Sotto Voce Eau de Parfum bottle Sotto Voce
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1996 Year 2018
££ Price Tier £
Sweet Hope Eau de Parfum bottle Sweet Hope

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sotto Voce
A beloved 90s classic, Sotto Voce is desperately missed by its dedicated fanbase. This 'irresistible whisper' of peach, wood, and vanilla is universally adored but sadly impossible to find at a fair price. Bring it back, Laura Biagiotti!
Acquired
Our Verdict - Sweet Hope
This is a seriously polarising budget dupe of Hypnotic Poison. Some love it as an affordable alternative, but many find it a watered-down, synthetic imitation, often lacking the original's depth or longevity. Don't expect miracles, but for the price, it might hit the spot for a casual wear.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 0%
Floral 27% 21%
Fruity 18% 23%
Green 1% 2%
Sweet 40% 40%
Warm 11% 9%
Woody 12% 11%
Earthy 3% 2%
Animalic 8% 6%
Fresh 4% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sotto Voce EdP
Sweet Hope EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Plum 30% vs 31%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 30% vs 30%
Sandalwood 22% vs 22%
Musk 18% vs 18%
Only in Sotto Voce
Tonka Bean 28%
Only in Sweet Hope
Almond 29%

Accords

Sotto Voce Sweet Hope
100%
Fruity
83%
94%
Vanilla
100%
96%
Sweet
96%
85%
Powdery
75%
Almond
84%
72%
Woody
79%
Nutty
70%
69%
White Floral
64%
Coconut
68%
62%
Tuberose
56%
Aromatic
Balsamic
56%
51%
Floral
44%
Animalic
Fruity shared
100%
83%
Vanilla shared
94%
100%
Sweet shared
96%
96%
Powdery shared
85%
75%
84%
Woody shared
72%
79%
70%
White Floral shared
69%
64%
68%
62%
56%
56%
51%
44%

Performance

Sotto Voce Sweet Hope
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sotto Voce

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Despite its 'whisper' quality, this fragrance is often described as long-lasting and suitable for all occasions, making it versatile. Its warm, sweet, and elegant profile particularly suits evening events and dates, while its softness prevets it from being overwhelming for daytime wear.

Sweet Hope

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its intimate sillage and sweet, comforting aroma make it ideal for casual wear or close encounters on a date. However, its perceived lack of longevity and subtlety make it less suitable for formal settings or an office environment where a stronger, more lasting presence might be desired.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
90%
Accord
73%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Sweet, Fruity accords and Plum, Tuberose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sotto Voce
Sweet Hope
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