Dambrosia

3 reseñas

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• oscarsh86

  October 14, 2016

  

  At first, a hint of citrus acidity, surely from the grape, mixes with the sandalwood and fig. To me, it also smells of pear, giving it a sweeter touch. That acidity passes quickly, leaving a simple but good blend of sandalwood and fig. Wood and fig, the latter nothing like green but well-ripe and sweet. This is the heart of Dambrosia. From there to the end, I notice few changes; the fig fades and finally leaves a more woody scent than at the start. The performance is normal, perhaps slightly above average for this type of fragrance. It smells good at first, and then, as is logical, it stays closer to the skin. The longevity is not bad, but it is not among the longest-lasting from Profumum. Ideal for springs or summers and more suited for daytime wear. It seems unisex, like almost any fig fragrance. A good fig and sandalwood perfume from Profumum, although personally it is not one of my favourites, as fig scents have never really appealed to me. It is clear that the ingredients are of high quality and I like how they recreate the ripe fig, but ultimately the scent bores me a little. It is a simple, well-made but boring perfume. And, like all from Profumum, with a crazy price.

• Wendigo

  August 21, 2022

  

  A fruit-fest and intoxicatingly gourmand celebration. It opens with a charming touch of almond, then the fig emerges, but with a distinct twist: not that green, leafy fig found in Philosykos or Ichnusa, but one that is ripe, sweet and ready to eat. Accompanied by other fruits, notably grapes and the creaminess of the pear, all layered perfectly over the sandalwood. It is a daytime and cheerful fragrance with a clear gourmand lineage, where ingredients of immense quality are evident, as one would expect from this house. Unisex to the max: she will cling to the intoxicating fruity sweetness, while he to the sandalwood. It is somewhat linear in its development, but the scent has so many nuances that it allows for use in many situations; it is incredibly versatile. You can wear it in sportswear or with elegant attire, to a date, an interview, or an evening with friends. I struggle to think of a scenario where this could ever disappoint. In terms of longevity and projection, it deserves nothing less than an outstanding rating, for Profumum Roma never fails. It does not last two days like Dulcis in Fundo, but as many have noted, most fig fragrances are fleeting, and here that is not the case. One of the few houses that guarantees quality in both scent and performance. Speaking of price, it is certainly a significant investment; with the cost, you could buy three or four designer perfumes. However, with this house, if you use it for special occasions, the bottle will last years, and even if you use it heavily every day, you still get a decent return. A charming fruit-fest and gourmand celebration.

• arslonga

  July 25, 2025

  

  Dambrosia smells like a secret summer dinner, accessible only by invitation, set amidst Roman ruins outside the city. A private banquet with a Baccus who savours the pleasures while awaiting the summer night; silver bowls hold grapes, fresh figs, almonds, quinces, soft cheeses, and pomegranates. Like a divine elixir, they serve jugs of sweet wine with grape leaves and ivy to whet the appetite for the bacchanalia as the stars emerge. This perfume is exactly that: a fantasy, a classical mythology, ancestral pastry in its purest form. It is no coincidence that its name derives from ‘Ambrosia’, the food of the Greek gods. Two sprays last eight hours, like a delicate breeze on the skin, with an elegant sweetness. It is not overwhelming, subtle and radiant, almost edible. Best applied when the skin is fresh and clean, straight after a shower. I have never had a weakness for gourmand scents; most are excessive and cloying for my personality, too sweet, too familiar and common, like an open book or people who need to be the centre of attention. They simply did not resonate with me until now.