Laura Biagiotti 1992 EDT

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Roma Uomo

by Annick Menardo

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Laura Biagiotti Roma Uomo is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1992, created by Annick Menardo. Roma Uomo opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Bay Leaf, and Basil, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Geranium, Heliotrope, and Juniper, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Laura Biagiotti's Roma Uomo carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Cozy
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Roma Uomo 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:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best 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.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

This Italian classic opens with a bright and zesty blast of grapefruit and bergamot, softened immediately by aromatic basil. As it settles, a floral heart of jasmine and heliotrope emerges, adding a creamy, almost powdery sweetness. The dry down is a comforting embrace of warm amber and smooth woody notes, primarily sandalwood and benzoin, creating a sensual, long-lasting whisper on the skin.

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