Bonbons A La Violette

Bonbons A La Violette from the Italian brand New Notes (2024) is a sweet violet scent in which gourmand, green, floral and citrus accords are equally noticed, and about half of those who describe it also find wood and amber.

Bergamot and orange give a bright, juicy start. Violet is the star, soft, powdery and candy-like, recalling the old-fashioned violet sweets of the name, while sugar adds an extra sweetness. Jasmine brings a creamy floral warmth. The base is unexpectedly green and woody: oakmoss and moss give a damp, earthy bitterness that keeps the sugar in check, cedar a dry wood, and vanilla and amber a soft, warm finish.

It is shared and suits anyone. The playful sweetness works well in spring and autumn, in the daytime and on casual outings, and it should appeal to people who enjoy nostalgic, sweet florals balanced by a mossy, grown-up base.

Bonbons A La Violette — unisex fragrance by New Notes (released 2024). Notes: Amber, Bergamot, Cedar, Cedarwood, Jasmine, Moss, Oakmoss, Orange, Sugar, Vanilla, Violet. — Parfica open fragrance database