Molinard Violette: released in 1999, violet, powdery and floral, about 3h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Molinard Violette dupe we found is Yardley April Violets — 91% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $50 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Molinard Violette dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Molinard Violette | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yardley April Violets | 91% | about $15 (−70%) | 4h vs 3h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Yardley April Violets Contemporary Edition | 89% | about $15 (−70%) | 4h vs 3h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Parfums Berdoues Violette | 87% | about $30 (−40%) | 5h vs 3h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Demeter Fragrance Violet | 81% | about $40 (−20%) | 3h vs 3h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Roger & Gallet Vera Violetta | 84% | about $30 (−40%) | 6h vs 3h | 3/10 |
Captures the same delicate, powdery floral essence found in Molinard Violette, offering a clean and nostalgic violet experience.
It shares its violet, powdery and floral accords with Molinard Violette, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 317 community ratings.
A modern interpretation that maintains the soft, fresh violet character reminiscent of the Molinard classic.
It shares its powdery and woody accords with Molinard Violette, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 200 community ratings.
Evokes a similar soliflore violet charm, leaning into a gentle, powdery floral profile that feels very much in the same family.
It shares its woody accords with Molinard Violette, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 78 community ratings.
A straightforward, linear violet scent that provides a similar powdery floral impression at a very accessible price point.
It shares its violet, powdery and floral accords with Molinard Violette, lasts about 3h against 3h and carries 86 community ratings.
Offers a light, airy take on the violet note that mirrors the fresh and powdery aesthetic of Molinard Violette.
It shares its violet, powdery and floral accords with Molinard Violette, lasts about 6h against 3h and carries 5 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Yardley April Violets, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Molinard Violette.
Roger & Gallet Vera Violetta, at about 6h on skin, against about 3h for Molinard Violette.
Yardley April Violets, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Molinard Violette itself sells from €80 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Yardley April Violets saves you about $50 a year against Molinard Violette. 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. Roger & Gallet Vera Violetta comes closest at 6.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Molinard Violette notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-31.