Violet is a French perfumery founded in 1827 by François-Étienne Violet. A holder of several patents including one for thridace soap, the fragrance house received many awards until it went into administration in 1955. It was resurrected in 2017 by three young fragrance enthusiasts, keen to combine the history of the house with their modern visions of perfumery; the classic with the avant-garde.
Contains 2ml of seven fragrances: Abîme, Compliment, Nuée Bleue, Pourpre D’Automne, Sketch, Tanagra, & Un Air D’Apogée.
A magnetic fragrance. Both dark and characterful, its spicy/woody accord attracts like a siren song. With unparalleled power, its wake will leave a lasting mark on your journey and provide an exceptional attraction.
A true feel good fragrance. This bouquet of white flowers is a sweet and uplifting cocktail, perfect for feeling like summer all year round. It is a magnet for compliments, offering a sunny and unforgettable scent. It lives up to its name.
Deeply invigorating. While the iridescent and citrus notes exalt the nose, its sandalwood and orange blossom invigorate the trail with the force of a storm. Between freshness and power, it combines the best of both worlds: invigorating and fresh.
A retranscription of autumn. From its evocations of the color purple to the atmosphere of the forest moistened by the morning dew, it is the painting of the end of summer. A modern perfume with vintage accents. Adopt the codes of an eternal French perfumery.
Sketch is a powerful and modern ambery vanilla with a rich and textured accord. Its scent will surround you in a radiate wake of a thousand golden sparkles. An olfactive jewel, a singular adornment.
Tanagra is a hymn to beauty and femininity. The peony is the flower personifying its delicacy, the iris its grace, the freesia its purity. A sensual and delicate fragrance.
Un Air d’Apogée has an addictive note unique to exceptional creations. Its leather/suede accord will give you an uncommon signature and a trail that will set you apart from all other fragrances.
From 1857 Violet was an official supplier of the Empress Eugenie and Queen Isabel II of Spain. This status allowed the house to use the royal emblem as their trademark: the bee. In order to certify the authenticity, Violet affixed this imperial symbol to each product. The bee lives on throughout the company’s revitalisation in honour of its history.
The company was listed on the French stock market in 1885 and began trading globally, including in the United States under the name Veolay. After many years of growth, Violet experienced a downturn following various world wars and world financial crises of the mid 1900s. It officially ceased trading in 1955.
Victorien Sirot, Paul Richardot and Anthony Toulemonde met while studying perfumery at Ecole Supérieure du Parfum in Paris. Enamoured by the rich and expressive accents of vintage fragrance, the trio decided together to resurrect Violet – a centuries-old lost gem. Their profiles, although different, are driven by the same passion for perfume and history. They have produced a number of scents that balance the depth of vintage fragrance with a sparkling modernity.
