Description Basso is Sospiro's green citrus-woody, composed by Christian Provenzano and released in 2022. Grapefruit opens it sharp and bright, then dries into a substantial vetiver-and-cedar base carrying black pepper, oakmoss, galbanum and celery seed. The green thread running through it is what separates Basso from a conventional citrus — this is a citrus that wears like a woody fragrance, not a cologne. Scent Character Woody — 57% (cedar, vetiver, sandalwood, guaiac) Spicy — 21% (black pepper, pink pepper, nutmeg) Floral — 7% (carnation, mayflower) Fresh — 7% (grapefruit, galbanum) Smoky & Resinous — 7% (guaiac wood, labdanum) Translation: bright grapefruit over a dry, green, peppery woodbase. The opening reads fresh; everything after it reads woody. Fragrance Pyramid Top: Grapefruit Heart: Labdanum, Mayflower, Carnation Base: Cedar, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Galbanum, Celery Seed, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Nutmeg Performance Longevity: Strong for a citrus-led fragrance — commonly 7–9 hours. The woody base is what carries it long after the grapefruit has gone. Sillage: Moderate to strong in the first hours, settling closer to the skin as the vetiver takes over. Best Occasions & Season Built for spring and summer, and comfortable across business, everyday and leisure wear. Dry and green enough to stay professional in an office. Concentration & Provenance Eau de Parfum, 3.4 oz / 100 ml. Sourced through authorised supply and shipped from the United States. Try Before You Commit Decants start at $5.99 for 1 mL, with 5 mL, 10 mL and 15 mL sizes also poured. 100% Authentic Every bottle is 100% authentic, backed by 200,000+ orders and a 4.9★ Trustpilot rating. Free standard US shipping on orders over $100, with hassle-free returns. Frequently Asked Questions Is this just another grapefruit cologne?No. The grapefruit is the opening rather than the fragrance. Within an hour you are wearing vetiver, cedar and pepper, which is why it outlasts most citrus scents. Does it contain oud?No. The smokiness comes from guaiac wood and labdanum — there is no agarwood in this composition. Office-safe?Yes. It is dry and green rather than sweet or loud, which makes it one of the easier niche fragrances to wear at work.
