Deep Viola

It is a dark, leathery take on a violet floral. The opening features green angelica and saffron, which quickly transition into a heart dominated by powdery violet and iris. The dry down is resinous, relying on olibanum and agarwood to provide a lasting, serious woody base that feels quite mature.

The opening is notably green and fresh due to the angelica, almost smelling like smoked cucumbers to some. Within two hours, that initial sharpness fades, allowing a powdery leather and iris accord to take center stage. By the end of the day, you are left with a subtle, woody base of vanilla and olibanum.

Longevity is moderate for most users, typically providing around six to eight hours of wear before fading to a skin scent. It is not a beast-mode fragrance, so expect it to require reapplication if you are planning to be out for an entire day or an extended evening event.

The sillage is generally moderate, reaching about arm's length for the first three hours. It does not fill a room, which makes it a sensible choice for office environments where you want to be noticed without overwhelming your colleagues with heavy leather or oud notes.

While it leans toward autumn and winter due to its leather and agarwood base, some wearers find the green angelica opening fresh enough for summer nights. However, it can become quite pungent in high heat, so it is safer to stick to mild temperatures or climate-controlled environments.

Deep Viola is firmly unisex. The powdery violet and iris notes provide a classic floral appeal that many associate with feminine scents, while the leather and agarwood base lean toward a more traditional masculine profile. How it sits on your skin often depends on your own personal chemistry.

Yes, it is excellent for professional settings. It is a serious, somewhat somber scent that avoids being overtly sweet or playful. The powdery leather and iris combination gives off an air of intent and focus, making it a great companion for presentations or high-stakes office meetings.

Because of its strong, smoky, and woody base, it works well as a grounding layer for lighter, more fleeting citrus or floral scents. If you have a fragrance that lacks longevity, adding a spray of this underneath can provide a deeper, more robust foundation.

If you strongly dislike powdery iris or sharp, green leather notes, you will likely find this challenging. It is also not for those looking for a sweet, gourmand experience, as the vanilla here is very understated and only emerges late in the dry-down.

Do not blind buy. The leather note is quite scratchy and green, which can be polarizing. It is much safer to sample first to see how the angelica and leather behave on your skin before committing to a full bottle, especially given the price point of the house.