Profumum Roma 2006 EDP

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Acqua Viva

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Profumum Roma Acqua Viva is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006. Acqua Viva opens with Lemon, settles into a heart of Broom, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Cypress. Profumum Roma's Acqua Viva carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper crowd-splitter - a blast of what some call the most realistic, high-quality lemon ever, while others get nothing but cleaning products. You'll either adore its zesty, long-lasting freshness or find it painfully expensive and a bit too much like furniture polish.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Bold
  • Uplifting
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Acqua Viva Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon100%
Heartas listed
Broom100%
Baseas listed
Cedar50%
Cypress50%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Its bright, fresh citrus and strong projection make it perfect for casual and warm weather sport, though some find it too sharp for enclosed office spaces. Despite its power, many consider it too simple or 'cleaning product-like' for formal events or romantic dates.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

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

Acqua Viva opens with an intense, realistic hit of lemon; tart, zesty, and almost photorealistic, like squeezing a fresh lemon slice. As the initial citrus explosion settles, subtle woody undertones emerge, with crisp cedar and green cypress providing a grounding, aromatic depth. This gives way to a slightly softer, almost creamy dry-down, retaining its core lemony freshness throughout.

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