The Galbanum, or the "magnus" return of a green note

The galbanum is one of these raw materials that are used for a little while in perfumery. It is true that its green and resinous profile fits with traditional chypre accords. This note scored in the 40’s and the 70’s, with fragrances like Miss Dior (47) or Vent Vert by Balmain (47) and Drakkar by Guy Laroche (the predecessor of Drakkar noir, created in 72 and now vanished), Cristalle by Chanel (74) and Chanel 19 (70) or Chamade by Guerlain (69).

And what if passion was a bunch of violets?

The Violet ... Yes, I give a capital letter to this young lady. In March, it blooms, and marvels the curious ones. You need to understand, its absolute is quite a rare material! And it hides many facets. Between ionones, which give this little floral, fruity raspberry, suave and powdery side, and Nonadienal this aqueous, almost cucumber, side which provides to the absolute of violet this green note so characteristic. Enough to seduce more than one! It seems that the scent of violets would have aphrodisiac qualities...! Shyness, modesty and secret love, these are all the symbols of that lady in the language of flowers. Therefore, Ladies, beware of the young man who will offer you a bunch of violets, this could be a declaration of love hidden behind a purple cloth...
Yes, but what are the fragrances with Violet? Here is a little presentation in a few families of variations of this unique floral note.