Petra Viola

First off this is way better on skin than it is on fabric or paper. On fabric and paper I find that raspberry note overwhelming when there are other amazing notes that come along with it. On skin that softens out and the part that makes it smell a little bit like body spray on a piece of paper, becomes more sultry and sensuous. On skin, it's definitely not just a scent for day time or just summer or just spring. I was really worried the cotton candy would make this smell cheap and juvenile and it really doesn't smell like straight cotton candy. It just gives you that fluff and sweetness of cotton candy that lays so nicely over the musk and the cedar and tempers that super bright note of raspberry. I think if you purchase this and you're not expecting it to smell like Mojave ghost and you let it show you who it is by virtue of its own scent notes and its own performance and longevity, I really do think most people would like this. I loved the first Petra and I know that that has been quite polarizing but for me the depth of that blend and how smooth it is is amazing. Viola doesn't go as deep as the first in my opinion but it definitely does bring you on a journey that's brighter. I also think, had I not smelled it for myself, and taken that chance I would have eventually landed on it had to smell too much like maybe a bath and body spray without ever finding out the truth for myself. I like bath & body sprays on occasion, but I do not lean towards them at this point in my life. My son, on fabric, thought it smelled like some sort of fruit juice but on skin, at least on my skin, it warms up and it gets depth. You never do lose that raspberry note you never lose that cotton candy note but it mellows out into this soft cloud of pink. This is definitely feminine and if you're a man who can get away with feminine give it a try but on a scale of 1 to 10 one being masculine and 10 being feminine I would say this is like an eight or nine. Anyways, I'm glad I bought it my collection needed to have a sister to the first Petra and I know I'm going to get a lot of use out of this!

If Lattafa is indeed veering away from dupes and into this territory, they are doing it well with this one. I am a Violet fiend, and have a lot of Violet fragrances... Insolence, Lipstick Rose, and Spiritual Sky African Violet oil are among my favorites so I can confidently compare this to them. I do agree that is is a cousin of Insolence, but it's sweeter. Not teeny-bopper buble gum sweet, but very candied. I actually really like this! It doesn't smell cheap, isnt headache inducing, and develops quite nicely. If you're looking for a sweet berry, candied violet, sugary treat, then you'll likely like this. It is somehow sweet without being too juvenile. Well done, Alex Lee.

This is by far my favorite perfume by Lattafa. Petra Viola opens with a bright burst of raspberry and cotton candy beautifully blended together. It leans feminine but is mass appealing at the same time. This is a lovely fragrance that is great to wear throughout the day and into the evening. It isn’t too strong or overwhelming on the skin. I find you do need to reapply every few hours to maintain the scent level. I will probably go through my first bottle within a month. The price point is great and I love the packaging. The bottle is beautiful and love the color scheme. I’m so glad I purchased this fragrance.

I love the original Petra and was so happy to find that I also love Petra Viola! I LOVE sweet perfume. Upon the initial spray, the scent comes off very clean in my opinion while still very feminine and sweet, but I was a little disappointed that the cotton candy note felt like it was being completely masked by the raspberry note. After letting it sit on my skin for less than 5 minutes the fragrance really develops beautifully and the cotton candy comes out to shine. It is such a beautiful, sweet but still clean scent and so so feminine in my opinion.

Petra Viola is a new love of mine. She is sweet and flirty, like grown-up flirty. She is an easy reach for me, and she gives off pretty girl vibes. To me, she does not smell like any other fragrances I own, and I have many. Yes, she is sweet. Yes, I can smell raspberry, violet, and cotton candy. They blend well and project. She can certainly stand alone, as she needs no help on my skin. She is backup bottle worthy, and I will certainly not be without her in the future.