Lapidus Eau de Parfum vs Roma Uomo Eau de Parfum

Lapidus

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1987	Year	1992
£	Price Tier	££

Roma Uomo

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lapidus Eau de Parfum

Lapidus Pour Homme: a true 80s powerhouse. It's a divisive beast - you'll either adore its audacious blend of honey and masculinity, or you'll recoil from its unapologetic vintage roar. Definitely not for the faint of heart, but for those who know, it's a masterpiece.

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Our Verdict - Roma Uomo Eau de Parfum

Roma Uomo is a classic that has proven divisive; some find it a gorgeous, creamy Italian dream, others an irritating, sharp, synthetic disappointment. Performance is contentious too, either eternal or fleeting depending on your skin chemistry. Test before you buy.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	17%
Floral	13%	15%
Fruity	5%	3%
Green	16%	17%
Sweet	18%	16%
Warm	13%	12%
Woody	19%	21%
Earthy	13%	10%
Animalic	6%	4%
Fresh	18%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Lapidus EdP

Roma Uomo EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Basil 12% vs 23%

Bergamot 12% vs 24%

Only in Lapidus Eau de Parfum

Pineapple 18% Lavender 15% Artemisia 14% Juniper 14% Lemon 13%

Only in Roma Uomo Eau de Parfum

Grapefruit 34% Bay Leaf 18%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 8% vs 23%

Only in Lapidus Eau de Parfum

Honey 16% Incense 13% Pine 11% Rose 10% Rosewood 9% Orris 8% Caraway 8% Lily Of The Valley 8% Petitgrain 8%

Only in Roma Uomo Eau de Parfum

Heliotrope 23% Geranium 18% Juniper 18% Fir Resin 18%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 13% vs 11%

Oakmoss 13% vs 9%

Musk 12% vs 10%

Amber 12% vs 11%

Sandalwood 11% vs 15%

Cedar 10% vs 12%

Only in Lapidus Eau de Parfum

Tobacco 16% Tonka Bean 11%

Only in Roma Uomo Eau de Parfum

Benzoin 19% Massoia 10%

Accords

Lapidus Eau de Parfum Roma Uomo Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

93%

Citrus

100%

91%

Sweet

61%

Fresh Spicy

89%

75%

Amber

86%

82%

Aromatic

76%

58%

Warm Spicy

74%

71%

Honey

54%

Powdery

69%

62%

Balsamic

50%

Vanilla

60%

56%

Tobacco

White Floral

49%

Woody shared

100%

93%

Citrus

100%

Sweet

91%

Fresh Spicy shared

61%

89%

Amber shared

75%

86%

Aromatic shared

82%

76%

Warm Spicy shared

58%

74%

Honey

71%

Powdery shared

54%

69%

Balsamic shared

62%

50%

Vanilla

60%

Tobacco

56%

White Floral

49%

Performance

Lapidus Eau de Parfum Roma Uomo Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lapidus Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

This is a beast-mode fragrance with strong projection and longevity, making it unsuitable for an office setting where it could easily overwhelm. Its bold, masculine character and sensual honey-tobacco notes lend themselves well to evening dates and formal events, though some find it too 'old-school' for modern palates. It's a bit much for casual wear, and definitely not for sport.

Roma Uomo Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Its moderate sillage and creamy, inviting profile make it ideal for casual outings and intimate dates. The sweet and comforting dry down might feel a bit too relaxed for very formal settings, and while some wear it to the gym, its inherent warmth steers it away from being a top-tier sport scent.