Sospiro Perfumes 2022 EDP

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Erba Oud

by Christian Provenzano

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Sospiro Perfumes Erba Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Christian Provenzano. Erba Oud opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Orange, and settles into a heart of Saffron, Melon, Apple, and Peach. Sospiro Perfumes's Erba Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive, bold, and utterly unapologetic. Erba Oud isn't for the faint of heart; it's a love-it-or-hate-it beast that marries sweet fruits with the rawest, most animalic oud in a way that's either a masterful contrast or a complete catastrophe. Sample first, unless you're feeling brave.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Confident
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
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Erba Oud 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 Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date

Given its nuclear performance and intense, polarising scent profile, Erba Oud is entirely unsuitable for office wear. It could work for a daring date night or a casual outing where you want to make a statement, but its sheer power and animalic nature make it too much for most formal events or any activity requiring subtle projection.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Erba Oud opens with a vibrant, juicy burst of citrus, dominated by bergamot, lemon, and orange, quickly mingling with a sweet, succulent fruit cocktail of peach, apple, and melon. This fruity exuberance is swiftly underpinned by an intense, skanky oud note. As it dries down, the animalic oud fully emerges, softened by whispers of saffron and leather, creating a complex and challenging interplay between fresh sweetness and raw earthiness.

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