BONBONS A LA VIOLETTE Extrait de Parfum

Bonbons à la Violette is New Notes' unisex Extrait de Parfum that opens the Contemporary Blend Collection on a purely indulgent register: a fragrance for anyone who loves niche perfumery when it openly plays with the memory of childhood sweets, without losing an ounce of elegance.

The Fragrance

The name already says a lot: Bonbons à la Violette is born from the memory of violet-flavoured candies, the ones kept in tin boxes at the oldest confectioners, and turns it into a pop, joyful, almost retro floral-gourmand accord. New Notes builds the fragrance as a carefree little indulgence, a sugary treat to enjoy without guilt.

How It Evolves on Skin

Bonbons à la Violette opens with a bright, juicy citrus flash of bergamot and orange, setting the stage for the heart of the fragrance: candied violet, sugared like a real sweet, intertwines with jasmine in an enveloping floral-gourmand accord that's recognisable from the very first moments. As time passes the fragrance warms and rounds out: vanilla enters alongside delicate musky notes, while cedarwood and amber build a warm, velvety base that lingers on the skin, never losing the playful sweetness that makes Bonbons à la Violette instantly recognisable.

Who We Recommend Bonbons à la Violette To

We recommend Bonbons à la Violette to anyone who loves gourmand fragrances but is looking for something more original than the usual vanilla-caramel: candied violet brings a floral-sweet character that's different from the norm, perfect for those who want a scent that feels like a childhood memory without feeling childish. It's a versatile unisex fragrance, suited to every season, equally at home in daily wear or for an occasion where you want to leave a precise olfactory memory.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Bonbons à la Violette is one of those fragrances that divide opinion in store, and we notice it from the very first try: people either fall for it immediately for that direct nod to childhood, or find it too sweet for their taste — it rarely leaves anyone indifferent. That's exactly why we like it: it has the courage to be unapologetically sweet instead of smoothing its edges to please everyone, and it holds up well over time on skin, which isn't always the case with lighter gourmands.

Similar Fragrances

• Violamore by Zeromolecole — born from the same inspiration, the Turin-style violet candy: here the accord turns even more indulgent, with blackberry, liquorice and caramel.
• Sugar Kisses by Lorenzo Pazzaglia — the same pop, sugary register, here built on fior di latte, orange and caramel instead of violet.
• Space Cake by Superz Budapest — for those who love the bolder side of gourmand-candy: the sweetness turns more experimental here, between gummy bears and caramelised sugar.

FAQ

Is Bonbons à la Violette suitable for someone who usually doesn't like very sweet fragrances?
The citrus opening and the woody-amber base balance out the sweeter part, avoiding an overly cloying effect: it's still a declared gourmand, though, so we recommend trying it first if you're unsure.

What's the best season to wear Bonbons à la Violette?
It's a versatile fragrance that works year-round: bright enough in the opening for warmer months, but with a warm base that makes it pleasant in colder ones too.

Is Bonbons à la Violette more suited to her or to him?
Despite the name evoking a more feminine imagery, New Notes presents it as fully unisex: the gourmand-floral register is meant to be worn by anyone who loves this kind of fragrance.

Product Information

Brand

New Notes

Name

Bonbons à la Violette

Concentration

Extrait de Parfum

Size

50 ml

Olfactory family

Floral Gourmand

Launch year

2024

Made in

Italy