Byredo
Bal d'Afrique
Woody · Aromatic · Earthy.
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Contralto
Concentration not recorded
Woody · White floral · Aromatic.
Where to try ↗ Share scent card ↗Collection: Classica Collection
The short answer
A scent, in focus.
Contralto connects orange blossom and spices with juniper, guaiac wood and chestnut. Cashmeran, vanilla and Peru balsam form the base; chestnut is a useful point of difference when comparing woody gourmand profiles.
Original editorial interpretation of listed catalog notes; individual wear experience may differ.
Explore the niche fragrance edit ↗01 / The scent profile
Understand what you smell.
These are the listed scent notes, not a complete ingredient formula. Note placement does not establish how long a fragrance lasts.
Main accords
woody
100
white floral
60
aromatic
54
amber
44
balsamic
41
musky
40
powdery
38
fresh spicy
37
Relative prominence on a 0–100 scale. Not ingredient percentages.
Performance / Community impressions
How it wears.
Longevity
3.69 / 5
301 votes
See vote breakdown
category average, not hours
Projection
2.43 / 4
303 votes
See vote breakdown
1 = intimate; higher = stronger
Value perception
2.59 / 5
276 votes
See vote breakdown
1 = overpriced; 5 = great value
These are subjective reports, not controlled measurements.
Season preferences
winter
108
spring
292
summer
269
autumn
241
Vote counts. Categories are not mutually exclusive.
Day or evening?
day
271
night
123
Preferences, not restrictions on when to wear it.
1,043Own it
231Previously owned
1,436Want it
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Different measures can have different numbers of votes.
03 / Keep exploring
Often compared with…
Explore these suggested comparisons. Similarity is subjective.
Boadicea the Victorious
Hanuman
Citrus · Floral · Woody.
Goldfield & Banks Australia
Pacific Rock Moss
Aromatic · Citrus · Mossy.
A little more clarity.
Before you tryWhat does Contralto smell like?
Woody · White floral · Aromatic. Its listed notes include Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper, Clove, Juniper Berries, Guaiac Wood. See the overview for the full profile.
Who created it?
The listed perfumer is Christian Provenzano.
How long does it last?
The longevity rating is 3.69 out of 5, from 301 category votes. This is not a measurement in hours. A wear test is the best way to assess it for you.
Which notes define Contralto?
Its listed notes include orange blossom, pink pepper, clove, juniper berries, guaiac wood, chestnut, cashmeran, vanilla, peru balsam. These describe the scent rather than its full ingredient formula.
04 / Try before you decide
Let your skin have the final say.
Save this fragrance to your sampling shortlist. Retailer stock and prices are not connected in this prototype.
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PARFUM BIBLE / SCENT CARD
Contralto
Sospiro Perfumes
Leading accords
woody
white floral
aromatic
amber
balsamic
Relative prominence, not ingredient percentages.Listed notes · a selection
Orange Blossom · Pink Pepper · Clove · Juniper Berries · Guaiac Wood · Chestnut