Caron Violette Precieuse: released in 1913, violet, powdery and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Caron Violette Precieuse dupe we found is Borsari Violetta di Parma — 91% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $125 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Caron Violette Precieuse dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Caron Violette Precieuse | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borsari Violetta di Parma | 91% | about $65 (−48%) | 5h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Goutal La Violette | 87% | about $10 (−92%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Azzaro Couture | 82% | about $30 (−76%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Givenchy Hot Couture White Collection | 79% | about $20 (−84%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Marchesa Parfume d’Extase | 77% | about $40 (−68%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Evokes the powdery and classic green violet character of Caron Violette Precieuse, delivering a similarly nostalgic and soft floral trail.
It shares its powdery, violet and woody accords with Caron Violette Precieuse, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 427 community ratings.
Shares the crisp and sweet green violet profile found in Caron Violette Precieuse, offering a similarly charming and delicate wear.
It shares its violet, powdery and ozonic accords with Caron Violette Precieuse, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 890 community ratings.
Recalls the classic vintage powder and floral depth of Caron Violette Precieuse with a distinctly retro charm.
It shares its green and powdery accords with Caron Violette Precieuse, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 105 community ratings.
Brings a similar sweet and woody resonance to the skin as Caron Violette Precieuse, though with a modern twist.
It shares its woody accords with Caron Violette Precieuse, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 168 community ratings.
Captures a gentle floral and woody harmony reminiscent of the underlying structure of Caron Violette Precieuse.
It shares its powdery, ozonic and aquatic accords with Caron Violette Precieuse, opens on Iris and Violet Leaf too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 468 community ratings.
Goutal La Violette, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Caron Violette Precieuse.
Givenchy Hot Couture White Collection, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Caron Violette Precieuse.
Borsari Violetta di Parma, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Borsari Violetta di Parma saves you about $90 a year against Caron Violette Precieuse. 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. Givenchy Hot Couture White Collection comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Caron Violette Precieuse notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-09.