PROFUMUM ROMA
ACQUA DI SALE
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$314
Description
Acqua di Sale by Profumum Roma transports you to the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean, where salty sea spray mingles with invigorating citrus and aromatic myrtle, evoking the raw essence of ocean waves crashing on sun-warmed skin. This unisex Eau de Parfum opens with a bracing blast of sea salt and herbal freshness, evolving into a woody, balsamic depth that captures driftwood and salted air with mesmerizing realism. Its exceptional longevity and projection make it a standout for summer escapes, blending sensual aquatic allure with cozy amber warmth. Created by Olga Sardella and Charles Balsam for unisex.
Scent Profile
Marine
Salty
Woody
Herbal
Aromatic
Notes
Top Notes
Myrtle
Lemon
BergamotMiddle Notes
Sea Salt
CedarSeaweed
Base Notes
Balsamic Accord
Opium
StyraxAbout PROFUMUM ROMA
Profumum Roma is an Italian niche fragrance house founded in 1996 by siblings Giuseppe, Luciano, Maria, and Felice Durante, grandchildren of knife sharpener Celestino Durante, who evolved their family's Roman barber shops into a perfumery legacy. The brand's philosophy centers on evoking personal emotions, memories, and Italian heritage through high-concentration (43-46%) scents inspired by Mediterranean culture, Roman history, and natural landscapes, using premium natural ingredients for long-lasting, story-driven fragrances like Acqua di Sale and Arso. What sets them apart is their artisanal, in-house production, rejection of market standardization, and immersive sensory experiences that transport wearers to evocative Italian moments.
Reviews
5.0
Excellent1 reviews
Ministry of Scent
5.0/5 • 1 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers rave about Acqua di Sale's realistic salty sea vibe and beast-mode performance, often calling it the ultimate bottled ocean with 10+ hours longevity. Many praise its sensual, fresh appeal for summer, though some find the metallic salt or drydown polarizing and body-odor like.
Pros
Beast mode performance: Exceptional 10+ hour longevity and strong projection that restarts with movement, ideal on skin or clothes.
Versatile appeal: Perfect for summer beach days, Mediterranean vibes, and casual outings evoking sun-soaked seaside sensuality.
Quality composition: Masterful salty marine realism with herbal myrtle and woody cedar, creating an elegant, provocative aquatic blend.
Cons
Polarizing saltiness: Metallic, briny edge can read as dirty seawater or body odor to sensitive noses.
Situational drawback: Harsh drydown may overwhelm in close quarters or non-summer settings.
Comparisons
Similar to sex on the beach fantasy: Captures wet, salted skin and sensual summer heat with oceanic freshness.
Reminds reviewers of Sardinian sea air: Less synthetic than typical aquatics, with unique myrtle twist over standard marine notes.
Vibe & Emotions
Sensual provocation: Evokes steamy seaside romance and naked skin under summer sun.
Relaxing calm: Brings peaceful Mediterranean waves and sun-warmed driftwood tranquility.
Invigorating freshness: Sparks adventurous beach escapades with bracing sea spray energy.
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