Magnolia Violet

I needed to make a choice (blind-buy) on whether to purchase Good Chemistry's Magnolia Violet, Vanilla Orchid, Wild Child, and Jasmin Rose. Based on reviews, I almost decided against purchasing Magnolia Violet but ended up purchasing them all. The mixed reviews leaned a little too much to people saying Magnolia Violet (MV) smelled like something an older crowd would wear, as well as likening it to fragrances from the 90s. I just wasn't sure about buying something that would smell so mature on me. I received my purchase two days after placing my order. As soon as I sprayed it, I thought...what are they talking about, this is a beautiful scent! (Followed by...I totally shouldn't have purchased the Vanilla Orchid. Different review for that one). MV is fresh, clean, soft, and there's such a lovely balance between the magnolia and violet, neither of the notes is too dominant. I think the amber is what gives it that creamy finish that comes out more on the dry-down. There is something powdery about it--I typically steer clear of powdery perfumes because they rarely smell nice on the dry-down (to me). I am eternally grateful that this one has a clean, soft, and pleasant powdery dry-down. MV has definitely made my "I LOVE" list. I can see myself repurchasing it. Two things I hope GC will work on: 1) Denatured alcohol, the very first ingredient in their perfume line, is actually bad for the skin. To label a fragrance as Vegan means it shouldn't have any chemicals that have a negative effect on the skin. I certainly appreciate that they don't have the other nasty chemicals every other perfume I own has, but hopefully, they can find safer alternatives for the Alcohol Denat. 2) I hope they add lotions to their collection. This may help with perfume longevity throughout the day.

This is a masterpiece and smells way more expensive than it is. This is an aquatic floral that reminds me of a more Violet version of Daisy by Marc Jacobs. And even though is has floral notes, I'd put this firmly in the clean girl scent category. Of course because its nontoxic it doesn't last as long as some other perfumes, but if I spray this on my clothes it last about 4 hours, before I have to reapply. And for the price I don't mind. The beginning that beautiful trio of bright and well balanced violent, magnolia and peony. Then as that settles the amber comes out more. It has a light sophisticated soapyness in the dry down as well that reminds me slighly of the soapy quality of Myth by Ellis Brooklyn.

[Review for the body mist.] I had to stop using regular ol' perfumes and switch to strictly paraben free and vegan fragrances due to my skin developing a such an intense fragrance sensitivity that a well-used and well-loved perfume like Daisy from Marc Jacobs would burn and turn my skin red like a rash. Having to cease applying Daisy for the sake of my skin's health absolutely gutted me. That is until today! Magnolia Violet smells indistinguishable (albeit more fresh-floral, less green) from Daisy to my nose, and I couldn't be more elated. 💖🧚 A fragrance suitable for your inner fairy princess. 🧚💖

This ones really good. Very floral and fresh, like FRESH. Smells like clean soap or a luxurious bathroom. I can smell the powdery notes everyone else is talking about. When you first apply it, the note won't be there but after the dry down it'll show. It smells like warm laundry exhaust pumping out the side of a building on a cloudy foggy day. Its worth it especially for the price. Probably will become one of my go-to's. Pick it up its a very safe buy.

It's a haunting kind of fragrance. It reminds me of Gothic romance. Like bruised flowers eager to be kissed before it's last goodbye. Floral and with the amber it makes for a wilting kind of floral, and there's a bit of dewyness in this. I like this during autumn when it dreary, cold and All Hallows Eve is round the corner.

Love this scent! So floral, fresh and airy! I feel like it boosts my energy every time I wear this, makes me feel pretty and happy. Great for spring. It reminds me of Chance Chanel eau Tendre,which I also have and love, kind of the same fresh,floral and bright type of scent.

Shocked that I can love anything from Target, honestly. This is beautiful, sweet, floral, green, powdery goodness. I agree with others about performance (not long-lasting; projection is just OK.) Cheap enough to try it without too much risk.

I love this perfume! I had a travel size and recently purchased a full bottle. This is such a pretty violet. I also recently purchased SDJ violet mist but it is very sugary compared to this one.

Smells so good. To me it's very simular Channel Tendre and Marc Jacob's Perfect toilet and Marc Jacobs Perfect regular.

This smells to me like if Marc Jacobs Daisy were a shampoo. It's delicious and fresh upon first spray, a shampooey fresh cool floral that makes me smell clean. However, these fresh top notes don't last longer than about 30 mins and it then dries down into a sugary amber that smells kind of generic. I wish that initial smell would last the whole time because it is truly delicious! But this is a common sacrifice made in perfumes without deadly chemicals. This scent was my favorite of the good chemistry discovery set.

I knew from the first spray it reminded me Daisy from Marc Jacobs. I think this one is much cleaner. I personally love the opening notes of Daisy but the dry down is not good to me. This one is not the case. The opening is amazing and the dry down smells clean, kinda soapy or like fabric softener. It smells very good and I think it's great to refreshen your clothes or pillows but i personally can't see myself wearing this everyday.

Linda K - Denatured alcohol is fine for your skin in the amounts in a fragrance. That is 100% not the definition of vegan. Nail polish remover is vegan, while honey is not. There are not "nasty chemicals" in your fragrances if purchased in recent decades. Everything is a chemical - including water. Don't fall for these silly marketing buzz words, friends:)

This is definitely in the same scent family as MJ Daisy, but this one has more powdery violet notes and is a tad sweeter with less green notes. However, in less than 5 minutes it became a skin scent that you could only smell with your nose pressed against the wrist - and I’m sensitive to fragrance. I was glad I grabbed the travel size & not a full size.

I got this perfume at sprouts it smells like a floral shampoo that you can get at a store, but that amber note smells so delicious. I like the bottle though. but I'm sad it doesn't last long :(. I'll stick to it for now while I save up money to buy a good perfume.

I sampled a few of the Good Chemistry fragrances at Target. Magnolia Violet is powdery and fresh with a warm amber dry down. Great for the price!

I just tried this at Target and this is surprisingly lovely! A nice balance between the violet and magnolia.

It's floral and girly, I love the scent just wish it lasted longer.

Meh! Silage and longevity are nice, but the fragrance smells very common and generic. My nose does not pick up peony, nor the amber. I've had this for a few years, and only have worn it twice. Just not a special fragrance...

I wanted to like this, but unfortunately something about it starts to smell “dusty” on my skin, and there’s no longevity or projection.

Y'all, this is MUSKY, even though musk is not a listed note. All I get is some violet in the opening, a bit of amber in the dry down, and overwhelming musk throughout. The magnolia and peony are so subtle that they might as well not even be there.