The smell in short
Main smell: citrus and fruity. It opens with mandarin orange and orange, moves to pear and gardenia and dries down to vanilla and white musk.
- Came out
- 2023
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- summer
Dolce Melodia 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 Sospiro Dolce Melodia EDP
Dolce Melodia EDP is made by Sospiro. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is summer and winter. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: summer, winter, fall and spring.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Lalique has more depth.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Dolce Melodia longevity
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Lalique. Base notes like vanilla and white musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sospiro perfumes worth knowing
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Is Dolce Melodia your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by fruity and sweet. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and fruity smells and notes like pear and vanilla. Less obvious notes include saffron, black currant and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.17 out of 5.
Dolce Melodia dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Lalique (7 shared notes), Clandestine Angel Heart (7 shared notes), Lattafa Ramz Lattafa Gold (6 shared notes) and Tom Ford Black Orchid (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Tom Ford Black Orchid starts from €100.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Is Dolce Melodia expensive?
It is on the expensive side: about €165 in Europe.
Can women wear Dolce Melodia?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2023.