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Basso by Sospiro - The Better Terre d’Hermès? Signature-Worthy!
It is here - the Basso, the flagship of Sospiro. Some whisper that it is a shameless copy of Terre d’Hermès and that Sospiro is merely a "dupe house." But are these statements justified? Or is there an underestimated treasure behind Basso that deserves more recognition? You will find the answer in this review.
From the very first spray, a déjà vu sets in - Terre d'Hermès Eau de Toilette! The fragrance starts off dry, slightly sour and sparkling, yet still lightly fruity - very characteristic of grapefruit. In my opinion, grapefruit is the greatest citrus note for men: natural, masculine, but by no means outdated. Rather, it gives the fragrance a youthful freshness. The opening is underscored by the distinctly noticeable vetiver. To enjoy Basso, one should definitely be a fan of this prominent scent note. Often, vetiver fragrances can seem a bit old-fashioned, but Basso is aimed at all men of any age from 20 onwards. The scent radiates confidence and possesses a masculine weight that is both seductive and noble. In summary, Basso is citrusy, woody, and vetiver-heavy, while also being fresh with remarkable depth and complexity, making it an absolute all-rounder for the year and very versatile in use. In the drydown, the fragrance increasingly develops into a soothing woody and slightly spicy direction, without losing its sparkle - likely due to the pepper.
In direct comparison to "Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) | Hermès," Basso excels in the following points:
1) Basso feels more authentic, organic, and natural in the olfactory experience. One has the feeling of smelling something truly high-quality and niche.
2) The fragrance possesses a subtle, masculine floral quality that Terre d’Hermès lacks. While Basso is not an explicit floral scent, this fine floral note adds additional elegance and finesse.
3) Basso conveys more maturity, is deeper and more complex. This makes it feel more masculine, but also somewhat more grown-up.
4) The longevity and sillage are significantly better: 9-10 hours for Basso compared to 5 hours for Terre d’Hermès.
Of course, Provenzano hasn’t reinvented the wheel here - but does he even have to? Rather, it seems that he has realized his own interpretation of Terre d’Hermès - a version as he has always envisioned this scent. At Sospiro, he was evidently able to fully unfold and show how to perfect flagship fragrances of other brands. With creations like "Erba Pura Magica | Sospiro," "Accento Viola | Sospiro," "Vibrato | Sospiro," and "Basso | Sospiro," he has surpassed himself.
The packaging is simple and reminiscent of the velvet bottles from the Xerjoff Vibe series. The craftsmanship of the bottle and sprayer is comparable to other niche fragrances in this price range.
In conclusion, I can say that Basso is not a "dupe" for me, but rather a 2.0 version of Terre d’Hermès with slight Isola Blu Parfum nuances. I hope my review helps you in your purchasing decision.
Enjoy testing!
From the very first spray, a déjà vu sets in - Terre d'Hermès Eau de Toilette! The fragrance starts off dry, slightly sour and sparkling, yet still lightly fruity - very characteristic of grapefruit. In my opinion, grapefruit is the greatest citrus note for men: natural, masculine, but by no means outdated. Rather, it gives the fragrance a youthful freshness. The opening is underscored by the distinctly noticeable vetiver. To enjoy Basso, one should definitely be a fan of this prominent scent note. Often, vetiver fragrances can seem a bit old-fashioned, but Basso is aimed at all men of any age from 20 onwards. The scent radiates confidence and possesses a masculine weight that is both seductive and noble. In summary, Basso is citrusy, woody, and vetiver-heavy, while also being fresh with remarkable depth and complexity, making it an absolute all-rounder for the year and very versatile in use. In the drydown, the fragrance increasingly develops into a soothing woody and slightly spicy direction, without losing its sparkle - likely due to the pepper.
In direct comparison to "Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) | Hermès," Basso excels in the following points:
1) Basso feels more authentic, organic, and natural in the olfactory experience. One has the feeling of smelling something truly high-quality and niche.
2) The fragrance possesses a subtle, masculine floral quality that Terre d’Hermès lacks. While Basso is not an explicit floral scent, this fine floral note adds additional elegance and finesse.
3) Basso conveys more maturity, is deeper and more complex. This makes it feel more masculine, but also somewhat more grown-up.
4) The longevity and sillage are significantly better: 9-10 hours for Basso compared to 5 hours for Terre d’Hermès.
Of course, Provenzano hasn’t reinvented the wheel here - but does he even have to? Rather, it seems that he has realized his own interpretation of Terre d’Hermès - a version as he has always envisioned this scent. At Sospiro, he was evidently able to fully unfold and show how to perfect flagship fragrances of other brands. With creations like "Erba Pura Magica | Sospiro," "Accento Viola | Sospiro," "Vibrato | Sospiro," and "Basso | Sospiro," he has surpassed himself.
The packaging is simple and reminiscent of the velvet bottles from the Xerjoff Vibe series. The craftsmanship of the bottle and sprayer is comparable to other niche fragrances in this price range.
In conclusion, I can say that Basso is not a "dupe" for me, but rather a 2.0 version of Terre d’Hermès with slight Isola Blu Parfum nuances. I hope my review helps you in your purchasing decision.
Enjoy testing!
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