6
Notes
8
Accords
0
Perfumers
April Violets
feminine
April Violets by Yardley is a Floral fragrance for women. April Violets was launched in 1913. Top note is Violet; middle notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Pelargonium and Jasmine; base notes are Musk and Vanilla.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
22%
Win
99%
Spr
59%
Sum
33%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
20%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
317 votes
4.00
Love it
10533%
Like it
15649%
OK
93%
Dislike
4615%
Hate it
10%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 9 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
The r/fragrance community views April Violets as a decent budget-friendly violet option with authentic powdery qualities, but notes it's not a pure soliflore and may contain woody notes that don't suit everyone. Most recommend it as a starting point for violet exploration before investing in premium alternatives like Après L'Ondée or Dans tes Bras.
Strengths
- Authentic powdery violet scent that captures vintage qualities
- Accessible price point compared to luxury alternatives
- Good violet heart without heavy fruity or woody overwhelm
Weaknesses
- Not a true soliflore - contains additional notes that may not suit all preferences
- Some batches or formulations vary in powdery intensity
- Can have woody or sandalwood undertones that certain noses detect strongly
Best for
Vintage fragrance enthusiastsEveryday casual wearThose seeking affordable violet options
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
