Salvatore Ferragamo 2018 EDP

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Viola Essenziale

by Sonia Constant

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Salvatore Ferragamo Viola Essenziale is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Sonia Constant. Viola Essenziale opens with Mimosa, Peach, and Litchi, settles into a heart of Powdery, Iris, Heliotrope, and Lily, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Salvatore Ferragamo's Viola Essenziale carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A truly elegant iris, Viola Essenziale is divisive for its restrained character. Some adore its subtle charm and clean, powdery florals, while others find its intimate sillage and soft projection a let-down. If you crave a 'smells like money' whisper rather than a shout, this one's for you.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
  • Modern
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Viola Essenziale 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and clean, refined notes make it perfect for the office or casual wear where subtlety is key. It's too delicate for sports, and while elegant enough for formal events, it might get lost in a crowded room.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Opens with a delicate, almost tart whisper of mimosa and litchi, quickly leading into a sophisticated heart where powdery iris and heliotrope take centre stage. Hints of lily add a cool, fresh touch. The dry down is a clean, velvety blend of soft vanilla, earthy vetiver, and a whisper of patchouli, creating a refined and airy skin scent. It's a modern take on classic iris, never heavy, always poised.

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