NUMERO TRE III

This fragrance is one of those discoveries that makes you fall in love with the whole hobby all over again. NUMERO TRE III is not just rare — it is truly precious. Extremely difficult to find and almost hidden from the wider public, which only adds to its value. When I finally added it to my collection, it quickly became clear that I was holding something special. I don’t say this lightly: this is one of the best perfumes I have ever owned. The opening is powerful yet perfectly balanced elegant, rich, and immediately conveying a sense of luxury and serious artistic vision. There are no cheap tricks here, no attempt to please everyone. Everything feels deliberate, deep and authorial. As it develops on the skin, the fragrance becomes increasingly refined and complex, with a texture reminiscent of the finest examples of classical perfumery, yet presented with modern clarity and cleanliness. On my skin, NUMERO TRE III performs exceptionally: the projection is noticeable yet sophisticated, never aggressive; longevity is outstanding — from morning until late evening, leaving behind a persistent and recognizable aura that never fades. This is a fragrance that does not go unnoticed, yet it never demands attention — it simply exists, confident in itself. Emotionally, this scent gives me a sense of calm confidence and quiet strength. Wearing it feels like being completely in tune with myself. In my collection of 30 niche fragrances, NUMERO TRE III has already distinguished itself as one of those I reach for sparingly — not because I love it any less, but because each wear deserves to be a special moment. If you ever manage to find it, don’t hesitate. This is not just a perfume — it is an experience, a story, and a personal signature. For me, without any doubt, one of the true highlights of my fragrance collection.Adamo amaizing Job. personally love this parfume house.

It opens up as a close sibling of Lattafa Maahir Black. It's deeper, more rounded and less powerful (in tone) than the Lattafa, but their core identities are 95%+ similar here. Maahir Black has a particular smoke/fruit accord that's almost reminiscent of the massively famous pineapple-birch from Aventus, albeit with the smoke turned up significantly. Número III on the other hand starts similarly, but with less sweetness and no fruitiness. The leather, incense and cardamom are the stars here. There's a phantom vanilla to my nose that's reminiscent of the vanilla used in Layton Exclusif, or even a mild YSL Babycat if it were using cardamom instead of black pepper for spice. That could just be my nose playing a trick on me because of how warm the cardamom is. This a deep, masculine incense-amber that is bold while remaining understated. I suspect a lot of different people will smell a lot of different things in this, similar to releases from a company like Jeroboam. If you have smelled Maahir Black and liked it but wished it was less abrasive, less sweet and more smoky + leathery (as I did), I suspect you'll love this one. Note that this fragrance changes A LOT during a wearing, as do Número I and II. I didn't love any of them at first spray, but they've become genuinely fantastic as they move away ftom their respective openings. It will take some time for the wearer to fully experience and understand these fragrances, and I think Adamo is off to a very good start in the industry with this trio of very interesting and memorable releases. Their perfumer is clearly quite talented, and I'll be interested to see what they come up with in the near future.

A very vivid picture and a clear demonstration of how perfumers like to play—and how they can take a single theme, interpret it in their own way, and elevate it to a climax. Black Afgano is a rebellious, revolted punk drop-out who, of course, smells fantastic and innovative (especially considering it was created back in 2009). Then we have Calvin Klein, who—almost unbelievably—launched a designer vision of Black Afgano in the form of Obsessed for Men Intense (2018). This fragrance spent a very short time on store shelves and was withdrawn extremely quickly for unknown reasons. Meanwhile, other Obsessed versions can still be found even in regular drugstores such as Bipa and DM. And then we arrive at the latest discovery: Adamo III. Unlike the punk, rebellious Black Afgano, this one is more polished, smoother, more refined. It wears a sharp black suit—or a beautiful leather jacket that costs $1,800. This is a very direct response from Mr. Christian Provenzano, who skillfully and visionarily infused his own spirit into the creation of this smooth composition. This is essentially a beautifully refined, polished, and luxurious interpretation of Black Afgano. While Black Afgano is more for alternative souls and modern hippies, this one is a luxury piece—denser, softer, slightly sweeter, creamier, yet still black. Deeply black. Richly black.

This masterpiece transcends the ordinary, orchestrating a symphony of scents that elegantly dance in harmony on the skin. Its sophistication and alluring charm captivate every sense, while the projection and longevity is of high standards and expected from a niche perfume house. The interplay of saffron, rhubarb, and leather accord creates earthy tones that seamlessly meld with the sweet embrace of brown sugar. Labdanum, in its refined essence, completes this fragrance, enticing the animalistic within you. The result is an enticing and sensorially rich experience that lingers long after application.

My personal favorite from the entire collection from this conceptually artistic historical scenario. I definitely see this as my personal favorite and toy when the sun goes down. Very well made, the quality of the ingredients is really felt. As for the previous two, I have only words of praise. But this is still my personal favorite. If I could talk about some sort of order? III is my winner II second favorite I also like the finish of this fragrance, which is actually better than II. Difficult decision.. Once again, a warm recommendation, especially for this creation.