Tom-Ford

Violet Blonde

for women

Violet Blonde smells deep and bold with iris and powdery accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels easy to wear year-round from day to evening.

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Violet Blonde

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

Iris 100%
Powdery 94%
Ozonic 69%
Musky 69%
Woody 68%
Earthy 67%
Aquatic 59%
Leather 54%
Amber 51%
Violet 50%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Iris, Powdery, and Ozonic) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With Iris, Powdery, Ozonic, and Musky 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 Iris, Powdery, Ozonic, and Musky 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

Violet Blonde by Tom Ford is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women.Violet Blondewas launched in 2011. Top notes are Violet Leaf, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Iris, Orris Root and Jasmine; base notes are Suede, Benzoin, Musk, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.Tom Ford had announced the release of his Signature Collection of fragrances by the end of 2011. This collection represents a part of his latest make - up line. Of the three expected perfumes, the first one is presented to the market in early September 2011. It is named Violet Blonde and it is based on powdery notes of violet and iris. Two other fragrances are Jasmin Rouge and Santal Blush.Violet Blonde, glamorous and sophisticated, opens with violet leaf, Italian mandarin and pink pepper. The centerpiece of the composition consists of Tuscan iris absolute, Tuscan orris butter, Sambac jasmine and sampaquita. The base is home to elegant and sophisticated tones of musk, suede, cedar, vetiver and benzoin.The alluring blonde Lara Stone was chosen to feature the campaign of the whole line. Violet Blonde is available as 30 and 50 ml Eau de Parfum.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is Violet Blonde 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.

Buying advice in plain language

If you are deciding on Violet Blonde, start with wear context instead of hype. Ask where you will use it most: office, casual daytime, or evening social settings. That single choice filters almost every buying decision because freshness, sweetness, and projection read very differently depending on environment.

Then use this page in three steps. First, scan the notes and accord profile to understand the scent direction. Second, check longevity and projection hints to estimate how it may behave on your skin. Third, open one or two comparisons to see trade-offs against similar perfumes. This avoids buying a fragrance that is good in isolation but wrong for your routine.

A practical shortlist is one signature scent plus one contrast option from the same brand family. That gives flexibility without over-collecting. If Violet Blonde fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.