Dries Van Noten - Velvet Violet

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$12.00

Choose your sample spray below. Authentic fragrance, hand-poured into a smaller glass atomizer.

Choose a Sample Spray 2 ml (glass sample bottle)$12.00 5 ml (glass sample bottle)$25.00 10 ml (glass sample bottle)$44.00 100 ml (full manufacturer bottle) in box unused$350.00

What is a sample spray? Authentic fragrance hand-poured from the original bottle into a smaller glass atomizer. The pictured retail bottle is not included.

Which sample size is right for me?

2 ml First try About 20–30 sprays

5 ml More time to decide About 50–75 sprays

10 ml Travel & regular wear About 100–150 sprays

Spray counts are approximate and vary by atomizer and how you apply fragrance.

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“Forget everything you thought you knew about violet. This is very pleasant and original modern take on a violet fragrance.”

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100% authentic Sample sprays are hand-poured from genuine retail bottles.

Sample sprays Glass atomizers packed for easy discovery.

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The Scent

Fresh on the surface. Warm and toasty underneath.

Velvet Violet by Dries Van Noten is a quiet masterpiece — the kind of fragrance that reveals itself slowly and rewards patience. Created by perfumer Gaël Montero, it opens with the crisp, green coolness of violet leaf, then takes an unexpected turn into something deeply comforting: roasted barley, sesame, and toasty benzoin that feel like a warm kitchen on a cool morning. Earthy vetiver and smooth tonka bean anchor everything beautifully.

Scent Profile:
🌿 Top: Violet Leaf, Clary Sage, Pink Pepper
🌺 Heart: Roasted Barley, Sesame
🫕 Base: Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Benzoin

The vibe: Understated. Artisanal. Beautifully unexpected. This is for the fragrance lover who's bored with florals and wants something that feels like wearable art — soft, warm, and entirely their own.

✨ Why a decant? Velvet Violet is the kind of scent that divides the room — in the best way. At $12, it's absolutely worth experiencing before committing. And chances are, you'll be obsessed.

Fragrance Notes