Dolci Pensieri

Sampling latest release from Profumum Roma, Dolci Pensieri (“sweet thoughts” in English), a sweet, powdery, floral blend that, at least to my nose, has a bit of a fruity, resinous side to it as well. The only listed notes are Bulgarian rose, geranium, peony, sandalwood, and vanilla, and most of that rings true: a floral blend with rose that has some sweetness of the vanilla and the slightly sharp, woody side of the sandalwood. Still, I get a bit of fruit (a red berry of some kind, perhaps) and a certain sort of creamy, honeyed hint of resin (beeswax- or benzoin-ish) that makes the blend seem a bit more complex that just a floral/vanilla blend, mainly. This does not come as a huge surprise, as Profumum’s note listings are often brief but their scents are generally rich, natural-smelling, high-performing, and sometimes, complex. Even though it leans a bit more powdery (and it’s really not *that* powdery) than rose/vanilla blends I usually go for, Dolci Pensieri is really well-executed, with high quality, reaffirming the confidence I have in the brand. I’m going to be happy to try it out some more but would give it fairly high marks to start. Dolci Pensieri is sold in the US via a couple of websites that I’ve found—namely, the NYC boutique Osswald as well as Beauty Habit, a website I’m somewhat familiar with but have not used, myself—both with the now-standard Profumum pricing of $275 for 100ml. 8 out of 10

I decided to explore and (in some cases) re-explore rose peony centric fragrances. I read many good thoughts about Profumum Roma "Dolce Pensiari," so I purchased a sizable decant. I tested Dolce Pensiari alongside a few Ex Nihilo rose fragrances. And I own and love Acqua Di Parma "Peonia Nobile," which is somewhat similar to Dolce Pensiari. Initially I fell in love with Dolce Pensiari. The opening and mid-notes are glorious with perfectly blended rose, peony, some vanilla. But to my disappointment, the fragrance turned powdery on skin. And a persistent note in the drydown was bothersome. I think the sourness I detected in the base is attributable to the geranium in the fragrance. While similar, Peonia Nobile wears a bit airier and fresher than Dolce Pensiari. And I rarely, if ever favor airy and fresh over thick, heady, dense and creamy. As I think about it, the perfume's persistent sourness may be the presence of some musk perhaps, or even an element of sandalwood (something I've not experienced before with sandalwood). Disappointing after such a promising start.

Dolci pensieri is an extremely beautiful rose, peony and geranium fragrance. It is the perfect combination of all 3 of these flowers. A perfume where all 3 of them get to be the star yet work in harmony together. Fresh and light while still being slightly sweet while still being a very strong performer. Signature worthy if you love roses, peonies and geraniums. Like a perfect Valentine's Day bouquet red, pink and white. The vanilla and sandalwood never take away from the florals. They just are the supporting vase if you will for this gorgeous bouquet. Would make a perfect Valentine's Day gift for the lady in your life. Edit been wearing this all day today 1/31/26 and if you are a patchouli hater and want a rose and vanilla combo but don't want to smell like a desert this is a beautiful rose vanilla sandalwood combo. Excellent longevity and sillage. I find it leans feminine but a man can pull this off fine. If I didn't have similar fragrances I would buy this . Outstanding performance. Trying more from this brand.

A heavy, jammy, deep rose with geranium and peony, vanilla and a fruity touch. There’s no fruits listed in the pyramid at any level but I think I get some sweet clementines, blackcurrant or peaches from it. Something that feels syrupy, honey like, a fruity juicy note. Sandalwood on me is mostly in the background and doesn’t really shows up on my skin! Just adds some depth and creaminess to the juice. Very feminine and floral forward fragrance. While I love the smell of Dolce Pensieri and I am sure that Profumum Roma have great quality fragrances, I personally have 2 very similar scents to this in my collection so I don’t feel the rush to get it. Love Chopard and Nina Ricci’s L’Extase Rose Absolue are the first ones that come to my mind automatically when I smell Dolci Pensieri! I find it a bit similar to Kayali’s Pink Pepper as well. Seems to be quite long lasting and highly diffusive in the air for the first 3 hour.

Woody, floral, musky, incense...floral/woody/musks are my favorite scents to wear regardless of season. Profumum Roma is my favorite perfume house. If they have something I like on me, I will absolutely get a fb. Dolci Pensieri was a blind buy and one of my best. In all honesty, I am not a lover of ROSE, but I do like it. It needs to be partnered with another floral for me to enjoy. The peony, incense, vanilla, resin, [cedar] woods bring the best out of the rose. Dolci Pensieri is now my favorite rose and it is the winter [midAtlantic N. Am.] floral that I was searching for.