Violet Venom

Honestly, I blind bought this bottle 2 months ago. I'm not sure I ever even tested it on paper yet, but wore it for the first time today. WELL...let me tell you...I got to work and instantly received 2 compliments. It was giving off milky Santal Calling vibes with some very light white florals and a bit of green vanilla. Then I went to a hot warehouse to pick up some parts later in the afternoon and got 2 MORE compliments from random strangers, one inside and one in the parking lot. Tbh, when she asked what I was wearing, I couldn't even remember what I had put on! I got home and my daughter was like, WHAT are you wearing?? Is it new?? It's NICE. So, although this seems to be getting 'meh' reviews, This one is a win! Obviously projection and sillage are excellent. As far as the Printemps Blanc comparison? I own Printemps Blanc...this is nothing like it IMO. This has so much more character. I've never understood the Printemps Blanc hype. I can barely smell it.

I received mine today, and it is truly beautiful. If you enjoy Maison Mataha Printemps Blanc, you will likely love this as well. I’ll post a follow-up once I’ve tested it more thoroughly, including a side-by-side comparison. Please note that this fragrance is available exclusively through the Gritti website and ships from Italy. The retail price is €270, with an additional €49 for shipping. I also incurred a U.S. customs tariff of $72. DHL will email you once the package arrives in the United States, and the tariff must be paid within five days of the item being shipped or it will be returned to seller. Edit: 12/20/25, I just LOVE this, the longevity is so good, and to my nose it is 90% similar to Printemps Blanc, which is my best discovery of 2025, but has longevity issues. Gritti VV lasts the whole day with just 2 sprays, I'm very conservative with my sprays, as I work in a hospital. Both PM and VV were good blind buys for me that were 100% success.

Violet Venom took me by complete surprise. This isn't usually a scent profile I go for but it's done exceedingly well. Perfect scent for summer. The neroli and orange blossom never get too heady and it's blended remarkably. The tea adds a unique twist. For reference I never smelled Printemps Blanc, so I'm not sure how this would compare, I just know Violet Venom is a complete stunner.

Can anyone confirm this is very close to what Printemps Blanc smells like? The Longevity on that is horrible, I'm looking for something similar, but with better projection and longevity.

This conjures up an image to me of a sweet citrus vanilla green tea with a dash of cold milk. Its very green on my skin. Cold. Bright. Sweet. A little powdery. It doesn’t remind me of Printemps Blanc.