How it smells
The first thing you smell is cedar and gin. The heart brings calamus and guaiac wood. On the skin it settles into coal and mineral notes. Overall it smells metallic and woody.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Violon Basse notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Filippo Sorcinelli Violon Basse Extrait
Violon Basse Extrait comes from Filippo Sorcinelli. This one is the Extrait.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €163. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Hugo Boss Hugo Red but less than Serge Lutens Dent De Lait.
Who will like Violon Basse
The strongest accord is metallic (100%), followed by woody and mineral. You will probably like it if you enjoy metallic and woody smells and notes like calamus and coal. Less obvious notes include metallic notes and metallic notes.
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Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Serge Lutens Dent De Lait and Aether Supaer unisex.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
When in the day to wear Violon Basse
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its mineral side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Serge Lutens Dent De Lait has more depth.
Violon Basse dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Serge Lutens Dent De Lait (2 shared notes), Aether Supaer unisex (7 shared notes), Hugo Boss Hugo Red (3 shared notes) and Zara Magnificent Black (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Zara Magnificent Black starts from €59.
More questions
Is Violon Basse unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Does Violon Basse last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.