1902 Violette
Parfums Berdoues1902
Side by side
1902 Violette vs. L'Instant de Guerlain
L'Instant de Guerlain rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while 1902 Violette projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| 1902 Violette | L'Instant de Guerlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1902 | 2003 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Maurice Roucel |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
1902 Violette
Violet
Powdery
Floral
Sweet
Fruity
Woody
Iris
Fresh
L'Instant de Guerlain
Vanilla
Floral
Honey
Amber
Sweet
Powdery
Citrus
Iris
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Bergamot
Mandarin OrangeRed Apple.Bergamot
Heart
Violet LeafIrisRaspberryLilacJasmineBig Strawberry
Magnolia.IrisYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
MuskOpoponaxAlmond Tree
White HoneyVanilleAmberBenzoinMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| 1902 Violette | L'Instant de Guerlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Violet fragrances can feel like museum pieces. 1902 Violette threads differently, powdery enough to feel storied, but the raspberry keeps it from slipping away entirely.1902 Violette
Maurice Roucel built L'Instant de Guerlain around magnolia as the spine, and it works. The floral heart is substantial but never heavy, and the honey-vanilla base gives it enough warmth to wear.L'Instant de Guerlain