Esse Strikes The Notes Sofia
Esse Strikes The Notes

Sofia

SpicyFloralMuskyWoodySweetGreen

Sofia by Esse Strikes The Notesis a fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Sofia was launched in 2023. Sofia was created by Paolo Cerizza and Martino Cerizza. Top notes are Ginger, Cedar and Neroli; middle notes are Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Frangipani and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Sandalwood, Ambroxan, White Musk, Tonka Bean and Oakmoss.

Notes

Top notes
First 0–15 minutes
Heart notes
15 minutes – 2 hours

Fragrance profile

Estimated from note profile
Longevity8+ hrs
Sillage (projection)Strong

When to wear Sofia

Best seasons
🌸Spring☀️Summer🍂Autumn❄️Winter
Best occasions
Daily wearDate nightEveningFormal

ScentCast scores every fragrance against live weather, your occasion, and your taste — so it tells you the exact days Sofia is the right pick.

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Common questions about Sofia

What does Esse Strikes The Notes Sofia smell like?+

Esse Strikes The Notes Sofia is a spicy, floral, and musky fragrance. The opening is ginger and neroli. the heart settles on ambrette (musk mallow), frangipani, and ylang-ylang. the dry-down rests on sandalwood, ambroxan, and white musk.

How long does Esse Strikes The Notes Sofia last on skin?+

Esse Strikes The Notes Sofia is estimated to last 8+ hrs on skin (a 5/5 longevity score). This is derived from the base-note composition — heavier base families like oriental, woody, and leather extend wear, while citrus-led blends tend to fade faster.

How strong is the projection of Esse Strikes The Notes Sofia?+

Esse Strikes The Notes Sofia projects at a strong level (4/5 sillage). Expect it to fill a room and announce itself before you arrive.

When should I wear Esse Strikes The Notes Sofia?+

Esse Strikes The Notes Sofia is best worn during spring, summer, autumn, and winter. The note profile makes it well suited to daily wear, date night, evening, and formal. ScentCast pairs it with live weather and your calendar so you only reach for it on the right days.

Do I need to reapply Esse Strikes The Notes Sofia during the day?+

Based on the note structure, a single morning application usually carries through the full day. Heat and humidity will shorten longevity; cooler weather and moisturised skin will extend it.

Is Esse Strikes The Notes Sofia worth adding to a fragrance collection?+

Esse Strikes The Notes Sofia fits collectors looking for spicy, floral, and musky signature. ScentCast members can add Esse Strikes The Notes Sofia to their collection and the app will surface it on the days the weather, occasion, and personal taste align — turning a single bottle into an informed rotation pick rather than a guess.

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