Bois de Violette
Serge LutensEau de Parfum1992
Side by side
Bois de Violette vs. Noble Potion
Bois de Violette rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bois de Violette | Noble Potion | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1992 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens | — |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bois de Violette
Violet
Woody
Powdery
Ozonic
Aquatic
Floral
Noble Potion
Warm Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Sweet
Cinnamon
Aromatic
Citrus
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Violet LeafCardamom
PeachVioletBergamotApple Blossom
Heart—
CinnamonCloveCardamomYlang-YlangOrange BlossomJasmine
Base
CedarViolet
SandalwoodCedarwoodVanillaMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bois de Violette | Noble Potion | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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 cinnamon is the point, not a side effect. This is for someone who wants warmth as a statement, the kind of person who orders another round instead of leaving.Noble Potion