PROFUMUM ROMA

ICHNUSA

Name: ICHNUSA
Brand: PROFUMUM ROMA
Price: 314.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$314

Description

Ichnusa by Profumum Roma captures the wild, unspoiled essence of Sardinia's maquis shrubland, blending fresh mastic and myrtle with resinous rockrose and woody incense for an evocative Mediterranean voyage. This intense, diffusive scent opens with zingy herbal greens, transitions to balsamic warmth, and lingers on a deep, salty-woody base that transports you to sun-drenched coastlines. With exceptional 10+ hour longevity and strong sillage, it's a minimalist masterpiece of 82% natural essences, perfect for spring and summer days. Created by Aurelio Martelli for unisex.

Scent Profile

Aromatic

Woody

Herbal

Green

Resinous

Notes

Top Notes

Lentisk

Myrtle

Mediterranean Herbs

Middle Notes

Rockrose

Heather

Flowers

Base Notes

Cedar

Incense

Sardinian Broom

Pine

Musk

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

5.0

Excellent1 reviews

Ministry of Scent

5.0/5 • 1 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers praise Ichnusa for its authentic portrayal of Sardinian maquis with fresh, green, and resinous depth that lasts over 10 hours. Many highlight its linear, non-sweet profile as uniquely evocative and versatile for daytime wear. It earns high marks for natural quality and strong performance from over 1,400 Fragrantica votes averaging 4.2/5.

Pros

Performance excellence: Exceptional 10+ hour longevity and strong sillage make it a beast-mode favorite that projects diffusive trails all day

Versatile appeal: Ideal for spring/summer daytime and outdoor settings like coastal walks or warm weather

Quality composition: Reviewers rave about the minimalist 82% natural essences blending seamlessly into a realistic maquis shrubland scent

Cons

Reformulation concerns: Some note post-2020 batches feel slightly less potent than vintage versions

Situational drawback: Overpowering green bite can clash in cold weather or formal indoor environments

Comparisons

Similar to Essenza di Colonia by Profumum Roma: Shares herbal-myrtle freshness but Ichnusa adds deeper woody-resinous layers

Reminds reviewers of Encre Noire by Lalique: Both green-woody but Ichnusa is brighter, more aromatic and Sardinian-inspired without vetiver dominance