Laura Biagiotti 1996 EDP

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Sotto Voce

by Sophia Grojsman

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Laura Biagiotti Sotto Voce is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1996, created by Sophia Grojsman. Sotto Voce opens with Mahogany, Coriander, Peach, and Plum, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Heliotrope, and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Laura Biagiotti's Sotto Voce carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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!
What our verdicts mean →
  • Romantic
  • Sensual
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Warm
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Sotto Voce Eau de Parfum 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best 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.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Imagine the soft hum of an old mahagony cello, mingled with ripe peaches and plums, then dusted with the powdery sweetness of heliotrope and vanilla. White florals like tuberose and orchid weave through this gentle symphony, settling into a warm, musky-sandalwood embrace. It's a sweet, woody oriental that whispers rather than shouts.

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