Laura Biagiotti 1988 EDT

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Laura Biagiotti Roma is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1988. Roma opens with Hyacinth, Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Laura Biagiotti's Roma carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

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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  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Soft
  • Clean
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Roma Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Summer Winter

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Roma starts with a surprisingly fresh burst of mint and sharp grapefruit, balanced by sweet blackcurrant. This lively opening quickly transitions into a warm, aromatic heart where spiced carnation and subtle florals intermingle. The true magic lies in the dry down: a rich, resinous blend of myrrh, amber, and vanilla, underpinned by the earthy depth of patchouli and oakmoss, with a hint of animalic allure.

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