December is the month that I start to crave chypres. I blame it on the decadence of the holidays. All the tinsel, lights, spicy aromas must rub off on me. I too, want to be decked out like some sort of suburban Christmas tree. I want to be covered in jewels, sparkles, tinsel, silk and velvet! But, I can’t walk around like a human version of a Macy’s Holiday tree. However, I can wear perfumes that remind me of the decadence of the holidays. I start wanting those perfumes that have it all – aldehydes, flowers, spices, woods and moss. This is the time of the year that I want “perfume-perfumes”. And Acqua di Parma Profumo is one of those “perfume-perfumes” that I find myself wearing this time of the year.
Profumo opens as a spiced citrus with peachy aldehydes, reminding me of classic perfumes like Guerlain Mitsouko. The adehydes are dry, fatty and perfectly accent the lush floral bouquet. The heart opens to a dry, spicy floral with hints of dried orange peel; the aldehydes have fizzled. As the florals bloom on the skin, they become spicier with more powder. I’m reminded of like some sort of “vanilla clove ice cream” meets a heady jasmine bouquet meets “rose velvet”. The dry-down is mossy with patchouli and like some sort of floral incense.
Notes listed include bergamot, orange, ylang-ylang, iris, jasmine, rose, patchouli, oakmoss, ambergris and vanilla. Originally launched in 1930. Relaunched in 2008.
Give Profumo a try if you like vintage-style florals or floral chypres. Or if you like perfumes like Guerlain Mistouko, Dior Miss Dior (original), Estee Lauder Knowing, Caron Lady Caron, DSH Perfumes Vert pour Madame and/or Niki de Saint Phalle.
Profumo is vintage-y but it’s not a suffocating fragrance. Projection and average are average for an EDP but I’d say below average in comparison to 80’s style chypres or vintage perfumes. It’s still a lush perfume but it won’t “wear you”.
The 1.7 oz retails for $236 at Sephora.
Victoria’s Final EauPINION – A lovely floral chypre. It’s one of my favorite floral chypres to wear.
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I love this perfume and miss it now that my bottle is drained. You’re right, it doesn’t wear you and it’s just such a nice classic and elegant perfume.
I like chypres but many end up wearing me. This one is as elegant as the rest but not as stuffy.
Ooh I would love to be wearing this one today! I have found myself craving ‘perfumey-perfumes’ a lot this year, more so than my quirkier bottles. I think I must be appreciating classic structures.
I splashed out on Cuir de Russie this weekend which, according to my bank statement, I should not have done but it truly is perfect for the season for exactly the reason you described here.
Enjoy the AdP and thank you for the mention.
Me too! 2014 was my “perfumery-perfume” year for sure!