Dries Van Noten · 2026
Velvet Violet Eau de Parfum
Longevity
Very long8-12 hours
Projection
StrongFills most of the room
Polarising
Mixed
gourmand
sweet
intimate
Powdery roasted grain dessert with violet sweetness
Scent Notes
Gourmand
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About This Perfume
Dries Van Noten Velvet Violet comes across as Powdery roasted grain dessert with violet sweetness. It opens with clary sage, pink pepper and violet leaf, moves into roasted barley and roasted sesame absolute and settles on benzoin resinoid, roasted tonka bean and vetiver. It reads unisex.
This eau de parfum is best in spring, fall and winter and is an evening scent. A good pick for date nights and nights out. Released in 2026.
Wearers report that it lasts well into the evening, and projects strongly and fills a room.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something gourmand and sweet for date nights.
- Sample first if: you have not smelled it before; it is not an easy blind buy.
- Skip if: you dislike spicy fragrances.
Around $380.
Explore more: More from Dries Van Noten · Gourmand perfumes · Clary sage perfumes · Pink pepper perfumes
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Occasion
Date · night out
Projection
Strong
Gender lean
Leans unisex
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Date
- Night out
Dries Van Noten is a Belgian fashion house whose fragrance line launched as a full 32-piece collection reading closer to niche than typical designer output, every piece is formulated unisex, and prices sit firmly in niche territory. The 18 live pieces on Scendira average .91, are 100% unisex (18 of 18), and skew Fresh (9) with Gourmand (5) support. Prices span $270-$400 (average $345). Standout live pieces: Camomille Satin ($350,.14, creamy chamomile tea with powdery sweet florals), Fleur du Mal ($350,.14, soft peach jam with floral suede warmth), Rock the Myrrh ($400,.14, burnt resin incense with smoky leathery suede), Bitter Splash ($350,.13, grapefruit and green cypress over airy powdery leather) and Santal Greenery ($350,.10, sunlit fig leaves over creamy sandalwood). A rare designer line stocking full niche compositions and unisex-only formulation.
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like Powdery roasted grain dessert with violet sweetness. It opens with clary sage, pink pepper and violet leaf, moves into roasted barley and roasted sesame absolute and settles on benzoin resinoid, roasted tonka bean and vetiver.
Wearers report that it lasts well into the evening, and projects strongly and fills a room.
It is best in spring, fall and winter. It is an evening scent. It suits date nights and nights out.
It reads unisex.
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