Bonbons A La Violette

This, to me, is beautiful. The name is slightly misleading as it feels more wood/moss than bonbon but it’s a sweet and woody violet delight. I understand what people are saying about the BR540 feeling - I think it gives a feeling of BR540 because of the oakmoss, without smelling directly like it - this doesn’t make logical sense as a sentence but bear with me. For me, it’s a sweeter, more modern Insolence. Performance is good - I am conscious of it wafting for hours. Not too loud, which in this case is a benefit, as I think it could feel cloying at a higher volume. Overall, I love it - but I am a wood and violet lover for life. It’s an investment so probably wouldn’t recommend a blind buy, unless you’re feeling flush and ready to gamble!

I recently received my bottle and first off the packaging is beautiful. I love the lilac purple tone of the bottle. I sprayed it on my hand right away and it was a sweet beautiful floral I was hit with. I did get some woody morning the dry down. The sugary sweet floral stayed throughout the entire 4 hours I wore it on my hand even smelled it after I took a shower which didn’t surprise me since it’s an extrait. It reminds me of a floral sweet tea without the tea note but still delightful. I love it.

This first hit my nose as a refined Violette Française baby cologne; not as sweet as I imagined it would be, which works for me. Starts developing quickly, with a sparkling start, more body and an almost smoky feel as it evolves. Soft woody dry down with whiffs of first few notes, especially the beautiful violet. Loved it at first, second, third etc sniff. One of my absolute favorites this year. Add: My top/favorite 2024 launch 💜

I absolutely love Bonbons a La Violette! I get a sugary candied violette. And the dry down is beautiful as well. I can smell this on myself and it lasts for hours. Instant love for me and smells just as I imagined it would!

In Persian times, the violet was reputed to have the power to heal broken hearts. A seemingly fragile flower, but one of great beauty and strength, in this fragrance it is celebrated in its sweetest aspect, with slightly gourmand traits. Yes, combined with sweet and sugary notes, this flower wants to reproduce a tasty violet candy, and I must say it succeeds very well. I am a lover of this note, which is here elevated to its full beauty. Beautiful, innocent and sensual at the same time.