Bois de Violette
Serge LutensEau de Parfum1992
Side by side
Bois de Violette vs. Violette 30
Is Bois de Violette better than Violette 30?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Violet
violetwoodypowderyfloral
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 Bois de Violette and Violette 30?
| Bois de Violette | Violette 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1992 | 2026 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens | — |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bois de Violette and Violette 30 smell?
Bois de Violette
Violet
Woody
Powdery
Ozonic
Aquatic
Floral
Violette 30
Woody
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Aldehydic
Amber
Smoky
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bois de Violette and Violette 30 share?
Top
Violet LeafCardamom
VioletAldehydesWhite TeaRose
Heart—
IncenseCumin
Base
CedarViolet
CedarwoodAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Violet
VioletRose
Spicy Notes
Cardamom
Cumin
Woody Notes
Cedar
Cedarwood
Where they fit
When and where do Bois de Violette and Violette 30 work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bois de Violette or Violette 30?
| Bois de Violette | Violette 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bois de Violette and Violette 30?
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
The aldehydes here are not subtle, but they serve the fragrance rather than overwhelming it. White violet isn't here to play nice. It won't be ignored.Violette 30
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