Gelsomino Viola Officine Del Profumo

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2009

At a glance

Is Gelsomino Viola Officine Del Profumo worth trying?

Gelsomino Viola by Officine del Profumo is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women.

Best match
Casual, Office wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Moderate longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
powdery, aromatic, amber with Jasmine, Heliotrope, Pepper

The first impression

Gelsomino Viola by Officine del Profumo is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women. Gelsomino Viola was launched in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Andrea Marcoccia. Top notes are Jasmine and Heliotrope; middle notes are Pepper, Tarragon and Violet; base notes are Vetiver, Musk and Amber.

What shapes the scent

powdery 100%
aromatic 85%
amber 70%
white floral 60%
violet 50%
musky 40%
fresh spicy 35%
woody 30%
floral 25%
vanilla 20%

The perfumer behind it

Andrea Marcoccia

Andrea Marcoccia

Andrea Marcoccia is a perfumer known for creating fragrances for Aqua di Ponza and Bottega del Profumo. His work includes Aqua Di Ponza and several scents for Bottega del Profumo such as Piazza Delle Cinque Lune, Piazza Esedra, Via Degli Avignonesi, Via Dei Condotti, Via Del Corso, Via Di Campo Marzio, and Via Margutta. These compositions often evoke Italian landscapes and urban atmospheres.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Jasmine Jasmine
Heliotrope Heliotrope

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Pepper Pepper
Tarragon Tarragon
Violet Violet

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Vetiver Vetiver
Musk Musk
Amber Amber

The mood it creates

The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of Gelsomino Viola Officine Del Profumo

Essence

Gelsomino Viola embodies the Mystic archetype, a seeker of hidden truths and subtle beauty. The fragrance's interplay of jasmine and violet with spicy pepper and earthy vetiver mirrors the Mystic's journey between the ethereal and the grounded. Like a whispered secret, it balances floral delicacy with aromatic depth, inviting introspection.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor flowing fabrics in muted tones, with occasional flashes of violet or gold. Their aesthetic is understated yet intentional, blending vintage lace with modern minimalism. The powdery-amber accord of the scent reflects their preference for textures that feel both timeless and softly enigmatic.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the sacredness of small moments, finding divinity in the turn of seasons or the scent of rain on warm stone. The heliotrope's almond-like sweetness speaks to their optimism, while the musk's animalic edge acknowledges life's complexities.

Relationships

They form deep but few connections, preferring conversations that linger like the perfume's woody base notes. Romantic partners are drawn to their quiet intensity, though some mistake their reserve for coldness until discovering the warmth beneath.

Lifestyle

Mornings begin with meditation, evenings with journaling by candlelight. They frequent botanical gardens and obscure bookshops, places where the scent's floral-spicy duality feels at home. The moderate sillage mirrors their dislike for overwhelming spaces.

Shadow

Their introspection can tip into isolation, just as the pepper risks overpowering the jasmine. When unbalanced, they may retreat too far into their inner world, mistaking solitude for wisdom.

Conclusion

Gelsomino Viola is a bottled meditation - proof that mystery thrives in balance. Like its wearer, it reveals its depths only to those who pause long enough to listen.