The Perfume Library

Vibrato

8.8

Sospiro · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sospiro Vibrato is a unisex fragrance that pairs bright citrus with green and spicy touches. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading and business use close behind. It reads more masculine than feminine, though voters also call it modern. It opens with rosemary, grapefruit, ginger, bergamot and mandarin orange, fresh and citrusy. In the heart, magnolia and damask rose add a soft floral note, while blond woods give it a woody footing. The base turns sweeter with vetiver, patchouli, tonka bean and musk, and Indian sandalwood and crystal amber close it warmly.

Il Padrino

8.6

Sospiro · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Sospiro Il Padrino is a gourmand, spicy unisex scent that sets the sweetness of amaretto, rum and blackcurrant against vanilla and amber. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Parfums d'Elmar Zaya and French Avenue Amber Empire have a close profile. It opens with bergamot alongside amaretto and rum, with blackcurrant adding a fruity sweetness. In the heart, amber, sandalwood and patchouli blossom give it a woody body. The base settles into a creamy, warm, oriental sweetness of labdanum, Siam benzoin and vanilla.

Basso

8.5

Sospiro · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Sospiro Basso is a fresh, sharply drawn unisex scent that sets grapefruit against a green, spicy woodiness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with few choosing winter. Daily wear, leisure and office are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly read it as masculine, with modern and classic sides in balance. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Pure London and Laboratorio Olfattivo Vetyverso. It opens with grapefruit, bringing a citrus freshness. The heart holds labdanum, mayflower and carnation. In the base, black pepper, pink pepper and nutmeg add spice while galbanum gives a green edge; vetiver, oakmoss and cedar form a dry, woody ground.

Erba Pura Magica

8.4

Sospiro · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sospiro Erba Pura Magica is a fresh, sweet and powdery unisex scent that pairs lemon, bergamot and jasmine with fruity notes. It opens with a bright citrus layer of lemon and bergamot, softened by jasmine and fruity notes. In the heart, balsamic notes and orris root add a powdery, creamy feel. The base of musk, caramel, amber and cedarwood turns it sweeter and settles it on a warm footing. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. It leans towards nights out and leisure time. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either.

Mezzo

6.7

Sospiro · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Sospiro Mezzo is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent led by lavender, juniper and bergamot. The top pairs lavender, juniper, bergamot and mandarin orange for a clean, bright start. In the heart, vetiver, magnolia, apple and ginger bring a green, fruity and lightly spicy turn. Patchouli, musk, tonka bean and moss settle into a woody, soft base. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, with modern a strong second. Sospiro Vibrato and Mercedes-Benz Select have a close profile.

Accento Viola

8.4

Sospiro · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Sospiro Accento Viola is a unisex fragrance that links a fresh, fruity opening of hyacinth and pineapple to iris and jasmine. Hyacinth and pineapple give a bright, lightly sweet start. In the heart, iris adds a powdery softness, jasmine a floral fullness and pink pepper a touch of liveliness. In the base, vanilla and amber sweeten the scent, musk leaves a creamy finish, and vetiver and patchouli keep an earthy balance in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily and leisure wear lead, with business and evening also getting votes. In the character votes masculine leads, followed by modern and feminine. Xerjoff Accento and Maison Alhambra Centro have a close profile.

Capriccio

7.7

Sospiro · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sospiro Capriccio is a unisex scent that opens with lime and neroli and settles into a spicy, sweet and woody base; it has been discontinued. The top notes, lime and neroli, give a fresh start. In the heart, cinnamon, white blossoms, coumarin and red fruits build a floral, fruity and sweet body. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and oud adds an oriental, woody depth, while coumarin and musk soften it toward powdery. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though classic and masculine readings also appear. Panouge Perle Rare and Widian Liwa have a close profile.

Contralto

8.2

Sospiro · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sospiro Contralto is a fresh, floral and spicy women's perfume that leans towards spring and summer, and suits daily and office wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daytime, leisure and work, while evening and night out come second. Most voters call its character feminine, and some find it modern. Clove, pink pepper and orange blossom open it with a citrusy, spicy lift. Gaiac wood, juniper and chestnut form a woody heart, and Peru balsam, cashmeran and vanilla sweeten the base into a creamy warmth.

Dolce Melodia

8.4

Sospiro · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sospiro Dolce Melodia is a unisex scent that opens with the fresh citrus of orange, saffron and mandarin orange and softens it with rose, jasmine and gardenia. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure the most common settings, though night-out use gets a share too. Voters lean a little feminine, yet modern and masculine votes are substantial. The opening is led by citrus: orange and mandarin orange with saffron alongside. In the heart, blackcurrant, pear, jasmine, gardenia and rose bring a fruity, floral sweetness. The base of white musk, vanilla and sandalwood dries down creamy and warm.

Erba Oud

7.1

Sospiro · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Woody

Sospiro Erba Oud is a unisex fragrance that ties a fruity, sweet opening to a leathery, animalic oud base. Orange, bergamot and lemon open with a bright citrus lift; in the heart, peach, melon, saffron and apple turn that freshness into a soft, juicy fruit sweetness. The base is led by vanilla, white musk, oud, leathery notes and amber, settling into an oriental, woody structure. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters call its character masculine more often than anything else, though modern and feminine votes are far from rare. French Avenue Azzure Aoud and Rasasi Ashaar pour Femme have a close profile.

Erba Leather

7.9

Sospiro · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Sospiro Erba Leather is a unisex fragrance that opens with citrus and fruity freshness and settles into a leathery, woody base. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and sits less naturally in the office or daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex in character. It opens with bergamot, lemon and passion fruit, fresh, fruity and sweet. In the heart, sandalwood, jasmine and leathery notes come forward. The base of vetiver, amber and more leathery notes dries down woody and spicy. La Rive Grey Point and Rasasi Qasamat Rasana have a close profile.

Maraschino

7.8

Sospiro · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sospiro Maraschino is a sweet, fruity-floral unisex scent in which cherry, apple and peach meet almond. The top notes are apple, peach, almond, strawberry and cherry, so fruit leads from the first spray. In the heart, jasmine sambac, iris, mimosa and rose add a floral middle layer. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, amber and sandalwood carry it into a creamy, woody warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters suggest spring and fall, with winter close behind. It leans towards leisure and night-out wear; most voters read it as feminine, though masculine and modern also get a fair share. Hæc dies and Latte di Cherry have a close profile.

Duetto

7.7

Sospiro · 2011

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Sospiro Duetto is a discontinued unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, pairing floral and spicy accords with a woody, resinous base. It opens with pink pepper, coriander and ylang-ylang, and rose, jasmine and clove sit at the heart. In the base, oakmoss, patchouli, oud and vanilla weigh most, softened by ambergris and musk. The overall feel is floral and spicy, drying down oriental, woody and slightly animalic. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most often for night outs and evenings. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. Mancera Roseaoud & Musc and Taif Al-Emarat UAE Oud have a close profile.

Deep Ocean Amber

8.1

Sospiro · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Sospiro Deep Ocean Amber is a sweet, resinous and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, especially nights out. It opens with elemi resin and ambrette, then deepens into violet and styrax at the heart. In the base, labdanum, ambergris and benzoin dominate; a sweet, spicy, oriental feel and an animal warmth come forward, with woody and smoky tones staying in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings or nights out. It leans slightly masculine but still reads as unisex. Francesca Bianchi Byzantine Amber and Salas Moderato have a close profile.

Ensemble

8.2

Sospiro · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Sospiro Ensemble is a unisex scent that sets Amalfi lemon, Spanish mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot against the sweet warmth of tobacco and Mexican vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens citrus-first: lemon, mandarin and bergamot keep it fresh and bright. In the heart, pink pepper adds spice, Australian sandalwood a woody depth and tobacco a dry warmth. The base of musk, tobacco and vanilla softens and sweetens it, leaving an impression that balances fresh, spicy and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet works for business and daily wear too. It reads somewhat masculine but stays unisex. Gissah Imperial Valley and Bon Parfumeur 901 Muscade Amande Patchouli have a close profile.

Melodia

7.6

Sospiro · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sospiro Melodia is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that sets Bulgarian rose and Damask rose against violet and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter chosen less often. It leans towards evening and nights out, with some votes for daytime and the office. Most voters call its character feminine. It opens with clove and Bulgarian rose, spice running alongside the rose. The heart is violet, ylang-ylang and Damask rose, with the floral side carrying a powdery, fruity softness. In the base, sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla, patchouli and white musk leave a woody, earthy, sweet warmth. Jean-Louis Scherrer Nuits Indiennes and The Merchant Of Venice Noble Potion have a close profile.

Misterioso

7.8

Sospiro

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Sospiro Misterioso is a woody, spicy fragrance for fall and winter evenings, classed as feminine though many voters read it as masculine; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is named most often for evenings and nights out. Its character is hard to pin down: masculine and feminine votes sit close together. Amber, labdanum, sandalwood, cedar and vetiver read as a single whole rather than in stages. A woody, resinous base carries a warm, spicy, oriental feel, while earthy, smoky and leathery tones and an animal edge fill out the dark picture. It has a close profile to Dior Leather Oud and Jovoy Private Label.

Diapason

7.7

Sospiro · 2017

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Sospiro Diapason is a woody, spicy unisex scent that opens on Egyptian geranium, Bulgarian rose and Atlas cedar; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters pick fall and winter. Evenings and nights out lead, though it also works for leisure time. Voters read it as masculine more often than feminine, though both camps are sizeable. The floral side comes from geranium and rose, while Atlas cedar and American gaiac wood give it a dry woody body. In the base, musk, amber and Haitian vetiver add an earthy, resinous, smoky warmth, and the animal accord brings a dark depth. Jazeel Shouq and Xerjoff Zafar have a similar profile.

Opera Grande

8.3

Sospiro

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sospiro Opera Grande is a unisex fragrance built around Turkish rose, leather and vanilla, leaning floral, sweet and spicy. Opera Grande lasts long and projects strongly. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, though it also suits leisure time. It opens with Turkish rose and fruity notes, and its heart holds leather, nutmeg, ambergris and ylang-ylang. The base brings vetiver, Virginia cedar, patchouli, musk and vanilla. The character is sweet, creamy and powdery, with woody and spicy tones balancing that softness. Xerjoff Opera and Maison Alhambra Opus Noir have a close profile.

Pasticcio

7.9

Sospiro · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Sospiro Pasticcio is a unisex fragrance where rose, mimosa and orange blossom meet in a fresh, green floral accord, leaning towards spring and summer days. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office, and the masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either side. It opens with herbaceous notes, bergamot and currant bud adding coolness, while rose, mimosa and orange blossom lay a floral ground. In the heart, rose, jasmine, violet and ylang-ylang take over, bringing a powdery, creamy softness. The base of iris, cedar, amber, musk and sandalwood closes it with a woody, warm trail.

Classica

6.5

Sospiro

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Sospiro Classica is a dark unisex fragrance with a spicy, woody and smoky character, leaning resinous and earthy; it has been discontinued. It opens with copaiba balsam, Calabrian bergamot and clary sage, and rose and cashmeran lead the heart. In the base, moss, amber, sandalwood, tobacco and oud settle into an oriental, animalic depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Half of the voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. Al Rehab Arooq Al Oud and Montale Original Aoud have a close profile.

Bel Canto

7.9

Sospiro · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Sospiro Bel Canto is a unisex scent that opens with jasmine and citrus notes and settles into a powdery, woody, sweet texture. The top pairs jasmine with citrus notes, while the heart brings violet, powdery and herbaceous notes. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood, amber and musk soften things, and vetiver with patchouli adds an earthy depth. The floral, fruity and creamy accords keep the sweetness from turning heavy. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and fall, though summer has its share. It leans towards leisure and nights out, and also works well in the evening. Xerjoff Accento and Majouri Sayidati have a close profile.

Viola

7.8

Sospiro · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Sospiro Viola is a unisex fragrance where citrus and green freshness sit on a spicy, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and it leans towards leisure and office wear. Nearly half of voters find it masculine, though it reads as unisex. It opens with lemon, bergamot, clary sage and pepper, crisp and lightly sharp. Nutmeg, frankincense and rosemary add a spicy, herbal depth in the heart. Vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood and oakmoss settle into a woody, green base.

Vibranna

6.7

Sospiro · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sospiro Vibranna is a fresh, green women's fragrance that opens on orris root and bergamot, and it leans towards spring and summer days, work and leisure wear. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and business and leisure come first among occasions. Though it is sold as a women's scent, voters split between masculine and feminine, and most call it modern. It opens with orris root and bergamot, a citrusy, green freshness. Moss, lily of the valley and nutmeg bring floral and spicy touches to the heart. Patchouli, musk and amber settle into a woody, creamy, slightly sweet base.