Note

Black Violet

Black violet is an evocative name rather than a defined material, suggesting violet petals with deeper, darker undertones. Such an accord might place powdery florals in the heart over woods, leather, or musk.

In 6 perfumes.

Found in Avanguardia, Vibrant Sensual Saffron Emir and Black Saffron

Most popular with black violet

The best-known perfumes carrying it anywhere in the pyramid.

Often paired with

Notes that show up next to black violet more often than chance would predict.

Too few perfumes to say.

How it reads

Sweet and woody above all. Reaches for violet, fruity and floral far more often than the catalogue as a whole, and rarely for vanilla.

  • sweet
  • woody
  • fruity
  • violet
  • floral
  • aromatic
  • rose
  • earthy