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Up for grabs: Tocca Violette

Posted by Robin on 6 September 2012 89 Comments — Comments are closed

Tocca Violette

What is it: A 50 ml bottle of Tocca Violette, used for testing only (it is 99% full).

How do I get it: For a chance to win, leave a comment telling me that you live in the US. Also, please tell me about your favorite Tocca perfume, if you have one. If you don't have one, tell me about your favorite (so far) of the new fall releases.

Be sure to use the “Post a comment” box; do not reply to another comment! All replies to comments will be deleted!

The contest will be open until noon or so on Sunday, and I'll announce the winner on Tuesday.

The fine print: Don't enter the contest unless I have permission to use the email address in your reader account to contact you. If the email address in your reader account is incorrect, you might want to fix it. If you are the winner and you fail to send me your mailing details within a couple weeks, I’ll give your prize away to someone else. Sadly, it sometimes usually takes me a month to mail a package. Reasonable care will be taken in the packaging and mailing of your prize, but if the contents are lost or damaged or fail to please you for any reason whatsoever, I’m sorry but I cannot replace them.

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Tagged With: giveaway, tocca

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89 Comments — Comments are closed

  1. blecky says:
    6 September 2012 at 10:12 am

    I live in the US, my favorite Tocca perfume is Cleopatra.

  2. rlsk says:
    6 September 2012 at 10:17 am

    I live in the US. Closer by Halle Berry so far is my favorite fall release..

  3. pam says:
    6 September 2012 at 10:19 am

    I live in the US. My favorite of the Fall is La Vie Est Belle. Ok, it’s not earth-shattering, but it’s very pretty and likeable.

  4. sfsassy says:
    6 September 2012 at 10:23 am

    I live in the USA and my favorite Tocca perfume is Cleopatra. It was an instant hit for me. 🙂

  5. MissElaineous says:
    6 September 2012 at 10:26 am

    I live in the USA – I have no Tocca perfumes, but my absolute favorite dress is Tocca, in shades of mustard, deep teal, and deep aubergine, with lots of raw edges and random beading. It’s gorgeous, and simply needs some new perfume to accompany it…

  6. Janet says:
    6 September 2012 at 10:28 am

    I live in the USA. My favorite release so far is Santal Majuscule is by Serge Lutens.

    Thanks!

  7. Ysbrand says:
    6 September 2012 at 10:36 am

    I live in the USA… and i have never smelled any of the Tocca line, but i LOVE violets so you would make me very happy. My favourite release this year would be Tom Ford´s Ombre de Hyacinth, and if you can swap the Violette for the Hyacinth, i wont have any objection…

  8. Apparently says:
    6 September 2012 at 10:38 am

    I live in the US, and I love the Tocca line — very fresh and sundressy. My favorite is Cleopatra.

  9. VintageChic says:
    6 September 2012 at 10:45 am

    I live in the U.S.
    My favorite Tocca is Brigitte. It’s an interesting one…

  10. olenska says:
    6 September 2012 at 11:01 am

    A boutique I frequent here in NJ carries this line, and of the ones I’ve sniffed, I liked Colette best. I live in the US, and I thank you for the draw!

  11. luha says:
    6 September 2012 at 11:07 am

    I live in the US, fave so far: L’Artisan Seville L’Aube

  12. Anne from Makeupwoot says:
    6 September 2012 at 11:14 am

    I live in the U.S. and my fave Tocca so far is still “Florence.” I love that big, blowsy gardenia that just sprawls across your nose.

  13. jirish says:
    6 September 2012 at 11:20 am

    I live in the US and my favorite Tocca is Florence, which is one of their earliest scents. Haven’t sniffed a lot of their more recent releases.

  14. Filomena says:
    6 September 2012 at 11:23 am

    I live in the U.S. I don’t own any Tocca perfumes but have samples of several. Florence is my favorite.

  15. sealady says:
    6 September 2012 at 11:27 am

    I live in the US. I haven’t sampled the whole line, but I do like Stella from Tocca!

  16. LauraD says:
    6 September 2012 at 11:27 am

    I’ve only tested a few Toccas and look forward to exploring more of this line, but my favorite so far is Cleopatra. Thanks for your draw, and I do live in the US.

  17. Kickback says:
    6 September 2012 at 11:37 am

    I live in the US and my favorite Tocca fragrance is Giulietta which kicked Cleopatra out of first place.

  18. longlegs2 says:
    6 September 2012 at 11:41 am

    I live in suburban Philly, PA, USA. I have never tried any Tocca fragrances. the latest new release I have tried is La Vie est Belle. Ok, but seems very similar to Coco Mademoiselle, just not as loud.

  19. sarcon says:
    6 September 2012 at 11:53 am

    I live in the US and Stella is my favorite Tocca

  20. Absolute Scentualist says:
    6 September 2012 at 11:57 am

    Thanks for the drawing, Robin. I live in the US and have only tried (and loved) Tocca Cleopatra so far. My favorite fall release so far is L’Artisan Seville L’Aube.

  21. mydeardeadly says:
    6 September 2012 at 12:03 pm

    I live in the US and my favorite Tocca is Cleopatra! It’s one of my favorites in general actually:)

  22. Kelly Red says:
    6 September 2012 at 12:11 pm

    I live in the US and my favorite Tocca is Cleopatra. My favorite fall release is TF Cafe Rose (although I haven’t sprung for it, just a sample).

  23. Fiammetta says:
    6 September 2012 at 12:22 pm

    I live in the US, and I adore Florence. Not my usual, something so girly and floral, but I always go back to it.

  24. farouche says:
    6 September 2012 at 12:27 pm

    I live in the USA, and my favorite Tocca is Bianca. It may be a one-trick pony, but I never get tired of the way the bright citrus opening morphs into creamy rose. Thanks for this drawing…I love violets.

  25. muskymoi says:
    6 September 2012 at 12:44 pm

    I live in the U.S. and I love my bottle of Giulietta. Because I associate it with a particular memory, I save it for the days (or nights) when I want to conjure the image of that specific memory. 😉 It’s just delicious. Otherwise, Cleopatra is a constant in my rotation and one I have gifted to friends.

  26. JoElla says:
    6 September 2012 at 1:26 pm

    I live in the USA and my favorite Tocca perfume is Cleopatra.

  27. cgregoire says:
    6 September 2012 at 1:36 pm

    Hi, I live in the USA and my favorite Tocca is Cleopatra: a Christmas gift (with a biography of Cleopatra!)

  28. aimiliona says:
    6 September 2012 at 1:40 pm

    I live in the US and have never tried any Toccas, but I like violets. The fall release that I most like the sound of is Cafe Rose.

  29. breathesgelatin says:
    6 September 2012 at 1:58 pm

    I live in the US.

    I like the Toccas generally, although I don’t know that I have a single fave out of the line. My favorite fall release so far is probably Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay or the new extrait for Baiser Vole.

  30. mutzi says:
    6 September 2012 at 2:11 pm

    I live in the US.

    My favorite Tocca is Giulietta and I love the story on it (even if it is not true or exaggerated) as Fellini is my favorite director and Masina was luminous in every role.

    I also love Baiser Vole extrait.

  31. mariotgomez says:
    6 September 2012 at 2:35 pm

    I live in the USA. My favorite scent is Stella, especially in the hand lotion. Favorite product is the SPF 30+ sunscreen towelettes with Stella scent.

  32. hobbitfancier55 says:
    6 September 2012 at 2:38 pm

    I live in the USA. My favorite would have to be Colette. It’s such an easy, comforting scent.

  33. BABETTE says:
    6 September 2012 at 2:48 pm

    Hello, I live in New Orleans, and I love the Cleopatra Tocca. I love it because it smells so feminine. I also love the new Tous sensual touch for the new releases…I would love to own the Tocca Violette! All of them are really great!. thank you
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  34. poodle says:
    6 September 2012 at 2:48 pm

    I love in the US and my favorite Tocca is Stella but based on the replies I think I need to try Cleopatra.

  35. nchvatal says:
    6 September 2012 at 3:20 pm

    i live in the US. i’m so behind the times that the perfume i’m most excited about is the new elie saab (i know, right?).

  36. yvree says:
    6 September 2012 at 3:27 pm

    HI! I live in the US and an my favorite Tocca (so far) is Cleopatra and for fall I am looking forward to trying the Cuir series of Muglers! I am so behind too nchvatal and still need to try the Saab.

  37. Paradise says:
    6 September 2012 at 3:44 pm

    Hi there! I live in the US and my favorite Tocca is Giuletta. This fall I’m looking forward to receiving my very own bottle of LAP Seville!

  38. Gennyleigh says:
    6 September 2012 at 3:46 pm

    I live in the US and my favorite Tocca is Cleopatra, with Giuletta a close second.

  39. RavenNightMyst says:
    6 September 2012 at 4:15 pm

    Hey Robin !

    Thanks for another offering ! I do live in the US, and you may use the email in my profile for contact.

    My fav Tocca would have to be Giuletta.

    Thanks again !

    xoxo
    Kate

  40. basia says:
    6 September 2012 at 4:29 pm

    I have never tried a Tocca, so thanks for the draw.
    The only new release I have bought this fall is Crabtree and Evelyn Blue Himalaya which for $25 was a good cheap thrill!

    Forgot to say I live in the US!

  41. mlleashley says:
    6 September 2012 at 4:49 pm

    I live in the US, and my favorite Tocca perfume is Stella – love the scent of blood oranges! Thanks for the giveaway!

  42. Sujaan says:
    6 September 2012 at 5:10 pm

    I dont have a favorite Tocca and i have not tet been able to try a new release. Sad! But im really looking forward to sniffing L’Artisan Seville L’Aube, Uncle Serge’s Santal Majuscule, and Byredo Bullion.

  43. Lucy says:
    6 September 2012 at 5:31 pm

    I live in the US and you may contact me via email anytime. My favorite Tocca is Stella and my new fall favorite is Jo Malone Blackberry and Bay.

    Thanks for another generous giveaway!

  44. Sydscents says:
    6 September 2012 at 5:32 pm

    Thanks for the contest! I live in the US and while I have never tried any Toccas, my favorite note is violet (e.g. F. Malle’s Lipstick Rose). I would love to try this.

  45. accio_coffee says:
    6 September 2012 at 5:36 pm

    I live in the US and Violette is my favorite Tocca perfume! I was sniffing them all at Anthropologie for the first time about a month ago and fell in love with Violette. I’ve even considered purchasing it.

  46. anniedivino says:
    6 September 2012 at 6:12 pm

    Hi! I live in NYC. My favorite is without a doubt, Cleopatra. My good friend Jane wears it so often it had embued her essence. She’s so slinky and stylish but warm and lovable, which I feel is embodied in the scent.

  47. slundberg says:
    6 September 2012 at 6:16 pm

    USA…Favorite release so far SL Santal Majuscule

  48. mough says:
    6 September 2012 at 6:31 pm

    I live in the US of A and my favorite release of the year is Amouage’s Beloved. Have not tried any fall releases. This one meets my every need.

  49. OhLily says:
    6 September 2012 at 6:41 pm

    Thanks for the give-away, Robin!

    I’ve only tried a few of the Tocca’s and my favorite of those was Cleopatra.

    I’m in the U.S. and you can email me any time. 😉

  50. thebeastmasta says:
    6 September 2012 at 6:47 pm

    I live in the U.S., and of the Toccas I’ve so far sampled, my favorite is Stella. Cheers!

  51. Rain says:
    6 September 2012 at 6:52 pm

    I live in the US. I’ve sampled Tocca in the past but honestly can’t remember if I liked them. As far as fall scents, I can’t even think about that yet. It’s 90+ degrees down here in the south! We’re expecting a “cold front” this weekend and temps may drop to 80!

  52. Quarry says:
    6 September 2012 at 6:54 pm

    I live in the U.S. None of the Toccas I’ve sampled has made a big impression, but I love the bottles and am on the hunt for violettes. Have sampled only JM Backberry & Bay, among new releases, so have to say that’s the best I’ve encountered.

  53. MJlikesviolets says:
    6 September 2012 at 7:43 pm

    I live in the U.S. Just discovered Tocca at BlueMercury in Clarendon, and bought Tocca Violette.

  54. Marjorie Rose says:
    6 September 2012 at 7:48 pm

    I live in the US.
    I enjoy Tocca Collette, but I don’t own it. Seems like Cleopatra is awfully popular, though. Might have to make a note to give it a sniff!

    Thanks!

  55. rosemarygypsy says:
    6 September 2012 at 7:54 pm

    I live in the US.

    I like Tocca’s Stella, especially on summer mornings 🙂

  56. Elena says:
    6 September 2012 at 8:30 pm

    I live in the US, and I don’t know the Tocca line but it looks like I will have to try Stella and Cleopatra at least by all the votes. My favorite fall release is Houbigant Orangers en Fleurs.

  57. keishavl says:
    6 September 2012 at 8:40 pm

    I live in the US, and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Tocca Bridgette!

  58. Addicted2Pretty says:
    6 September 2012 at 9:08 pm

    I live in the U.S. and my favorite Tocca is the now discontinued Tocca Touch. It was lush and beautifully full blown, perfect for cool fall and winter days.

    Thanks for the opportunity to win Violette!

  59. zeram1 says:
    6 September 2012 at 9:42 pm

    I live in the US, and (sadly) I’m still waiting for a favorite fall release.

  60. kiki says:
    6 September 2012 at 10:38 pm

    I live in the US and you have permission to use the email address associated with my account. As far as Tocca scents go, I don’t know if this counts, by my fave has always been Touch, which is one of the scents of their lingerie wash…they make it in some of their other fragrances too (Stella and Cleopatra, I think) but they only do Touch as a lingerie wash, which always struck me as strange, it being the nicest fragrance in their collection, in my opinion…would be great as an EDP!

  61. samberg says:
    6 September 2012 at 10:48 pm

    I live in the USA and Violette is my favorite with Cleopatra running a close second.

  62. Sumi says:
    6 September 2012 at 11:06 pm

    I live in the US and I really enjoy Bianca, just wish it lasted longer!

  63. blaircarol says:
    6 September 2012 at 11:24 pm

    I live in the US and my favorite is Cleopatra.

  64. lisacolomer@yahoo.com says:
    7 September 2012 at 12:08 am

    I live in the US (Florida) my favorite Tocca is Florence. So far my favorite new release this fall is Chanel Coco Noir , even though I say “so far” I truly don’t think this is going to change.

  65. Taffy says:
    7 September 2012 at 12:37 am

    I live in the U.S. I’ve never tried Tocca, but from the comments, I will have to remedy that. For Fall releases, I am enjoying L’Artisan Seville L’Aube, although it wasn’t love at first sniff. I do like Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay, but it is so fleeting! Really looking forward to trying P.G. No. 22 Djhenne.

  66. Naie says:
    7 September 2012 at 1:51 am

    I live in the US, and so far, I do not have a favorite fall release. The mainstream ones are boring, and I have not had a chance to smell any of the niche lines’ new creations.

  67. Rapunzel says:
    7 September 2012 at 2:52 am

    I live in the US, I’ve never tried Tocca and haven’t found my favorite fall release yet.

  68. amarie121 says:
    7 September 2012 at 5:36 am

    Hello! I live Tocca, particularly their Kyoto candle and Colette fragrance. I’m also a fan of Florence, and use the Florence lingerie wash. I suppose Stella might be in my top position but it gives me a headache! I do live in the USA. Austin, TX, to be exact… Thanks for the drawing, it’s fun and draws people out in leaving interesting comments!

  69. MichelleAntonia says:
    7 September 2012 at 6:47 am

    I live in the US. My favorite fall release so far is Chanel Coco Noir!

  70. Cherie says:
    7 September 2012 at 9:05 am

    I live in the USA. My fav Tocca is Cleopatra.

  71. shellyw says:
    7 September 2012 at 9:43 am

    I live in the US and you may use my email/address. My favorite so far this fall in the coco noir – if only for the bottle alone. I do love violet though, so Tocca would be a nice one to try.

  72. Joanne says:
    7 September 2012 at 10:24 am

    I live in the US and like Bianca is, so far, my favorite Tocca. However, after reading all the comments, I’m going to hunt down some Cleopatra!

  73. mari2010 says:
    7 September 2012 at 10:54 am

    I live in the US. I tend to favor violet scents and would love to see how this one smells. I like the single floral notes in this line but I like their “cleopatra” best

  74. Jennifer1977 says:
    7 September 2012 at 11:12 am

    I live in the US. My favorite Tocca is Colette.

  75. dora says:
    7 September 2012 at 11:21 am

    You have permission to use my name, I do live in the US and my favorite Tocca fragrance is Florence. Thank you.

  76. rosiegreen62 says:
    7 September 2012 at 12:09 pm

    I live in the US, of course you have permission to use my email address. I haven’t smelled any of the Tocca’s but my favorite Fall release is Vetiver Fatal. Thanks for the draw.

  77. helenviolette says:
    7 September 2012 at 12:38 pm

    I live in the U.S. and my favorite Tocca is Stella (but I haven’t sniffed Violette)…Thanks for the draw!

  78. YellowLantern says:
    7 September 2012 at 12:47 pm

    I live in the US, you have permission to use my e-mail address.

    My favorite of the fall releases by default is Coco Noir (though I don’t actually like it at all)since I haven’t sniffed anything else new.

  79. laurenalexis says:
    7 September 2012 at 2:38 pm

    I live in the US. My favorite Tocca perfume is Graciella. I love how light it is and the mild pear scent is heavenly.

  80. mirianv says:
    7 September 2012 at 2:58 pm

    I really enjoy Tocca perfumes. I currently own Graciella and it’s a super nice daytime, spring scent. Very girly and whimsical. Also I live in NJ 😉

  81. maggiecat says:
    7 September 2012 at 3:31 pm

    I love Tocca Colette and Bianca – the latter is a perfect summer scent (lemon, roses, musk) and the former a great scent in general, especially for offices, close quarters, and the like. I have bianca and am hoping for Colette for my upcoming birthday. Of course, Violette is nice too! I live in the U.S. 🙂

  82. dominika says:
    7 September 2012 at 4:07 pm

    I live in the US, and I’ve never tried anything from Tocca… or very many fall releases.

  83. Bairova says:
    7 September 2012 at 4:31 pm

    I live in the US, and my favorite Tocca perfume is Colette.

  84. Rednails says:
    7 September 2012 at 5:56 pm

    I live in the US, and my favorite Tocca perfume is Giulietta.

  85. FearsMice says:
    7 September 2012 at 6:17 pm

    I live in the US, and I sniffed Violette last weekend — seemed rather nice! I dither between Stella and Cleopatra as my favorite Tocca so far…

  86. Janna Leigh says:
    7 September 2012 at 8:20 pm

    I really love Bridgette! And I do indeed live in the States. I’ve been looking for a good violet fragrance for a while and cant wait to give this a sniff.

  87. gina67 says:
    7 September 2012 at 11:20 pm

    I live in the US and my favorite Tocca is Cleopatra. Thank you:)

  88. GateGirl says:
    9 September 2012 at 12:32 am

    Hi Robin, I live in the U.S, permission to use email.
    In the midst right now of trying the Tocca line thru samples via Sephora and Anthropologie, so haven’t quite zeroed in on a fave yet, but I do love a good violet!
    And the new Cashmere Mist flanker they came out with holds up pretty well…..

  89. mel says:
    9 September 2012 at 1:33 pm

    Hey Robin, I live in the US and you have permission to use my email address if I am the winner. I have not tried this line but have saw it in Anthropologie. I would love to be the winner. My favorite fall release- so far is the Marc Jacobs Dot. Like the smell better than the bottle.

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