Sospiro Perfumes 2024 EDP

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Dolce Sonata

by Salah Al Zarooni , Mariaceleste Lombardo

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Sospiro Perfumes Dolce Sonata is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Salah Al Zarooni and Mariaceleste Lombardo. Dolce Sonata opens with Bergamot, Orange, Lime, and Apricot, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, and Osmanthus, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Cotton Candy. Sospiro Perfumes's Dolce Sonata carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a real head-scratcher. Dolce Sonata is either a masterful blend of sweet and smoke or a cheap cacophony of notes. Expect strong opinions and very little middle ground for this divisive creation.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Playful
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
  • Modern
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Dolce Sonata 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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring Fall Winter

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong sillage and prominent, often polarising smoky and sweet accords, Dolce Sonata isn't ideal for office environments. It shines best on a date or for casual outings where its bold character can be appreciated without overwhelming others. Its uniqueness also makes it a statement piece for less formal evening events.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL, LIMONENE, CITRONELLOL, AMYLCINNAMYL ALCOHOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, CITRAL, BENZYL ALCOHOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Dolce Sonata opens with a vibrant burst of syrupy raspberry and juicy apricot, electrified by a zesty citrus medley. This bright entrance quickly gives way to a complex heart where white florals, including creamy osmanthus and delicate lily of the valley, intermingle with a soft, ethereal incense. The drydown offers an unexpected twist, settling into a playful cotton candy sweetness balanced by an enigmatic, airy patchouli and the persistent warmth of the incense.

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