Borsari Violetta di Parma: released in 1970, powdery, violet and floral, about 5h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Borsari Violetta di Parma dupe we found is L'Erbolario Accordo Viola — 88% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Borsari Violetta di Parma dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Borsari Violetta di Parma | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Erbolario Accordo Viola | 88% | about $40 (−38%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Fragonard Violette | 84% | about $30 (−54%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Yardley April Violets | 82% | about $15 (−77%) | 4h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Borsari Bouquet di Violette | 86% | about $20 (−69%) | 5h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Erbario Toscano Violetta Nobile | 81% | about $35 (−46%) | 5h vs 5h | 4/10 |
This fragrance captures the delicate, powdery essence of Borsari Violetta di Parma with a soft, floral sweetness that feels very similar on the skin.
It shares its powdery, violet and floral accords with Borsari Violetta di Parma, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 504 community ratings.
This scent provides a gentle, authentic violet profile reminiscent of the powdery floral character that defines Borsari Violetta di Parma.
It shares its violet, powdery and floral accords with Borsari Violetta di Parma, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 246 community ratings.
A classic, clean floral scent that evokes the same vintage violet charm found in Borsari Violetta di Parma at a very accessible price point.
It shares its violet, powdery and white floral accords with Borsari Violetta di Parma, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 317 community ratings.
Coming from the same house, this fragrance offers a very similar powdery violet experience that feels like a close relative to Borsari Violetta di Parma.
It shares its powdery, violet and floral accords with Borsari Violetta di Parma, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 49 community ratings.
This elegant composition leans into the same earthy, floral territory as Borsari Violetta di Parma with a refined, powdery finish.
It shares its powdery, violet and woody accords with Borsari Violetta di Parma, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 59 community ratings.
Yardley April Violets, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Borsari Violetta di Parma.
Erbario Toscano Violetta Nobile, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Borsari Violetta di Parma.
L'Erbolario Accordo Viola, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — L'Erbolario Accordo Viola saves you about $35 a year against Borsari Violetta di Parma. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Erbario Toscano Violetta Nobile comes closest at 5.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Borsari Violetta di Parma notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-25.