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Saffron-infused Flintstones vitamin
Dolce Melodia is.... all right. I have to say I was expecting more given what I've heard about it, but I suppose that just goes to show how important it is to sample a scent for yourself before committing to a full bottle.
First and foremost the saffron is LOUD. I would say you have to be in love with that note in order to fully enjoy this fragrance. I don't mind saffron in tempered doses but in this composition it is front and center and lasts throughout the wear of the fragrance. Per my personal taste, I think I'd enjoy the perfume more if the saffron was toned down a bit - part of the background. The way it's done here is just a bit too much and comes across quite screechy to me.
The second most prominent aspect to this fragrance is the fruits. None of the ones involved smell particularly realistic though and I'm not really able to pick out any of them individually. I suppose that could be a compliment to the perfume's blending, but to me it comes off rather juvenile, like a heavily scented lip balm or body care product marketed towards young children.
There's also a fizzy and powdery character that, combined with the artificial fruits, conjures the memory of a Flintstones vitamin. If you know you know!
Dolce Melodia doesn't evolve much over the wear either. The elements outlined above continue to be the most prominent parts of the fragrance through the dry down. Eventually, the vanilla starts to peak through but not enough for my liking. I think more vanilla would have been helpful here to help soften the edges of this perfume a bit.
On a more positive note, Dolce Melodia, like other fragrances I've tried from Sospiro, performs well. I'll get whiffs throughout the day and sometimes it lasts overnight depending on where I've sprayed it.
In summary, I find Dolce Melodia to be quite synthetic and rather uninteresting. It's a confusing fragrance from Sospiro, which I often see discussed as luxurious and classy. While I don't find it particularly unpleasant, it doesn't meet that criteria and feels a bit immature. I don't think I'll be pulling for my sample super often and won't be adding it to my collection, especially considering the price tag.
First and foremost the saffron is LOUD. I would say you have to be in love with that note in order to fully enjoy this fragrance. I don't mind saffron in tempered doses but in this composition it is front and center and lasts throughout the wear of the fragrance. Per my personal taste, I think I'd enjoy the perfume more if the saffron was toned down a bit - part of the background. The way it's done here is just a bit too much and comes across quite screechy to me.
The second most prominent aspect to this fragrance is the fruits. None of the ones involved smell particularly realistic though and I'm not really able to pick out any of them individually. I suppose that could be a compliment to the perfume's blending, but to me it comes off rather juvenile, like a heavily scented lip balm or body care product marketed towards young children.
There's also a fizzy and powdery character that, combined with the artificial fruits, conjures the memory of a Flintstones vitamin. If you know you know!
Dolce Melodia doesn't evolve much over the wear either. The elements outlined above continue to be the most prominent parts of the fragrance through the dry down. Eventually, the vanilla starts to peak through but not enough for my liking. I think more vanilla would have been helpful here to help soften the edges of this perfume a bit.
On a more positive note, Dolce Melodia, like other fragrances I've tried from Sospiro, performs well. I'll get whiffs throughout the day and sometimes it lasts overnight depending on where I've sprayed it.
In summary, I find Dolce Melodia to be quite synthetic and rather uninteresting. It's a confusing fragrance from Sospiro, which I often see discussed as luxurious and classy. While I don't find it particularly unpleasant, it doesn't meet that criteria and feels a bit immature. I don't think I'll be pulling for my sample super often and won't be adding it to my collection, especially considering the price tag.
