{"product_id":"sospiro-contralto-edp-1","title":"Sospiro Contralto EDP","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContralto\u003c\/strong\u003e is Sospiro's clean-but-warm signature, composed by \u003cstrong\u003eChristian Provenzano\u003c\/strong\u003e and released in \u003cstrong\u003e2022\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sweet-spicy haze of pink pepper, clove and orange blossom opens it, then unfolds into a smoky heart of chestnut, guaiac wood and woody-balsamic juniper, finishing on powdery Peru balsam with creamy vanilla and musky cashmeran. Reviewers describe it as soapy-clean with warm, comforting undertones, and it is frequently compared to Byredo Bal d'Afrique, with the consensus that Contralto is the more complex and the longer-lasting of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eScent Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoody: 26%\u003c\/strong\u003e (guaiac wood, cashmeran)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpicy: 25%\u003c\/strong\u003e (clove, pink pepper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet: 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e (vanilla, Peru balsam)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloral: 12%\u003c\/strong\u003e (orange blossom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh: 12%\u003c\/strong\u003e (juniper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoky \u0026amp; Resinous: 12%\u003c\/strong\u003e (chestnut, guaiac)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e a clean, almost soapy opening that turns smoky and woody-balsamic underneath. Polished rather than sweet, and warmer than it first appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance Pyramid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange Blossom, Clove, Pink Pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chestnut, Guaiac Wood, Juniper Berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cashmeran, Peru Balsam, Vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good, one of the more consistent points across reviews, and the specific reason wearers pick it over the Byredo it gets compared to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSillage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate. Present without dominating a room, which suits its clean character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Occasions \u0026amp; Season\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean enough for \u003cstrong\u003ebusiness and daytime\u003c\/strong\u003e and warm enough for \u003cstrong\u003eevenings\u003c\/strong\u003e. The soapy-woody balance makes it one of the easier niche fragrances to wear across seasons rather than one locked to a single time of year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConcentration \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEau de Parfum, 3.4 oz \/ 100 ml. Shipped from the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTry Before You Commit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecants start at \u003cstrong\u003e$5.99 for 1 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a 5 mL size also poured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e100% Authentic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery bottle is \u003cstrong\u003e100% authentic\u003c\/strong\u003e, backed by 200,000+ orders and a 4.9★ Trustpilot rating. Free standard US shipping on orders over $100, with hassle-free returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to Byredo Bal d'Afrique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey share a clean, slightly powdery character. Reviewers who know both generally place Contralto as the more complex of the two, with noticeably better longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain oud?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The smokiness comes from chestnut and guaiac wood. There is no agarwood in this composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it feminine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is sold and worn as unisex. 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