How it smells
Main smell: aromatic and woody. It opens with bergamot and lemon, moves to ambergris and rosemary and dries down to vetiver and cedar.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Viola 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 Viola EDP
Viola EDP is made by Sospiro. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
More from Sospiro
The house has 26 perfumes here, led by Vibrato, Contralto and Dolce Melodia.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by woody and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and woody smells and notes like ambergris and vetiver. Less obvious notes include clary sage, nutmeg and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.02 out of 5.
How long Viola stays on skin
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 Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir. Base notes like vetiver and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €167. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir but less than Roja Dove Roja Apex.
Viola for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
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.
Perfumes that smell like Viola
Similar picks to try: Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (9 shared notes), Azzaro (8 shared notes), Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (9 shared notes) and Roja Dove Roja Apex (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Azzaro starts from €62.
Questions people ask
Does Viola project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.
Is Viola unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.