Profumum Roma 1998 EDP

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Ambra Aurea

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Profumum Roma Ambra Aurea is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1998. Ambra Aurea settles into a heart of Myrrh and Incense, and dries down to a base of Amber. Profumum Roma's Ambra Aurea carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is it - the holy grail of amber fragrances for many. Profumum Roma's Ambra Aurea is a divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it scent that commands attention. Expect nothing less than a rich, ancient, and deeply transportive experience, but sample first, because this isn't for the faint of heart.
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Ambra Aurea Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Incense50%
Myrrh50%
Baseas listed
Amber100%

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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This scent is a powerhouse with formidable longevity and sillage, making it too intense for an office environment and completely unsuitable for sport. Its deep, rich amber and incense profile lends itself well to formal events and intimate dates, while its unique character might be appreciated by an experienced nose in casual settings.

About

Ambra Aurea opens with a powerful, raw burst of deep, resinous amber, almost sticky and warm. As it settles, the ancient, smoky echoes of myrrh and incense emerge, weaving through the dominant amber core. It's a journey into a dark, smouldering intensity, subtly balanced by a whisper of sweetness and a surprising salty, animalic edge that prevents it from becoming overly gourmand. This is a complex, almost primal amber offering, rich and unwavering from opening to close.

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