71 community ratings

Viola Essenziale (Eau de Toilette)

2013UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

8.1/ 10

Community score
71 ratings

Salvatore Ferragamo Viola Essenziale Eau de Toilette pairs mimosa, lychee and heliotrope in a soft, powdery floral that suits daily wear; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 66 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

93% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Mimosa Lychee

Wild peach

Heart notesfirst few hours

Heliotrope Iris Lily

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Patchouli Vetiver Vanilla

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet
Woody
Powdery
Creamy

What does Viola Essenziale (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

It opens with mimosa, lychee and wild peach, fresh and lightly sweet. In the heart, heliotrope, iris and lily add a powdery, creamy softness. Patchouli, vetiver and vanilla ground it in a sweet, woody base, while green and fresh touches stay in the background throughout.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. Dorin Dorina and Massimo Dutti Souffle Marais have a close profile.