Fleurs d'Ombre/Violette - Menthe

Jean-Charles Brosseau VIOLETTE-MENTHE is a breath of fresh air. The violets are in abundance, but their sweetness is tempered slightly by the mint, which grows stronger as the fragrance develops. The composition is simple yet very pleasing, and I find myself smiling whenever I catch a glimpse of myself wearing this faceted peridots an d amethyst-encrusted golden brooch. Like a small cluster of violets gathered together and bunched up in one's hand with fresh mint sprigs on a bright sunny spring day, VIOLETTE-MENTHE is as disingenuous as can be. There is no artifice or complexity here. The beauty is clean and straightforward, like a single scene captured from nature with nothing added. There is no plastic or dextrose thrown in to mar the natural beauty of the violets in this refreshing eau de toilette with quite good longevity—relative to some of the natural violet perfumes which I've tried—and pretty big sillage. VIOLETTE-MENTHE is a must-have for all lovers of violet perfumes! (If anyone out there actually thinks that this composition smells like glue, I can only surmise that it must have been left in her nose...) 3.08.11

I’ve worn Fleurs d'Ombre Violette Menthe two days in a row, from my least favorite way to wear perfume: a splash vial. I feel I will need to eventually take the plunge and buy a bottle because I don’t think I’m getting the full experience. But here’s my initial impression: a soft, willowy violet is well blended with a crisp mint note. The blend is 50/50 and if you don’t like mint, this should be a pass as it’s present through the life of the scent. Violet is often a demure note, and in Fleurs d'Ombre Violette Menthe its very quiet. This is not a loud perfume in any way, performing well in hot weather because even though it’s light, it’s softly present for several hours. I do pick up a ripe melon in the opening but it’s gone in 15 minutes. As far as some of the others—Ylang, coconut, strawberry— they are not discernible on my skin. For the grey market price, this is a steal. Solid like, maybe a love if/when I can experience Violette Menthe as a spray. EDIT 02.19.23 bought this a month ago for a screaming deal off Amazon, it’s better as a spray and I can’t wait to wear it in the summer.

This is beautiful! No detectable mint on my skin, just all violets, pale roses & peony. I'd describe it as a perfect blend of My Queen and Ellen Tracy's Peony Rose. Soft and sweet (but not overly sweet) and very, very appealing. I'm reminded of violet candies and the smell of my great aunty's ample bosom when she'd give me a hug. Pretty, light pink roses add to it being a bit powdery but green notes cut the sweetness. No oakmoss is listed among the ingredients on the box and I don't get even the slightest impression of oak moss. Not much development but that's OK by me as what I smell first is what I enjoy most. Excellent longevity on skin, hair and clothing and sillage that makes people smile. Violets always seem to evoke pleasant memories. This one is a "must have" & a safe blind buy for all lovers of violets. Mint lovers should buy Mentafolia and layer My Queen over it if that's the combination you're going for (that combination worked quite well when I tried it).

It is a miserable, cold and gloomy day here. Sleet now to change to snow this afternoon. I am SO over winter! Today I decided to defy Mother Nature and wear a glorious spring scent to break my winter doldrums. I chose this lovely scent and I am so happy I did! I have been transported to a magical, warm, wooded place where the violets bloom with abandon! As I walk through this glorious forest, I brush up against a mint plant and the scent mingles with the heady violets perfectly! I don't detect any of the white flowers on my skin. Just the purest scent of soft woods and violets with a whisper of mint that fades as the perfume dries. I loved the initial blast of the violets and enjoy immensely the glorious dry down. It is truly a wonderful spring scent for those who love violets with a bit of a twist. On me the sillage and the longevity are both moderate. Sometimes, you CAN fool Mother Nature..at least in your imagination!

This was a blind buy that turned out extremely well. While I love the scent of the violet flower itself I find many violet perfumes too sweet and powdery to wear. I was intrigued by the pairing of mint with violet in this, and it got a fair number of good reviews - so that and the incredibly low price led to a buy. It starts very green and fresh, minty with a dab of cool melon and violet leaf. The heart is more floral, and turns a little powdery with violet and lily being the most discernible to my nose. The drydown is spicy/woody, I don't get any coconut or strawberry which is fine for me. I find it to be a lovely violet gem of a fragrance, and one I will use often. Longevity is excellent on me, and sillage is on the moderate side. The bottle is lovely too!