Emporio Armani Diamonds Violet

A fruity, sweet floral from Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani Diamonds Violet was released in 2015. Gourmand is the word people use most often for it, and most also call it floral; a minority pick up something woody at the base.

It opens on a juicy burst of lychee, raspberry and passion fruit, bright and a little tart. The heart turns to violet, which brings a soft, powdery, sweet-shop quality, supported by Bulgarian rose and lily of the valley for a fresher, more classic floral feel. As it settles, vanilla and praline add a creamy, nutty sweetness and patchouli gives it a little earthy weight so the drydown does not feel thin.

It is marketed as feminine and has the easy, cheerful character of a daytime scent for spring and summer, or for anyone who likes sweet violet with a fruit salad on top rather than a serious, dressy floral.

Emporio Armani Diamonds Violet — unisex fragrance by Giorgio Armani (released 2015). Top notes: Raspberry, Litchi, Passionfruit. Heart notes: Violet, Bulgarian Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley. Base notes: Praline, Vanilla, Patchouli. — Parfica open fragrance database