Filippo Sorcinelli: a guide to the fashion house and where to start
Natali Profumeria · 1 min read · November 7, 2026
Filippo Sorcinelli is an artist, organist, and creator of liturgical vestments: in his fragrances he brings music, sacred art, and the silence of churches. To start, LAVS if you love spicy incense, Reliqvia if you are looking for a solemn woody, Dolcissimo Sollievo if you prefer a gourmand.
The Filippo Sorcinelli style
The fragrances are constructed like musical compositions, with a subject, a countersubject, and a coda instead of top, heart, and base notes. Almost all are rated 4 or 5 out of 5 for longevity.
Fragrances to know
- LAVS: spicy, one of the best known.
- Reliqvia: patchouli, incense, cashmere wood, guaiac, and sandalwood, with orange blossom and smoky notes.
- OPUS_1144: citrusy.
- Ascetic Vanilla: woody, with vanilla.
- Dolcissimo Sollievo and Lentezza Carezza: the gourmands.
Which one to start with
- Incense: LAVS.
- Solemn woody: Reliqvia.
- Gourmand: Dolcissimo Sollievo.
- Fresher: OPUS_1144.
All fragrances are on the Filippo Sorcinelli page. The other maisons are featured in the niche maisons.
Frequently asked questions
Why do Sorcinelli fragrances talk about music?
Because they are constructed like musical compositions: subject, countersubject, and coda.
Do Sorcinelli fragrances last?
Yes: in our reviews, 20 out of 21 have a longevity of 4 or 5 out of 5.
Products in this article
Ascetic Vanilla
from€150,00
Sweetest Relief
from€150,00
LAVS
from€240,00
OPUS_1144
from€240,00
Reliquary
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