Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Violette in Love: released in 2009, powdery, violet and fruity, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Violette in Love dupe we found is Parfums Berdoues Violettes de Toulouse Eau de Parfum — 88% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $110 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Violette in Love dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Violette in Love | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parfums Berdoues Violettes de Toulouse Eau de Parfum | 88% | about $35 (−68%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Parfums Berdoues Violettes de Toulouse Eau de Toilette | 86% | about $40 (−64%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Molinard Les Fleurs Violette | 85% | about $20 (−82%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Fragonard Violette | 83% | about $30 (−73%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Karl Lagerfeld Karleidoscope | 80% | about $35 (−68%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
A richer formulation echoing the plush violet and soft powdery texture found in Violette in Love.
It shares its powdery, violet and fruity accords with Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Violette in Love, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 224 community ratings.
Brings a charming powdery sweetness comparable to Violette in Love, wrapped in a classic violet-heavy bouquet.
It shares its powdery, violet and sweet accords with Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Violette in Love, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 182 community ratings.
Evokes the powdery floral sweetness of Violette in Love with a prominent focus on fresh, tender violet petals.
It shares its powdery, violet and musky accords with Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Violette in Love, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 145 community ratings.
Shares a similar delicate floral character reminiscent of Violette in Love, leaning into a soft and nostalgic violet accord.
It shares its fruity, violet and sweet accords with Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Violette in Love, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 246 community ratings.
Captures a similar interplay of powdery notes and soft florals reminiscent of the heart of Violette in Love.
It shares its powdery, musky and violet accords with Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Violette in Love, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 632 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Molinard Les Fleurs Violette, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Violette in Love.
Molinard Les Fleurs Violette, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Violette in Love.
Parfums Berdoues Violettes de Toulouse Eau de Parfum, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Parfums Berdoues Violettes de Toulouse Eau de Parfum saves you about $110 a year against Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Violette in Love. 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. Molinard Les Fleurs Violette comes closest at 4.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Violette in Love notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-25.