Sospiro Perfumes 2025 EDP

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Viola

by Dominique Moellhausen

Composed by Moellhausen

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Sospiro Perfumes Viola is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Dominique Moellhausen. Viola opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Pepper, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Nutmeg, Incense, Ambergris, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Sospiro Perfumes's Viola carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Viola is a divisive fragrance - a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. Expect strong performance and an aromatic punch, but be ready for its unique lemon and incense twist that some find fantastic, others find jarring. Definitely one to sample before you splash out.
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  • Bold
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
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Viola 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
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its exceptional performance and strong projection make it less suitable for a confined office environment, as some reviewers noted an 'office-unfriendly' intensity. However, its fresh spicy and woody character, combined with its longevity, makes it a versatile choice for casual outings, dates, and even some formal events where you want to make a statement.

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
  • Eugenol from Nutmeg
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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 an energetic burst of lemon and bergamot, sharpened by juniper and a kick of pepper and clary sage. The heart introduces an aromatic blend of rosemary, warm ambergris and nutmeg, with a smoky whisper of incense. It settles into a rich, woody base of vetiver, sandalwood, oakmoss, cedar, and a lingering amber, delivering a complex, long-lasting aroma. It’s an aromatic woody scent with a distinct fresh spicy and citrus edge.

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