Violette Sacree
Au Pays de la Fleur d’OrangerEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Violette Sacree vs. Bois de Violette
Is Violette Sacree better than Bois de Violette?
Violette Sacree peaks in fall, while Bois de Violette belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Shared notes
Violet LeafCedar
woodyvioletpowderyozonicaquaticfloral
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Violette Sacree and Bois de Violette?
| Violette Sacree | Bois de Violette | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 1992 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jean-Claude Gigodot | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Violette Sacree and Bois de Violette smell?
Violette Sacree
Woody
Violet
Powdery
Ozonic
White Floral
Aquatic
Floral
Bois de Violette
Violet
Woody
Powdery
Ozonic
Aquatic
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Violette Sacree and Bois de Violette share?
Top
Violet LeafBergamot
Violet LeafCardamom
Heart
JasmineOrange BlossomRoseLily of the Valley
—Base
Woody NotesCedarVetiverMusk
CedarViolet
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Violette Sacree or Bois de Violette?
| Violette Sacree | Bois de Violette | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Violette Sacree and Bois de Violette?
Most violet fragrances are powder first, violet second. Violette Sacree flips that. The leaf leads, the bloom follows, and the cedar underneath keeps everything honest.Violette Sacree
The name promises violet. The drydown delivers cedar. That's the whole trick here, luminous floral up top, quiet woody base underneath, and the kind of complexity that reveals itself only if you're.Bois de Violette
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