Sospiro Perfumes 2022 EDP

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Tenore

by Christian Provenzano

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Sospiro Perfumes Tenore is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Christian Provenzano. Tenore opens with Lemon and Lavender, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Resins, Leather, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber, and Patchouli. Sospiro Perfumes's Tenore carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Tenore is a deep, dark woody-spicy fragrance with an unapologetically serious aura. It's a bit of a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans appreciating its elegant, introspective depth, while detractors find it chaotic or just a bit too much. Definitely not for the faint of heart, or those who prefer a touch of sweetness.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
Tenore Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Heartas listed
Spicy Notes26%
Resins22%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes32%

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This is a strong, persistent fragrance, making it less suitable for close-quarters office environments where it might overwhelm. Its dark, elegant, and sophisticated character, along with reports of it being 'extreme' and 'introspective,' makes it perfect for formal events and evening dates in cooler weather.

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

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 fleeting, airy hint of lavender juxtaposed against sharp lemon, before swiftly plunging into a rich, complex heart of spicy cloves, earthy patchouli, and a distinct, almost dusty leather. Woody resins and a subtle animalic musk underpin it all, creating a dark, contemplative, and incredibly long-lasting scent that evokes thick forest floors and ancient libraries. The lily of the valley is largely subsumed.

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