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Salvatore Ferragamo · Sold as unisex
Viola Essenziale
The soft, plush carpet of a cozy study where warm light filters through the windows, mingling with the subtle scent of vanilla and powdery notes.
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Viola EssenzialeMid-range · $40–100
46%Similar accords, often for lessJunoon · Al Haramain PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Viola Essenziale by Salvatore Ferragamo, launched in 2018 and crafted by perfumer Sonia Constant, is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance that seamlessly blends powdery elegance with rich vanilla and iris notes. The composition opens with the bright, sunlit freshness of mimosa and peach before transitioning to a heart of heliotrope and lily. These floral accords are anchored by the warm depth of vanilla, patchouli, and vetiver in the base, creating an enveloping scent that is both comforting and sophisticated.
For Viola Essenziale, apply to pulse points for a gentle warmth that builds over time. The powdery top notes are fleeting but leave space for the heart and base notes to develop fully. This fragrance is best enjoyed in cooler weather when its warm vanilla and woody tones shine through.
Fig. 01 — Viola Essenziale, Salvatore Ferragamo
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Sonia Constant
Twenty-four years at Givaudan, then her own houseSonia Constant trained at ISIPCA in Paris and the Givaudan perfume school before spending over twenty-four years at Givaudan, where she created Tom Ford's Ombre Leather and Noir Extrême, Narciso Rodriguez for Her Pur Musc, Mugler's Angel Nova, and Jean Paul Gaultier's La Belle and Le Beau.
The Viola Essenziale line
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Designer Salvatore Ferragamo
More from the house · founded 1927 · Italy
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The originalViola EssenzialeSalvatore Ferragamo · Mid-range · $40–100Al Haramain Perfumes · 2016JunoonShares 4 of its 9 notesunder $40★ 3.97 (358)40%Match
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What people
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Warmly received so far: loved by 49%, disliked or hated by 2%.