Yardley April Violets Contemporary Edition: released in 2015, powdery, ozonic and aquatic, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Yardley April Violets Contemporary Edition scent match we found is Borsari Violetta di Parma — 88% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Yardley April Violets Contemporary Edition dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Yardley April Violets Contemporary Edition | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borsari Violetta di Parma | 88% | about $65 (+333%) | 5h vs 4h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Parfums Berdoues Violettes de Toulouse Eau de Parfum | 83% | about $35 (+133%) | 4h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Molinard Violette | 85% | about $50 (+233%) | 3h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 4 | I LOVE Violet Dreams | 80% | about $15 | 3h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers Sunlit Showers | 76% | about $20 (+33%) | 4h vs 4h | 6/10 |
Evokes the powdery floral sweetness of Yardley April Violets, leaning heavily into a classic violet-forward character.
It shares its powdery, woody and iris accords with Yardley April Violets Contemporary Edition, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 428 community ratings.
Reminiscent of the sweet, powdery floral notes in Yardley April Violets, offering a gentle violet-petal impression.
It shares its powdery, woody and iris accords with Yardley April Violets Contemporary Edition, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 224 community ratings.
Shares the delicate green and powdery violet profile found in Yardley April Violets with a soft floral heart.
It shares its powdery and woody accords with Yardley April Violets Contemporary Edition, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 21 community ratings.
A softer, sweeter take on the powdery floral experience of Yardley April Violets at an accessible price point.
It shares its powdery, citrus and woody accords with Yardley April Violets Contemporary Edition, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 33 community ratings.
In the same family as Yardley April Violets, bringing a watery, fresh floral perspective with a clean finish.
It shares its aquatic, powdery and citrus accords with Yardley April Violets Contemporary Edition, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 67 community ratings.
I LOVE Violet Dreams, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate).
Borsari Violetta di Parma, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Yardley April Violets Contemporary Edition.
Borsari Violetta di Parma, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Borsari Violetta di Parma actually costs about $75 a year MORE than Yardley April Violets Contemporary Edition. 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.
Yardley April Violets Contemporary Edition notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-20.