Penhaligon's Violetta, released in 1976, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.
Penhaligon's Violetta: violet, powdery and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Penhaligon's Violetta we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
Shares the soft, powdery violet heart found in Penhaligon's Violetta, wrapped in a gentle floral blanket.
It shares its violet, powdery and floral accords with Penhaligon's Violetta, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 665 community ratings.
Evokes the powdery floral character of Penhaligon's Violetta with a classic, delicate violet note.
It shares its violet, powdery and floral accords with Penhaligon's Violetta, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 317 community ratings.
Presents a sweet, powdery violet arrangement that brings to mind the vintage charm of Penhaligon's Violetta.
It shares its powdery, violet and fresh spicy accords with Penhaligon's Violetta, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 213 community ratings.
A modern take on a classic formula that evokes the soft violet and powdery woods of Penhaligon's Violetta.
It shares its powdery and woody accords with Penhaligon's Violetta, opens on Citruses too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 200 community ratings.
Delivers a fresh green-violet profile reminiscent of Penhaligon's Violetta, though leaning slightly earthier.
It shares its powdery, violet and woody accords with Penhaligon's Violetta, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 476 community ratings.
Yardley April Violets, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Penhaligon's Violetta.
Lush Kerbside Violet, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Penhaligon's Violetta.
Molinard Violette Eau de Parfum, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Molinard Violette Eau de Parfum saves you about $210 a year against Penhaligon's Violetta. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; 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. Lush Kerbside Violet comes closest at 5.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Penhaligon's Violetta notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-18.