Filippo Sorcinelli 2018 Extrait

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Violon Basse 16

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Filippo Sorcinelli Violon Basse 16 is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2018. Violon Basse 16 opens with Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli, settles into a heart of Smoke, Woody Notes, Fir, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Bergamot, Lemon, Cedar, and Lavender. Filippo Sorcinelli's Violon Basse 16 carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some reckon it's a gothic masterpiece, others say it's too much. It's a challenging, artistic scent that's definitely not for everyone, but if you're after something truly unique and a bit dark, it's worth a sniff.
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Violon Basse 16 Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

This fragrance is definitely not for the office; its intensity and challenging profile would be too distracting. It's best suited for formal or evening occasions where its unique character can shine, but it's not a casual everyday scent due to its strong, brooding nature.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Violon Basse 16 kicks off with a complex, smoky opening, conjuring images of burnt wood and old cathedrals, mingling with hints of fresh bergamot and a surprising lavender. As it settles, the scent deepens into a rich, woody heart with fir and iris, alongside a prominent incense note that some find almost balsamic. The drydown reveals an earthy blend of vetiver, amber, and a touch of vanilla, maintaining its mysterious, dark character throughout.

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