a few I want to try, I really can’t afford any of them. Well... this was $13 on Amazon. And I layer it with H&M’s Lipstick which was $6 so for under $20 my lipstick scent cravings are satisfied.
I use this as a layering fragrance quite a bit. Sillage is actually strong for me, but longevity is poor.
Just such a pretty scent. If you love violet, this is necessary for you to have in your wardrobe, and very affordable.

Powdery floral violet with some vanilla. It’s C Howard’s violet candies but a little more crisp. It’s beautiful. The smell of vintage lipstick and plush powder puffs of dusting powder on a vintage vanity.

This is the best violet soliflore I've ever smelled. I own the bottle pictured in the photo above with the flowers on the label. It's like Chowards violet candies but never too saccharine, and smooth, natural, powdery as it wears. It's like LT Piver's Heliotrope but for violets, right down to the price and the splash bottle format. I can't recommend this one enough and thank you so much to all the reviewers below me who gave this such glowing accolades. Even the bottle is quite pretty in person. It looks like it belongs on a vintage vanity next to real pearls, lace doilies and a cake mascara compact. Love it!

I love the scent of Violets. I have very high end Violet frags from Ireland, middle of the road frags such as Molinard Violette (which, btw, has been my all time fave) and the cheapie such as Yardley's which is lovely, but not very long lasting. Last week I ran into Vallarta Super Market. For those of you who don't have one or have never been to one, this place is a most enjoyable place to do your marketing. Clean, tidy aisles, friendly staff, gorgeous produce, beautiful bakery, fresh fish counterwith the best Ceviche, Cremaria with freshly made cheeses, guacamole and pico de gallon and my all time favorite drink, Avena con leche (oatmeal made with milk)...a creamy hug in a cup. As I was checking out with the cashier, I spied their glass case which acts as their Farmacia (pharmacy). I have found all kinds of goodies in that case. And this day I hit the motherlode! Boxes and boxes of Violetas Francesas for $3.99 each (containing 5 Fl. Oz. of Splash Cologne). I stopped the cashier, asked her permission to open a bottle to take a whiff and...pure Heaven!!! Could this be? My beloved Molinard Violette for $4 a bottle? I didn't even care that it is cologne strength, or that it is marketed for both children and adults, or that it comes in a splash bottle (that's what pretty atomizers were invented for, right?). All I know is that I can have my Violet fix for pennies. I bought every bottle they had and made sure the manager knew it so that she could reorder. I can scent my bathwater, my laundry, my pillowcases, my dogs, scent my son's pillowcase when he's having trouble falling asleep and even scent my lightbulbs. This gem is a true bargain and the beginning of a wonderful relationship...a true romance...

love it! reminds me of the smell of lipstick.

This is the traditional Cuban baby perfume used on the hair. I used it well into adulthood and love it to this day. Best not to leave it by the window as the sun can turn it a sort of winded blue and slightly alter the smell as well. Meant to be splashed on. Use liberally.

Fresh violets. So mild. Perfect after a night time shower whilst heading to bed.

Beautiful scent. Pure and light, exactly what I need after a stressful day. This is mostly used as baby cologne, but anybody who likes violets scent can enjoy it.