Roma Eau de Parfum bottle Roma
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1988 Year 2025
££ Price Tier ££
Pluvia Sacra Eau de Parfum bottle Pluvia Sacra

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Roma Eau de Parfum
Roma is a divisive classic, lauded for its unique blend of fresh mint, zesty grapefruit, and deep oriental warmth. Be warned, though, that modern formulations might not deliver the same potent punch as the vintage bottles did.
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Our Verdict - Pluvia Sacra Eau de Parfum
This one is a properly divisive beast. Some will find its green earthiness captivating, others utterly bizarre. It's a statement, no doubt, but not for everyone.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13% 9%
Floral 32% 28%
Fruity 7% 2%
Green 12% 15%
Sweet 18% 17%
Warm 8% 9%
Woody 7% 14%
Earthy 10% 12%
Animalic 8% 6%
Fresh 21% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Roma EdP
Pluvia Sacra EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 24% vs 16%
Bergamot 19% vs 15%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 24% vs 42%
Only in Roma Eau de Parfum
Carnation 30% Rose 23%
Shared Notes
Amber 14% vs 16%
Vanilla 13% vs 21%
Sandalwood 12% vs 15%
Musk 9% vs 14%
Only in Pluvia Sacra Eau de Parfum
Amyris 17% Cedar 15%

Accords

Roma Eau de Parfum Pluvia Sacra Eau de Parfum
100%
Amber
48%
83%
Aromatic
100%
73%
Green
98%
87%
Citrus
52%
73%
Woody
76%
67%
Powdery
61%
57%
Vanilla
67%
63%
Floral
Balsamic
57%
Earthy
55%
Amber shared
100%
48%
Aromatic shared
83%
100%
Green shared
73%
98%
Citrus shared
87%
52%
Woody shared
73%
76%
Powdery shared
67%
61%
Vanilla shared
57%
67%
63%
57%
55%

Performance

Roma Eau de Parfum Pluvia Sacra Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Roma Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its sophisticated, warm, and spicy profile leans heavily towards evening and cooler weather wear, making it less suitable for casual or sport settings. While some reviewers find it office-appropriate, its strong character and potential for divisive notes like civet mean a light hand is needed.

Pluvia Sacra Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its unique, aromatic-earthy profile makes it less suited for casual or sporty wear. While distinctive for a date night, its more reserved, sophisticated character leans better towards formal events or a deliberately understated office statement.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
87%
Accord
72%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Green, Woody accords and Lily Of The Valley, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Roma Eau de Parfum
Pluvia Sacra Eau de Parfum
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