Roma

22 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• laulogal

  May 15, 2013

  

  It’s my favorite perfume. It’s a shame it’s discontinued in Spain and I have to hunt for it everywhere. They say it smells like mint, but for me, it has nothing to do with it. On my skin, the opening is clearly grapefruit, which is why I love it. It’s little known, not many carry it, and that makes it special. When it runs out, I buy it again quickly wherever I can.

• laulogal

  May 31, 2013

  

  My favorite perfume. It’s a shame it’s discontinued in Spain so I have to hunt for it everywhere. The previous review says it reminds them of a mentholated scent but for me there’s nothing like that. Of course everyone smells different on their skin and on mine the opening is clearly citrusy with a grapefruit note which is why I love it. It’s an obscure perfume; you won’t see many people wearing it and that makes it special. I absolutely adore it; when it runs out I quickly buy more wherever I can.

• anitarosal

  March 22, 2014

  

  I rarely leave negative reviews, but this Laura Biagiotti Roma hits the panic button. After trying and loving Venezia and Laura, I bought this Roma online since it’s hard to find and people compare it to Dior’s Dune, which I actually like. The moment it hit my skin, the disappointment was brutal: it smells like pure menthol, like you just slathered Vick’s VapoRub on for a cold. On my skin, it’s so aggressive it drowns out everything else and lasts forever, which is why it never develops that Dune scent. It’s definitely an original fragrance; I just don’t have the chemistry with it. I’m furious to spend $70 to smell like $1 ointment. I’ve tried it 2 or 3 more times and it’s always the same. Another straight exchange for me. I hope it works for someone else so they can fall in love with it like I did with its sister, Venezia.

• anitarosal

  March 23, 2014

  

  I really don’t like writing negative reviews but in this case I have to. After trying and liking two Laura Biagiotti perfumes (reformulated Venezia and Laura) I found this Roma online—it’s hard to find—and bought it thinking I’d love it because many reviews compare it to Dior’s Dune which I like but don’t own. When I received it and tested it on my skin my disappointment was huge: it just smells like extremely intense menthol. Anyone who knows Vick Vaporub ointment and how my mom used to rub it on her chest when she had a cold will understand what I mean. This scent stands out on my skin so exaggeratedly that it drowns out all the other notes; plus it lasts forever which is why the aroma never developed into Dune. The perfume is original no doubt about it; it’s just my skin that doesn’t get along with it. It’s frustrating to have spent the equivalent of $70 only to end up smelling like a $1 cold ointment. I’ve given it 2 or 3 more chances and the result is always the same. No way another one going straight to the swap. Hopefully someone else gets lucky and understands it enough to fall in love with it just as I fell in love with its sister Venezia.

• Roma87

  February 22, 2015

  

  My mom brought perfumes from Europe—a gift from a cousin for my sister and me. We tried both; since my sister wanted the other one I kept this: Roma. At first it felt suffocating which is surprising since I usually like potent scents. I did some research looked up the notes and the creator and discovered it’s available online in my country but at a price that’s hardly accessible. I gave it a couple of tries with small amounts saving it for special occasions. I absolutely love it; the combination makes me think of an ancient perfume (even if I don’t know exactly what they smelled like when they first started using them). I know ancient people used perfumed oils and I imagine them potent almost overwhelming. What makes this perfume special is all that plus the fact that I don’t think I’ll find anyone else in this part of the world with it. For me that’s a 10. Edit: I also think it’s sexy attractive and unique; it makes you feel special—it’s a bomb of spices.

• Roma87

  March 5, 2015

  

  My mother brought perfumes from Europe, gifts for my sister and for me. Since she wanted the other one, I ended up with Roma. At first, I found it suffocating, as I prefer potent perfumes. I researched the notes, its creator, and discovered that you can get it online here at a price that’s not very accessible. I gave it a couple of chances with small amounts for special occasions. I love it; it makes me think of ancient perfumes, those potent, almost repulsive oils they used when they were just getting started. What makes it special is that old air and the fact that I don’t think I’ll find anyone else with one. For me, that’s a 10. Edit: I also think it’s sexy, attractive, and unique, a spice bomb that makes you feel special.

• susanaZ

  December 5, 2015

  

  Fantastic! Sweet, warm, and sparkling, a delight. Another example of those perfumes they no longer make.

• Maeva

  January 8, 2016

  

  It’s not a conventional or linear women’s perfume. Every phase is fascinating: a summer day in my idealized Rome, with distinct dawn, noon, and sunset. I bought the bottle last year; from what I read, since P&G acquired it, it smells less intense, but it’s still powerful, vital, and classy. It’s a ‘solar’ fragrance, warm, balsamic, and sensual, like Dune or Eterna. For me, the citrus and mint mixed with laurel dominate. It’s a mentholated, acidic laurel imaginary that grabs you at the start. Then the myrrh appears, like the sun illuminating everything. The citrus dialogues with amber, sandalwood, and vanilla, while the carnation gives it a powdery, ethereal air. In the end, the amber and myrrh bid farewell like a sun at twilight. ‘Un soffio di eternità’ was its slogan in 1988; I think that breath of eternity has been achieved. It has its place among controversial orientals.

• Maeva

  January 25, 2016

  

  It’s not your typical ‘feminine’ or linear perfume; every phase is fascinating. Imagine a summer in my ideal Rome: distinct dawn, midday, and dusk. I bought it last year and never tried the original, but from what I’ve read, after P&G acquired Laura Biagiotti, it smells less intense and animalic, though I still find it potent, vital, and classy. It’s a classic ‘solar’ fragrance—warm, balsamic, and sensual, like Dior’s Dune or the eternal D&G Red, featuring clove and citrus softened by a sublime sandalwood and a fiery vanilla-amber base. For me, what grabs you at the start is a mentholated, tart laurel imaginary, that ‘dawn’ of the fragrant city. Then, within minutes, my favorite note, myrrh, appears, arriving like the sun warming and gilding everything. The citrus persists, modulated by a more intense myrrh, while the cool accords converse with the warming ones entering: amber, sandalwood, vanilla, and clove, giving it a powdery, ethereal air. Until the very end, that Roman dusk where the amber and myrrh bid farewell like a sun at twilight, offering its most beautiful golden reflections. The 1988 slogan was ‘Un soffio di eternità,’ and I believe that breath of eternity has been achieved. It has its place in the sky of controversial orientals, alongside Shalimar, near Dune, D&G, and Must de Cartier.

• URA

  October 16, 2017

  

  What a great perfume! It’s hard to find, but luckily, as someone who loves hunting for discontinued fragrances, I can still find it in Spain.

• Casablanca77

  November 13, 2017

  

  Roma, what a beautiful name and a lovely scent. It has a touch similar to Dune, but nothing alike; this one is more powdery and less metallic due to the aldehydes. It opens like a flash on the nose but is fleeting. This type of fragrance brings me memories of how mysterious a woman or man can smell. It’s elegant without being heavy because it’s sweet, yet effective. Nowadays, it stands out completely among the others. It’s so elegant and distinguished. It doesn’t aim to be either feminine or masculine, nor sweet. It’s simply refined on all sides. The myrrh with the citrus creates a combination that is never strident, and with moderation, it can be worn in heat. Its trail is good compared to others that waver in power, and the longevity on the skin is amazing. The bottle is gorgeous, a Roman column in crystal, very original. It’s a great option to take a break from heavy florals or orientals. In its time, it was worn a lot; today, carrying it is exclusive because it’s forgotten, and it’s a great achievement to remain modern.

• Casablanca77

  December 7, 2017

  

  What a beautiful name and a gorgeous scent. It has a touch similar to Dune, but it’s more powdery and less metallic. It opens strong on the nose but fades quickly. It brings back memories of how mysterious a woman can smell. It’s elegant without being heavy or sweet, simply refined on all sides. The myrrh with the citrus isn’t harsh and holds up well in the heat. Its trail and longevity are incredible by today’s standards. The Roman column bottle is original. It’s the perfect option to take a break from heavy florals or orientals. Nowadays it’s exclusive because it’s forgotten, yet it remains modern.

• Crisindian

  December 13, 2017

  

  Ugh! I didn’t like it at all. With such a great start, citrus and sparkling, it soon turns rancid and matronly on my skin, and very strong. What a pity it changes like that.

• Crisindian

  December 22, 2017

  

  Ugh! I absolutely hated it. It starts so well with that bright, sparkling citrus note, but then it quickly turns rancid, soapy, and incredibly strong. What a way to change. What a pity.

• Black.orchid

  February 28, 2018

  

  Does anyone know if it’s available in EDP format in Spain? Thanks.

• rafajurado

  June 5, 2018

  

  A very fresh fragrance at first, seeming spiced with a sweet touch. I see it as more classic, for a mature woman. If you can’t find it, Equivalenza carries the spiced oriental no. 089, which will seem very similar to you.

• Selene

  March 20, 2019

  

  Intense citrus opening, similar to Shalimar, followed immediately by mint where the lime shines brighter than the grapefruit. Soon, the myrrh, amber, and a more perceptible vanilla than in the men’s version become noticeable. The sandalwood and patchouli are subdued, just as the moss and civet; they’re there but without taking the spotlight. In short, it’s vanilla with touches of mint, citrus, amber, and myrrh. The sandalwood becomes more noticeable as the fragrance develops. Both versions maintain that sweet-and-sour side. There’s something of Shalimar in the vanilla and woods, but the leather note sets it apart significantly. It also recalls Dior’s Dune with that salty, sweet-and-sour character. It’s interesting and chameleon-like, but not for everyone. I recommend testing it before buying if you don’t like fragrances with common notes.

• Alienígena

  October 15, 2021

  

  I’m fascinated. Even though it’s soft and doesn’t leave a strong trail, it has everything I’m looking for: elegant, suitable for any occasion, mysterious, and timeless. It’s a golden perfume. The opening reminds me of Dior’s Dune, then it transitions into Shalimar. I don’t feel any menthol at all. In the end, it smells like an old library, like Alexandria at sunset, with a dusty breeze of myrrh. Since I used to wear Samsara, I hadn’t felt this comfortable with another fragrance for my wardrobe staple. I refused to try it for years because I was upset with Laura Biagiotti for discontinuing my Sotto voce, but now I’m over the moon. It reminds me of Rome, specifically the day I strolled through the gardens of Villa Borghese.

• Helena p5

  October 19, 2021

  

  I love it! It lasts forever, and people always ask about it. To me, it smells like talcum powder—a very fine and elegant scent.

• jerry drake

  June 4, 2022

  

  Laura Biagiotti’s beloved city trapped in a bottle. Roma is a journey, a modern classic celebrating Italian sensuality. It’s been around for 34 years and remains relevant thanks to that breath of eternity. The mint works like a miracle here, avoiding the toothpaste smell and creating a great contrast with the vanilla and amber. The opening is fresh and acidic due to the bergamot and blackberries, with an incredible touch of cinnamon. The flowers blend with a cloud of myrrh, amber, and patchouli. It works great in winter for its warmth and in spring for its freshness, putting you in a good mood. It’s for women with classic charm, starting from age 30, right in that millennium bottle.

• adabarcelona

  July 19, 2022

  

  I found this when I was a little girl, hidden in a tiny bottle that looked like a broken Roman column in my mother’s bathroom. I used to get hypnotized just staring at it, smelling it, and gently touching the delicate glass. The scent was feminine, aristocratic, and fresh. Today, Roma captures personality, mystery, and ancestry. It smells like ancient stories, dark corridors, and noble spices, as if walking in gauze and silk among citrus and talcum powder. It’s for a woman who doesn’t show off but leaves a sensual trail in your wake. I barely notice the mint, though my partner can smell it from across the room. To me, it’s powdery, ambered, and citrusy—an elegance that makes you feel special and revives that childhood nostalgia of dreaming to be a woman.

• adabarcelona

  July 27, 2022

  

  I found this one when I was a little girl: a miniature broken-column bottle in my mother’s bathroom. I’d spend minutes just touching its translucent glass and smelling it. The scent was aristocratic, fresh, and elegant. Today, Roma sums up personality and mystery: a woman walking in silk and gauze, with citrus and talcum powder notes. She doesn’t show off, but she commands attention all on her own, super sensual. For me, it’s not so much about the skin, but which notes resonate the strongest; I barely notice the mint, but my partner smells it from across the room. It’s powdery, ambered, with a citrus opening and a noble floral base. Legendary elegance that makes you feel special and revives that romantic nostalgia of a little girl imagining herself as a woman.