Parfums Berdoues 1902 Violette: violet, powdery and floral, about 3h on skin, projection 3/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Parfums Berdoues 1902 Violette dupe we found is Parfums Berdoues Violettes de Toulouse Eau de Parfum — 91% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Parfums Berdoues 1902 Violette dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Parfums Berdoues 1902 Violette | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parfums Berdoues Violettes de Toulouse Eau de Parfum | 91% | about $35 (+75%) | 4h vs 3h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Borsari Violetta di Parma | 86% | about $65 (+225%) | 5h vs 3h | 4/10 |
| 3 | Violetas Francesas Cologne | 88% | about $10 (250 ml) | 4h vs 3h | 5/10 |
| 4 | I LOVE Violet Dreams | 82% | about $15 (−25%) | 3h vs 3h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Crabtree & Evelyn Venetian Violet Flower Water | 81% | about $20 | 4h vs 3h | 3/10 |
A more concentrated and slightly deeper interpretation of the violet theme, maintaining the signature powdery elegance of the original.
It shares its powdery, violet and floral accords with Parfums Berdoues 1902 Violette, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 224 community ratings.
This historic scent offers a refined, authentic violet experience that aligns closely with the powdery and fresh floral notes of 1902 Violette.
It shares its powdery, violet and floral accords with Parfums Berdoues 1902 Violette, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 428 community ratings.
This classic cologne captures the same delicate, powdery violet essence found in 1902 Violette, offering a clean and nostalgic floral experience.
It shares its violet, powdery and floral accords with Parfums Berdoues 1902 Violette, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 52 community ratings.
A sweet and approachable floral scent that mirrors the soft, powdery violet character of the reference with a light, airy finish.
It shares its powdery, violet and floral accords with Parfums Berdoues 1902 Violette, lasts about 3h against 3h and carries 33 community ratings.
A light and refreshing floral composition that captures the same simple, powdery violet charm found in the reference.
It shares its powdery, fruity and violet accords with Parfums Berdoues 1902 Violette, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 62 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
I LOVE Violet Dreams, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 25% less than Parfums Berdoues 1902 Violette.
Borsari Violetta di Parma, at about 5h on skin, against about 3h for Parfums Berdoues 1902 Violette.
Parfums Berdoues Violettes de Toulouse Eau de Parfum, at 91% 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 actually costs about $25 a year MORE than Parfums Berdoues 1902 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. Borsari Violetta di Parma comes closest at 4.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Parfums Berdoues 1902 Violette notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-31.