Lanman & Kemp Agua de Violetas Cologne: released in 1974, violet, powdery and floral, about 2h on skin, projection 3/10, sillage 0/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Lanman & Kemp Agua de Violetas Cologne scent match we found is 4711 Acqua Colonia Lavender & Thyme — 72% match.
The five closest scent matches — the best Lanman & Kemp Agua de Violetas Cologne dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Lanman & Kemp Agua de Violetas Cologne | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4711 Acqua Colonia Lavender & Thyme | 72% | about $15 | 4h vs 2h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Demeter Fragrance Violet | 82% | about $40 | 3h vs 2h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Parfums de Coeur Body Fantasies Signature Sexiest Musk | 65% | about $10 (236 ml) | 6h vs 2h | 2/10 |
| 4 | Bath & Body Works Candied Violet Sorbet | 83% | about $15 (236 ml) | 4h vs 2h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Roger & Gallet Vera Violetta | 70% | about $30 | 6h vs 2h | 3/10 |
While different in specific floral notes, it shares the same refreshing, light, and traditional cologne structure as the Lanman & Kemp classic.
It shares its floral accords with Lanman & Kemp Agua de Violetas Cologne, lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 176 community ratings.
A straightforward, clean interpretation of violet that mirrors the fresh, powdery simplicity found in the classic Lanman & Kemp cologne.
It shares its violet, powdery and floral accords with Lanman & Kemp Agua de Violetas Cologne, lasts about 3h against 2h and carries 86 community ratings.
A very accessible, light floral mist that provides a similar powdery violet impression for those seeking a simple, everyday scent.
It shares its powdery accords with Lanman & Kemp Agua de Violetas Cologne, lasts about 6h against 2h and carries 69 community ratings.
Captures the delicate, powdery floral essence of Agua de Violetas with a slightly sweeter, more modern gourmand twist.
It shares its violet, powdery and floral accords with Lanman & Kemp Agua de Violetas Cologne, lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 39 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Offers a refined, powdery violet experience that sits in the same family of light, floral-forward scents as the reference.
It shares its violet, powdery and floral accords with Lanman & Kemp Agua de Violetas Cologne, lasts about 6h against 2h and carries 5 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
4711 Acqua Colonia Lavender & Thyme, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate).
Roger & Gallet Vera Violetta, at about 6h on skin, against about 2h for Lanman & Kemp Agua de Violetas Cologne.
Bath & Body Works Candied Violet Sorbet, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — 4711 4711 Acqua Colonia Lavender & Thyme actually costs about $20 a year MORE than Lanman & Kemp Agua de Violetas Cologne. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; 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. Roger & Gallet Vera Violetta comes closest at 6.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Lanman & Kemp Agua de Violetas Cologne notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-24.