Velvet Violet
Description
Velvet Violet by Dries Van Noten takes violet in an unexpected direction, pairing its cool, green side with toasted sesame and warm grains. Pink pepper sharpens the opening, while violet leaf and clary sage give the fragrance a fresh, woody quality rather than a sweet or powdery floral feel.
Toasted sesame and roasted barley bring a warm, nutty character to the middle. The effect is textured and slightly savory, creating an unusual contrast with the green violet leaf.
Velvet Violet is a flormond that balances a powdery quality and fresh greenery with sesame, toasted grain, and soft warmth. It's a modern and genuinely different take on violet.
Perfume Notes
- Top: Pink Pepper, Violet Leaf, Clary Sage
- Middle: Toasted Sesame Absolute, Roasted Barley
- Base: Grilled Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Vetiver
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