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Velvet Violet EDP Dries Van Noten
An unexpected pairing of a fresh flower and a roasted seed. Focusing more on the leaf than the flower, violet – green, fresh and subtly – takes on a modern profile. In contrast, sesame unfolds as a toasted accord with rich, nutty facets. The opening is vibrant, as the violet is sharpened by pink pepper. The heart introduces a deeper dimension through sesame and barley. Within the base, vetiver and tonka bean anchor the fragrance and leave a lasting glow.
family: woody gourmand florals
top notes: pink pepper, violet leaf, clary sage essence
middle notes: toasted sesame absolute, roasted barley
base notes: grilled tonka beans, benzoin resinoid, vetiver essence
release year: 2026
perfumer: Gaël Montero
An unexpected pairing of a fresh flower and a roasted seed. Focusing more on the leaf than the flower, violet – green, fresh and subtly – takes on a modern profile. In contrast, sesame unfolds as a toasted accord with rich, nutty facets. The opening is vibrant, as the violet is sharpened by pink pepper. The heart introduces a deeper dimension through sesame and barley. Within the base, vetiver and tonka bean anchor the fragrance and leave a lasting glow.
family: woody gourmand florals
top notes: pink pepper, violet leaf, clary sage essence
middle notes: toasted sesame absolute, roasted barley
base notes: grilled tonka beans, benzoin resinoid, vetiver essence
release year: 2026
perfumer: Gaël Montero