Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Powdery
100%
Citrus
92%
Violet
86%
Vanilla
86%
White Floral
72%
Floral
72%
Fresh
66%
Fruity
56%
Musky
54%
Woody
49%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Powdery, Citrus, and Violet) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Powdery, Citrus, Violet, and Vanilla among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Powdery, Citrus, Violet, and Vanilla among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
VioletbyMarc Jacobsis a Chypre Floral fragrance for women.Violetwas launched in 2015. Top notes are Kumquat, Green Apple and Calabrian bergamot; middle notes are Violet, White Lily, Magnolia and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Musk and Patchouli.Marc Jacobs presents Violet, a new fragrance that belongs to the same line as Dot from 2012 and Honey from 2013. The fragrance comes out in May 2015 as a limited edition, exclusive to travel retail. It is charming, spontaneous and illuminating.Marc Jacobs Violet is announced as a delectable and luminous modern chypre perfume, reminiscent of an opalescent bubble. Warm and sensual shades are illuminated by the charming and contemporary composition. It starts fresh and pungent with Calabria bergamot, green apple and kumquat, leading to the floral heart of white lily, jasmine, magnolia and violet. The base consists of precious woods such as patchouli, together with skin musk and vanilla bean.The bottle design follows the previous editions of the collection, only in differing color - this time in a soft pearly shade of purple. The fragrance is available in the format of 50 ml Eau de Parfum.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Violet office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.