Violet LeafOpens with
Lily-of-the-ValleyHeart
VetyverDries down to
Ernest DaltroffThe nose · 26 fragrances · also made Nuit de Noel Extrait de Parfum (1922)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Caron · Sold as feminine
Violette Precieuse
The soft rustle of silk dresses in an intimate salon where the air is perfumed with violets and the gentle warmth of sandalwood.
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Violette PrecieusePremium · $100–250
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From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Violette Precieuse by Caron, launched in 1913 and crafted by Ernest Daltroff, is a Floral fragrance that captures the essence of violet with an intricate blend of powdery and woody notes. The composition opens with the freshness of violet leaf and African orange flower before transitioning to a heart of iris, lily-of-the-valley, and jasmine. The base notes of vetiver, nutmeg, sandalwood, and raspberry add depth and warmth, creating a scent that is both delicate and enduring.
Apply this fragrance lightly as it blooms gradually on the skin. The powdery top notes are fleeting, but the warm base notes carry through the day, making it perfect for a quiet dinner or an afternoon stroll.
Fig. 01 — Violette Precieuse, Caron
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Ernest Daltroff
The founder who built Caron on memoryErnest Daltroff was a French perfumer born in 1867 who founded Parfums Caron in 1904, after a childhood fascination sparked by his mother's habit of dabbing perfume behind his ears at bedtime.
Designer Caron
More from the house · founded 1904 · France
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