Violetta di parma perfume by borsari is absolutely one of the best violet scents offered in a perfume not ickily sweet or overly powdery it captures the true essence of this shy lovely flower we propose a toast to maria luigia the duchess of parma who after much effort obtained her beloved parma violets took charge of their cultivation in the botanic garden and supported a monastery for years as the monks worked to obtain their true essence so she could wear this as her signature scent