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A Weightless Violet Dream…..
Violette Précieuse is one of the rare fragrances that is of such extraordinary beauty that even the most delicate words cannot do it justice…….
Essentially, one should completely refrain from attempting a description…… leaving the magic of this fragrance untouched…..
Nevertheless, I would like to make a careful - albeit inevitably imperfect - attempt to convey at least a small impression…….
Violette Précieuse is a tender, quiet, and almost poetic scent……. it shimmers alternately and in flowing transitions between pale violet and light green-blue pastel tones…….
The subtly bitter-powdery scent of the violet leaf seamlessly merges with a wonderfully creamy iris and the watery-cool clarity of the lily of the valley……. a distinctly delicate, almost inconspicuous raspberry note adds a subtle sweetness……. while a whisper-thin veil of musk quietly weaves through the entire composition, keeping the fragrance weightless……. the fragile blossoms are gently supported by creamy-soft sandalwood……
Violette Précieuse is not a sweet fragrance….. not a candy scent……. as is often the case with violet/iris fragrances…… here, nothing is oppressive, sticky, or even loud……
Everything remains gentle, reserved, and weightless……. elegant, exquisite, and precious…… as if brushed by the wingbeat of an angel……
Essentially, one should completely refrain from attempting a description…… leaving the magic of this fragrance untouched…..
Nevertheless, I would like to make a careful - albeit inevitably imperfect - attempt to convey at least a small impression…….
Violette Précieuse is a tender, quiet, and almost poetic scent……. it shimmers alternately and in flowing transitions between pale violet and light green-blue pastel tones…….
The subtly bitter-powdery scent of the violet leaf seamlessly merges with a wonderfully creamy iris and the watery-cool clarity of the lily of the valley……. a distinctly delicate, almost inconspicuous raspberry note adds a subtle sweetness……. while a whisper-thin veil of musk quietly weaves through the entire composition, keeping the fragrance weightless……. the fragile blossoms are gently supported by creamy-soft sandalwood……
Violette Précieuse is not a sweet fragrance….. not a candy scent……. as is often the case with violet/iris fragrances…… here, nothing is oppressive, sticky, or even loud……
Everything remains gentle, reserved, and weightless……. elegant, exquisite, and precious…… as if brushed by the wingbeat of an angel……
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13 Comments
FioreMarina 4 years ago
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You've described it beautifully! I've been wanting to get a whiff of that for a long time.
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UntermWert 4 years ago
1
You've described it so lovingly. It would probably be too floral for me, but how nice that you've found a gem!
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SchatzSucher 4 years ago
That sounds lovely! I have the 1913 version here, which I also find wonderful. I think I would like this version too.
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MadameLegras 4 years ago
1
Touched by the wing of an angel... wonderful! Unfortunately, I only had a sample back then that was no longer good, so I don't know the scent (yet)... I should definitely change that after your lovely comment.
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Cravache 4 years ago
1
A perfect 10! Written with a touch of angel's hand!
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Ergoproxy 4 years ago
3
I was able to test an earlier version of this. It's a great scent.
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JonasP1 4 years ago
1
That sounds like a very fine and elegant fragrance. The Caron scents are definitely something special... :-)
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Gandix 4 years ago
1
It really takes away your senses ;) I hope for your sake it's still available.
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Licorice 4 years ago
2
I don't know the scent yet, but I think you've absolutely done justice to its delicacy with your beautiful and enthusiastic words. It sounds like I definitely need to get to know it. I'm more of an iris than a violet lover, but this beauty still really draws me in. :)
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Gschpusi 4 years ago
1
That always sounds so great, and whether it's violet or iris... Just a sniff and I'm all excited. I probably wouldn't wear either. They don't really suit me.
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Pollita 4 years ago
2
Caron has quite a few treasures. A 10, wow. I assume you're getting it, unless you already have it?
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Poesiefanny 4 years ago
2
That sounds absolutely dreamy. Not too powdery, not too sweet violet - delicate and creamy, raspberry fruity ... the perfect scent for cultural outings. I’ll set a lovely violet vase next to my morning coffee with raspberries & pineapple. Very nice.
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Isolani 4 years ago
1
What beautiful and fitting words for one of the most beautiful scents ever. Exactly: the wingbeat of an angel... and now I'm going to sniff my bottle one last time before bed.
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