Violette de Parme was launched in 1880 and is one of Roger et Gallet's most beloved fragrances.
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It is classified as a violet soliflore fragrance.
It made use of the newly discovered ionones by Tiemann & Kruger after many years of research. The ionones generated an odor of iris and violet. The fragrance raw material supplier, Societe de Laire bought Tiemann's French patents for the synthesis of the ionones and Roger et Gallet successfully negotiated exclusive rights to the product in return for buying minimum annual quantities of the compound. The ionones were first used commercially in Roger et Gallet's Vera Violetta, which they described as "the scent of the true violet, fresh and green". Previously, the very expensive Parma violet absolute and the orris butter from the root of the Florentine iris were used in the composition of the perfumes.
Bottles:
Fate of the Fragrance:
Discontinued, date unknown. Still sold in 1955.
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