Top Notes 
Patchouli
Amber
Frankincense
Oriental notes
Heart Notes 
Cumin
Earthy notes
Labdanum
Base Notes 
Ambergris
Animalic notes
Oud07/18/2025
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The misspelled Aria: cumin, patchouli, and "oud"
I've gone down a rabbit hole trying to figure out the name of this fragrance, even to the "Aira" genus of the Poaceae family of plants (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aira). I can only conclude that the name is a misspelling of the word "aria," which in Italian means "air," and also references a song for a single voice that is sung in operas, oratorios, etc. All the other names in this collection are Italian words that reference theater/opera/music, so it wouldn't make sense that this one is named after an obscure plant that doesn't even make an appearance in the note pyramid. Even the website talks about "the elegance of a solo performance." I know that Sospiro is based in UAE and their first language isn't Italian, but jeez, no one noticed this before it got printed on plaques and stuck to bottles?
Anyway, onto the scent. It is a bit "airy," especially in the opening with spicy and oriental notes floating around in a perfumey cloud of amber, most notably cinnamon and cumin. Let's all recite the old cliche of the reviews of oriental frags together, shall we? "It's like walking through a Middle-Eastern bazaar..." But this effect only lasts a couple of minutes, as the earthy patchouli quickly grounds the scent. I don't really get any animalic notes, it's a very smooth experience, with the "oud" only being a warm woody note in the base.
Probably the fragrance it reminds me of the most is Luxor. It has that same smooth cinnamon/"oud" effect, though the tobacco is replaced with patchouli. The cumin and "animalic notes" (even though I don't perceive them, both of these fragrance contain this description in the note pyramid and they smell similar) reminds me of Overture Man. I'd say if you like this style, stick with Overture. It's a little sweeter than Aira due to the cognac note but it's a much better composition.
Also, weird thing, Aira and Viola both gave me this sensation, like I can taste the scent in the back of my throat? Maybe it's a specific aromachemical Sospiro is using that I am particularly sensitive to.
Anyway, onto the scent. It is a bit "airy," especially in the opening with spicy and oriental notes floating around in a perfumey cloud of amber, most notably cinnamon and cumin. Let's all recite the old cliche of the reviews of oriental frags together, shall we? "It's like walking through a Middle-Eastern bazaar..." But this effect only lasts a couple of minutes, as the earthy patchouli quickly grounds the scent. I don't really get any animalic notes, it's a very smooth experience, with the "oud" only being a warm woody note in the base.
Probably the fragrance it reminds me of the most is Luxor. It has that same smooth cinnamon/"oud" effect, though the tobacco is replaced with patchouli. The cumin and "animalic notes" (even though I don't perceive them, both of these fragrance contain this description in the note pyramid and they smell similar) reminds me of Overture Man. I'd say if you like this style, stick with Overture. It's a little sweeter than Aira due to the cognac note but it's a much better composition.
Also, weird thing, Aira and Viola both gave me this sensation, like I can taste the scent in the back of my throat? Maybe it's a specific aromachemical Sospiro is using that I am particularly sensitive to.
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