BasilOpens with
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Sospiro Perfumes · Sold as unisex
Vivace
The bustling energy of an aromatic garden at midday, where the sun intensifies the herbal notes and a hint of spice lingers in the air.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
VivaceLuxury · $250+
42%Similar accords, often for lessFougere Royale (2010) · HoubigantPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 14 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2011 and crafted by Chris Maurice for Sospiro Perfumes, Vivace is a Woody Chypre fragrance that balances aromatic freshness with warm spices. The opening notes of basil, clary sage, and oregano introduce an invigorating herbal brightness before giving way to the rich complexity of carnation, patchouli, and geranium in the heart. The base notes of cinnamon, musk, castoreum, amber, oak moss, and French labdanum create a deep, earthy warmth that feels both grounding and slightly exotic.
Apply Vivace to pulse points for maximum impact. The top notes are bright but fade within an hour, so the warm spices and earthy base will carry you through the day. This fragrance reads better close to skin than from afar, making it ideal for intimate settings or a quiet afternoon.
Fig. 01 — Vivace, Sospiro Perfumes
Where to buy.
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Chris Maurice
High Perfumery, a family inheritance, born into one of Spain's most prestigious perfumery families and immersed in niche fragrance since childhood.
Designer Sospiro Perfumes
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Love it, not the $250+ price?
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The originalVivaceSospiro Perfumes · Luxury · $250+Houbigant · 2010Fougere Royale (2010)Shares 6 of its 14 notes$100–250★ 4.36 (1,617)43%Match
Penhaligon's · 1998LP No. 9Shares 6 of its 14 notes$100–250★ 3.83 (739)45%Match
Gucci · 1976Gucci Pour Homme 1976Shares 6 of its 20 notes$100–250★ 4.45 (272)45%Match
RasasiRoyaleShares 5 of its 8 notesunder $40★ 3.82 (147)
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Adds white floral, balsamic and powdery; shares five accords.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 29%.