PROFUMUM ROMA

ACQUA VIVA

Name: ACQUA VIVA
Brand: PROFUMUM ROMA
Price: 314.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$314

Description

Acqua Viva captures the radiant essence of sun-ripened Amalfi lemons squeezed fresh from the tree, bursting with zesty, oily citrus vibrancy that evokes the sun-drenched Mediterranean coast. Effervescent mandarin, bergamot, and lemon mingle with spicy ginger and delicate jasmine and orange blossom florals, settling into a grounding cedar-moss base that adds earthy depth without heaviness. This bracing, photorealistic scent delivers invigorating freshness with exceptional tenacity, perfect for bright days filled with vitality. Created by Gaia Accastoy for unisex.

Scent Profile

Citrus

Aromatic

Woody

Fresh

Zesty

Notes

Top Notes

Mandarin

Bergamot

Lemon

Middle Notes

Jasmine

Orange Blossom

Ginger

Base Notes

Cedar

Moss

About 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.

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Reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers rave about Acqua Viva's hyper-realistic lemon scent, praising its exceptional longevity for a citrus fragrance and sun-soaked Mediterranean vibe. Many highlight its dense, oily texture and invigorating freshness, though some note it can turn soapy or cleaner-like on drydown. Overall, it earns high marks for quality and performance in warm weather.

Pros

Performance excellence: Exceptional 8-12+ hour longevity with moderate to strong sillage, defying typical citrus fade thanks to high concentration and oily density

Versatile appeal: Ideal for spring, summer, daytime leisure, everyday wear, and even night outs with its clean, energizing freshness

Quality composition: Photorealistic Amalfi lemon rind with woody cedar backbone, praised for natural realism and complex zing without sweetness

Cons

Specific limitation: Drydown can smell like Lysol, Pine Sol, or bathroom cleaner on some skins, turning sharp or soapy

Situational drawback: May feel heavy or dense in humid heat despite freshness, lacking airiness compared to lighter citrus scents

Comparisons

Similar to Hermes Terre d'Hermes: Shares lemon-cypress woody freshness but denser and more linear without airy grapefruit

Reminds reviewers of citrus bombs like Aqua di Parma: Punchier, longer-lasting lemon but with added broom and cedar depth instead of fleeting cologne vibe