Of the many honors bestowed upon the legendary perfumers of France, only Oriza L. Legrand was ever given the title of “Purveyor to the Russian Court.” As the standout fragrance from the ensuing royal collection, Violettes du Czar caused a sensation across the Courts of Europe, thrilling the men and women noble enough to wear it with its audacious fortitude. Now, Oriza L. Legrand has brought back this classic fragrance, and we're delighted to report that this violet-and-leather stunner is every bit as head-turning as it must have been 100 years ago.

Much of Violettes du Czars' distinctive character comes, unsurprisingly, from the violets- specifically, the distinguished violets found in the south of France. Violettes du Czar showcases these prized flowers in all of their complexity, opening with the energizing sharpness of green violet leaves and earthy wild violet flowers before the sophisticated, lightly woody sweetness of the prized violets of Nice takes center stage in the heart, supported by iris and heliotrope. A virile yet silk-smooth accord of Russian leather anchors the base, adding power without sacrificing an ounce of sophistication. The days of the czar may be long gone, but his royal fragrance is back and better than ever.

Violettes du Czar Fragrance Notes

Violet leaves, wild violet, violet from Nice, iris, heliotrope, tolu balm, leather, amber, and gaiac wood.

Violettes du Czar Sizes Available:

100ml

$165

0.7ml sample

If you like Violettes du Czar Eau de Parfum, we recommend you try:

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Jardins d'Armide by Oriza L. Legrand

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Reve d'Ossian by Oriza L. Legrand

Chypre Mousse by Oriza L. Legrand

Arbole by Hiram Green Perfumes

Here's what other people are saying about Violettes du Czar...

This is a perfect gentleman's scent. Initial pleasant powdery/soapy notes dampen to a beautiful masculine, floral (violet) leathery base. A bit powerful at the very first, but quickly subsides to an "up close" scent. I ALWAYS get compliments on it when people get close. Definitely does NOT enter the room before you do; very subtle, but substantial. I hope it stays in stock. Well worth the price. For what it's worth, my independent research shows that this scent was a personal favorite of Tsar Nicholas II. It really was used by the Tsars!

By Anthony Parker - white collar from New Castle on 1/29/2020

This is a good, well structured perfume. It's just not for me. I guess violets aren't my thing, but as someone with Russian heritage I had to try this out anyways. This definitely smells like it was created 100 years ago and on me it smells like incredibly expensive soap so I definitely get why it was so popular back when bathing wasn't exactly en vogue. If you're a fan of retro perfumery you'll love this one.

By Mikeila - Chef from Vancouver on 11/9/2019

I don't smell violet at all, at any point. This opens with a strange chemical smell and dries to straight BO! I'm not kidding. I do not know what was going on, maybe I got a bad sample? It smells like dollar store floral airfreshner sprayed in a well used bath room after taco night at the bar. I tried it on my husband, because clearly it did not work well with my skin chemistry or smell good out of the tester. It smelled slightly better on him, but still very strange, kinda like fur or something. Just ew!

By Alisha - Accountant from Clinton on 9/27/2019

Gorgeous, gorgeous stuff. Whoever gave the moniker "candied violets" a bad name? These violets are rewardingly sweet and sucrée, laced with a hay quality that's even more hay-ey than FOIN FRAICHEMENT COUPÉ. Chalky iris, an aromatic wintergreen and a subtle anise give the feeling of oldschool "sherbet" candies, like NECCO wafers. Mercifully, no girlish muguet, modern "berries" or funky earthiness distract from your tête-à-tête with this winsome confectionary. Seated on a dignified English equestrienne's leather, of the Chanel CUIR DE RUSSIE variety. Intimate, toothsome and nostalgic in the very best way.

By david lincoln brooks - artist from boerne texas usa on 8/11/2018

Gorgeous. Totally not my style but making me rethink the utility of a style that doesn’t encompass this beautiful, unique, dazzling fragrance. Violets don’t have a scent, do they? But they have a color that makes you want to lick them, a texture that makes you want to wear them.... and this scent captures the color and texture of a violet petal closely enough to create a sort of synthesia. Fresh, and again utterly natural smelling, effortless, with a warm smoothness that never slurs or turns to powder. The leather is not smoky or assertive - it just provides depth and richness to the otherwise delicate, but resilient, violet. (slurs was supposed to be sours - but actually works pretty well, too)

By Summer - Attorney from Upstate new york on 1/4/2018

Wonderful wonderful discovery. The opening is a bit sharp and smelled a bit like spearmint to me, but that quickly dissipates and rounds out to the most lush leathery violet. If you like Jo Malone's Peony and Blush Suede, this is something you should try. It's like a nice lush leather sofa with wooden arm rests with soft violets pillows around it. It smells like luxury. This is one you have to try on your skin and don't rely on the scent from the sample bottle - they are night and day difference. The longevity on Violettes du Czar surprised me too.

By Rachel - Personal Assistant from Harrogate on 4/14/2017

I always knew there had to be a respectable non-Parma violet out there. Turns out that leather is the ticket to making the usual candy-sweet note (I see you, Swan Princess) interesting -- still delicate and pretty but in a regal fashion, with a nice assist during drydown from an unfolding amber I’d be happy to encounter again. A luxurious unisex fragrance in the Jicky style and that much more fascinating for it.

By Angela - editor from Seattle on 4/13/2017

Made for MOI! The initial medicinal blast was a harsh kick to the head. The ghostly violet note floats away from the body and later settles onto the skin, mingling with the antiquated leather note of a menacing-looking doctor's bag. This is not a prissy violet scent, by any means. Dare I say, I loved it so much, I splurged on a full-size bottle after a happy and rather fulfilling sampling; I bought the soap, too! :D

By Anonymous - Retired Artist from New York City on 6/10/2016

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