Violaine Collas – Perfumer for BDK Parfums

Violaine Collas: night flowers and sensual leather

Portrait of a perfumer of light and shadow

Violaine Collas is a contemporary perfumer noted for her two-faced compositions, in which floral light rubs shoulders with woody, leathery bases. Her collaboration with BDK Parfums stages this tension between elegance and sensuality.

Violaine Collas's creations at Soleil d'Or

For BDK Parfums, she composed Pas ce Soir, also available as Pas ce Soir Extrait, as well as Crème de Cuir. The Pas ce Soir line extends into a hair perfume and scented body care.

Floral chypre and leather: the Collas signature

Her perfumes explore the chypre, fruity and floral families, where rose, blackcurrant and leather weave an addictive chiaroscuro.

Who should wear a Violaine Collas perfume, and when?

Her creations dress evenings and strong personalities, between the chypre and floral families. Lovers of this style will also enjoy Mathilde Bijaoui and Amélie Bourgeois, fellow noses at BDK Parfums.

How to choose a perfume by Violaine Collas?

Hesitating between Pas ce Soir and Pas ce Soir Extrait is perfectly normal: niche perfumery is an intimate affair. Our discovery box lets you try at home before choosing a bottle. For a hands-on experience, our boutique at 22 rue de la Clef in Lille (France) welcomes you for a guided trial with our team.

Violaine Collas at Soleil d'Or, a Lille perfumery since 1953

Founded in 1953 by Jeanne Muyllaert on Lille's Grand'Place, Soleil d'Or is an independent perfumery handed down from generation to generation. Hubert Maes (third generation) steered it towards niche perfumery; today his daughters Victorine and Apolline Maes (fourth generation) uphold this standard at 22 rue de la Clef, Lille (59800), with expert advice, guided trials and our guide to olfactory families.

Shipping & free in-store collection in Lille

In mainland France, Colissimo delivery is free from €49 to a pickup point and from €59 to your door. We also ship throughout Europe and internationally. Free in-store collection at 22 rue de la Clef is the fastest and most economical option. Full terms on our shipping page.