Violetta
“Violetta by Penhaligon's is a Floral fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a violet, powdery composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for spring wear, leaning feminine.
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Violetta by Penhaligon's was launched in 1976, crafted by Michael Pickthall as a floral scent that captures the essence of violet with powdery and woody undertones. The composition opens with bright citruses and geranium before giving way to a heart of vibrant violet, which is then enveloped by musky and woody notes like sandalwood and cedar. This fragrance embodies an elegant balance between freshness and warmth, making it a lasting classic.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Violetta sparingly — the fresh spicy and aromatic top notes are bright but fleeting. Allow the composition to develop naturally over time; the base notes will emerge more prominently as they blend with your skin.
Michael Pickthall
Founding perfumer · 25 fragrances
Michael Pickthall was a senior perfumer at IFF before he and his brother Terence left to found Contemporary Perfumers Ltd (CPL) in 1971, which grew into the largest privately owned fragrance house in the UK. He created four fragrances for Penhaligon's: Lily of the Valley (1976), Bluebell (1978), Elisabethan Rose (1984), and Douro (2004).
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet confidence of a woman stepping into her day, where the crispness of citruses gives way to the soft embrace of powdery musk and woody notes.
Fig. 01 — Violetta, Penhaligon's
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