Violetas Francesas Cologne

I love the scent of Violets. I have very high end Violet frags from Ireland, middle of the road frags such as Molinard Violette (which, btw, has been my all time fave) and the cheapie such as Yardley's which is lovely, but not very long lasting. Last week I ran into Vallarta Super Market. For those of you who don't have one or have never been to one, this place is a most enjoyable place to do your marketing. Clean, tidy aisles, friendly staff, gorgeous produce, beautiful bakery, fresh fish counterwith the best Ceviche, Cremaria with freshly made cheeses, guacamole and pico de gallon and my all time favorite drink, Avena con leche (oatmeal made with milk)...a creamy hug in a cup. As I was checking out with the cashier, I spied their glass case which acts as their Farmacia (pharmacy). I have found all kinds of goodies in that case. And this day I hit the motherlode! Boxes and boxes of Violetas Francesas for $3.99 each (containing 5 Fl. Oz. of Splash Cologne). I stopped the cashier, asked her permission to open a bottle to take a whiff and...pure Heaven!!! Could this be? My beloved Molinard Violette for $4 a bottle? I didn't even care that it is cologne strength, or that it is marketed for both children and adults, or that it comes in a splash bottle (that's what pretty atomizers were invented for, right?). All I know is that I can have my Violet fix for pennies. I bought every bottle they had and made sure the manager knew it so that she could reorder. I can scent my bathwater, my laundry, my pillowcases, my dogs, scent my son's pillowcase when he's having trouble falling asleep and even scent my lightbulbs. This gem is a true bargain and the beginning of a wonderful relationship...a true romance...

This is the best violet soliflore I've ever smelled. I own the bottle pictured in the photo above with the flowers on the label. It's like Chowards violet candies but never too saccharine, and smooth, natural, powdery as it wears. It's like LT Piver's Heliotrope but for violets, right down to the price and the splash bottle format. I can't recommend this one enough and thank you so much to all the reviewers below me who gave this such glowing accolades. Even the bottle is quite pretty in person. It looks like it belongs on a vintage vanity next to real pearls, lace doilies and a cake mascara compact. Love it!

I remember how I was introduced to this perfume like it was yesterday. I was helping my aunt babysit my little cousin and she used this baby cologne on her after her bath and I was like oh my goshh that smells so good where did you get it!! Every time since then when my aunt and uncle visit Ecuador, they get me a bottle of this. I've ordered it online as well but it smells much better when they get it for me. It's such a pretty and fresh scent, though do be careful when wearing white because this purple is opaque. Honestly timeless, I'll probably use it on my children in the future too.

This is the traditional Cuban baby perfume used on the hair. I used it well into adulthood and love it to this day. Best not to leave it by the window as the sun can turn it a sort of winded blue and slightly alter the smell as well. Meant to be splashed on. Use liberally.

Lovely, linear, powdery violet petals. C Howard’s chalky candy. I love this! It’s perfect. I put it in a travel size spritz bottle and use liberally on myself in hot weather, on pillows, clean laundry. It’s an easy grab.