What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is orange blossom and pink pepper. The heart brings juniper berries and guaiac wood. On the skin it settles into cashmeran and vanilla. Overall it smells woody and gourmand.
- Came out
- 2022
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Contralto 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
About Sospiro Contralto EDP
Sospiro is the house behind Contralto EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Maison Margiela Replica By The Fireplace and Snif Heal the Way by Alex Elle unisex.
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Contralto through the year
It is at its best in winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer.
Contralto for work or evenings
It is easy to wear from morning to evening.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Snif Heal the Way by Alex Elle unisex. Base notes like cashmeran and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €211, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Maison Margiela Replica By The Fireplace and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium.
Perfumes that smell like Contralto
These perfumes have a close smell: Maison Margiela Replica By The Fireplace (7 shared notes), Tom Ford Velvet Orchid (3 shared notes), Snif Heal the Way by Alex Elle unisex (3 shared notes) and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Tom Ford Velvet Orchid starts from €115.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
When did Contralto come out?
It came out in 2022.
What kind of scent is Contralto?
A scent built on woody and gourmand.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.