NeroliOpens with
Tuscan IrisHeart
MuskDries down to
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Salvatore Ferragamo · Sold as unisex
Viola Essenziale (2013)
The quiet intimacy of a library where the scent of old books mingles with delicate florals, enveloping you in a cocoon of refined comfort.
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Viola Essenziale (2013)Mid-range · $40–100
52%Similar accords, often for lessBitter Orange · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2013 by Salvatore Ferragamo and crafted by perfumer Sonia Constant, Viola Essenziale is a chypre floral that blends powdery notes with earthy undertones. The composition opens with the bright freshness of neroli and litchi, giving way to a heart of Tuscan iris and orange blossom. This delicate floral bouquet is then grounded by patchouli and musk, creating an essence that feels both warm and ethereal.
Apply one to two sprays and let it settle for a few minutes before heading out. The powdery and floral notes will bloom closer to your skin, providing a subtle yet enduring presence throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Viola Essenziale (2013), 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
2 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Salvatore Ferragamo
More from the house · founded 1927 · Italy
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The originalViola Essenziale (2013)Salvatore Ferragamo · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2018Bitter OrangeAll 3 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 3.98 (62)49%Match
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Adds leather, amber and warm spicy; shares patchouli.
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 44%, disliked or hated by 13%.