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Profumum Roma · Sold as masculine
Arso
The quiet hum of a leather-bound bookshop where the scent of aged wood and smoky incense intermingles with subtle hints of amber.
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ArsoLuxury · $250+
44%Similar accords, often for lessFull Incense · MontalePremium tier, $100–250 · shares incense and virginia cedar8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2010 by Profumum Roma and crafted by the Durante family — Felice, Luciano, and Maria — Arso is a complex woody-leather fragrance that captures the essence of an intimate warmth. The composition opens with aromatic conifers, creating a smoky tension that transitions into a rich balsamic heart before settling into a deep amber base. This fragrance embodies the blend of earthy depth and subtle sophistication characteristic of Profumum Roma.
Apply Arso sparingly — its rich base notes take time to develop on skin. The aromatic conifers are fleeting, so focus on the woody warmth that lasts throughout the day. This fragrance is best enjoyed in cooler weather when its smoky undertones come into their own.
Fig. 01 — Arso, Profumum Roma
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Felice Durante
Felice Durante is one of four siblings — with Giuseppe, Luciano, and Maria — who co-founded Profumum Roma in 1996, descendants of grandfather Celestino Durante, who returned to Rome after World War II and built a career in perfumery there.
Co-created with Luciano Durante and Maria Durante
Designer Profumum Roma
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 52%, disliked or hated by 9%.