Violaceum 2 by L'Artisan Parfumeur bottle
L'Artisan Parfumeur

Violaceum 2

4.0/5 · 139 votes Unisex 2016
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity3.4/5
Sillage3.2/5
Day88
Night65
Fall100
Spring76
Winter74
Summer21
Our take

Violaceum 2 opens with a startlingly crisp carrot seed, all green and slightly earthy, before the violet and iris take over in a shimmering, powdery duet. The saffron threads through the heart like a warm apricot glow, softening the floral coldness into something almost edible. On skin, it develops into a velvety iris root with a whisper of carrot’s natural sweetness, a composition that feels both mineral and tender, like crushed petals drying on a sun-warmed stone. The dry down is a softly spicy, powdery halo that sits close, inviting rather than announcing itself. With longevity averaging just over three hours and sillage that stays personal, this is not a beast but a quiet companion, a fragrance that rewards intimacy.

This is for the person who loves the dry, lipstick elegance of iris but wants a small thrill of earthiness, someone who enjoys a scent that feels like a secret rather than a statement. It suits spring afternoons and crisp fall evenings best, equally at home in a gallery opening or a quiet coffee date. Skip it if you crave projection or prefer sweet florals, the violet here is cool, almost waxy, and the saffron does not push into warmth. Violaceum 2 feels like a sheaf of pressed flowers in a library, delicate, nostalgic, and just a little dusty, a beautiful whisper that fades before you can fully grasp it.

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