It's a crime to discontinue a fragrance this beautiful. Honestly, I have never smelled the violet flower in my life. But this Violetta can move me into picturing myself in a field of violet , picking up one and smelling it. The scent seems weak but no, it stays close with me for hours. I get a whiff every now and then even after 6-7 hours. Love to spritz it behind ears under the hair, flip the hair off whenever I want a sniff and be pleased!