The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Blueberry Violet Truffle arrived in 2017 from Angela St. John, the perfumer behind most of the Solstice Scents catalog. The truffle line grew out of a steady, small-batch practice, building on earlier releases like Lavender Raspberry Truffle and Pinyon Truffle that shared a base of cacao absolute, vanilla, and tonka. This one aimed for something cooler: a fruity-floral gourmand that traded darkness for the powdery chill of wild purple violets and a blueberry accord built on natural isolates and davana essential oil. The composition reads like a study in restraint, a Valentine's release where the cocoa note becomes more suggestion than statement, and the violet carries the weight. Seasonal. Limited, and that scarcity is part of the draw.
The unusual material here is the blueberry accord. Angela St. John composed it from a blend of natural and synthetic components, including natural isolates and davana essential oil, a botanical that carries fruity, blueberry-like nuances tinged with sun-dried herbs. That single oil does heavy lifting, lending the composition its cool-toned, purple sweetness without leaning on a candied-fruit approach. French lavender absolute appears, too, but restrained, chosen for its coumarin content to thread the blueberry into the violet.
The evolution
The first half hour feels almost like another fragrance. Violet lands first, soft and powdery, carrying a cocoa note that reads more like the inside of a chocolate wrapper than actual chocolate. Then the blueberry opens. It's cool, a little herbal from the davana, more liqueur than jam. The heart stage settles into a violet pastille, a hard-candy impression wrapped in tonka warmth, while the French lavender absolute works quietly in the background, pulling threads taut without ever announcing itself. The coumarin in the lavender does quiet work here, stitching the floral into the gourmand backbone so nothing sits too far apart. As the hours pass, the blueberry mellows into something rounder, almost jammy, and the vanilla starts to surface alongside tonka for a creamy, slightly powdery close.
Cultural impact
Blueberry Violet Truffle sits within the brand's seasonal Valentine's rotation, released close to that holiday each year and restocked in limited numbers. It belongs to a broader series of truffles that share a cacao-vanilla-tonka foundation, with different fruits and florals swapped in across releases like Lavender Raspberry Truffle and Pinyon Truffle. For wearers, it occupies a narrow lane: a cool, sweet, gourmand that doesn't lean gourmand-heavy, closer to a violet pastille than a dessert.
The House
Solstice ScentsSolstice Scents is an independent, small‑batch perfume house that emerged from Alachua, Florida in 2004. Founded by Angela and Gregory St. John, the label began as a line of bath and body products before expanding into niche fragrances. Over the years it has built a catalog that includes scents such as The Mirror (2025), Incensum (2018), White Feather and Owl Creek Aleworks. The brand favors limited‑run releases, often issuing 5 ml perfume extraits and Eau de Parfums that appeal to collectors who value originality and careful composition. Its offerings are distributed through a modest online shop and a handful of specialty retailers, positioning Solstice Scents as a quiet but respected voice in the American indie perfume scene.
The Creator
Angela St. JohnAngela favors natural materials and traditional techniques, including time-intensive enfleurage to capture delicate florals. She gravitates toward resins, precious woods, and attars, building fragrances with deep, tactile drydowns.
