Vet-G16

I don't know what it is or why it happens to me, but I am in love with almost everything PROFUMUM creates. I didn't even know the specific sub genre of fragrances existed until recently. I suppose it's because they only sell it in Rome Italy? I'm not sure if that is true, but that is something I read. I'm sure there is a reason why, but this fragrance specifically is so beautiful that is unfortunate only a few people are able to wear it. There is such beauty in simplicity when it comes to the brand. I mentioned this before that it is similar to Italian cuisine. Excellent ingredients created in a beautiful manner with elegance and simplicity. That encompasses the entire brand, but specifically this Fragrance. Vet G-16 my God it is stunning. I love Cypress and I absolutely love Vetiver and they are both front and center here. Pristine clean true Green earth. Nothing interfering. A little bit of nutmeg and sandalwood to soften but not enough to notice. Let me explain my perspective a little bit more. I am a quadriplegic. I use my voice to type these fragrance reviews. My life is very different than I'm sure most of you. Fragrance is my passion because it allows me a glimpse into the world I never really had or I am never able to truly grasp. This Fragrance is a hand that grabbed a cypress tree and held it in front of my nose.

Yes, It reminds of cola nuts and even anise like candy in the first few minutes after application. From the beginning I thought this perfume was very weak, because I couldn't smell it after 2 hours, but today after 8 hours from application (i used 3xspritz from 2 ml tester) i smelled a wonderful woody scent in the office in the place where I was sitting 5 minutes ago. It does not have a very strong projection like other profumums perfumes, but it definitely leaves a mark behind you. Its like “sauna style” of vetiver. This is ideal for summer, it have fizzy and cool vibe, its airy with soft mineral quality. I will put this and Muskara Vetiveria from Fueguia in the same shelf, better vetiver than this is only VAR from Mallo.

Like Victrix, not for boys but well dressed men. I agree much better than Guerlain’s vetiver-centric fragrance.

Vet G16 is third of my three samples to try of the new, not-widely-distributed Profumum Roma collection of six fragrances, Note di Profumum. Also for sale, like the rest of the collection, at Parfumeria Benegas, which corroborates the Profumum website's note list of nutmeg, cypress, vetiver, sandalwood. Certainly the name suggests that the blend will be vetiver-hearvy, and I can generally corroborate its accuracy from the opening into hours of dry down. It's woody, sure, but also green, with a hint of the spices and sweets that come with the nutmeg. Cypress lends its green/woody hand, and the vetiver itself isn't ashy or earthy but rather fresh, as in Roja Vetiver Extrait, so the whole blend is pleasant and year-round friendly but not without some bass in the form of the sandalwood, which gives Vet G16 some roots, in my estimation. Vet G16, like Amante, has the benefit of being fresh without a citrus-heavy note breakdown that might otherwise be relatively fleeting (Acqua Viva, though, defies this, and all logic). At $294 for 100ml plus taxes/shipping, this is not unreasonably priced for what it is: a good performer like Luce (albeit not quite as good as Amante) but a robust versatile scent that is four-season-friendly. 7 out of 10

Gorgeous natural masculine summery vetiver dominated scent from Profumum. The central rooty vetiver note is surrounded by hints of nutmeg, sandalwood and cypress. The overall feeling is that of a freshly showered and groomed aristocrat taking a stroll in his gardens. Beautifully and simply blended with moderate sillage and excellent longevity. This could easily become a daily wear easy to reach scent for a confident man. Enjoy!