Profumum Roma – Italian extraits at 43% concentration

Profumum Roma: Italian extraits at 43% concentration

The Durante brothers and sisters and the founding of the Roman maison

Profumum Roma was founded in 1996 in Rome by the Durante brothers and sisters, around an unprecedented technical conviction: the perfume must be a pure extrait at 43% concentration, a level rarely reached even in luxury niche (the eaux de parfum of large maisons are at 15-20%, the conventional extraits at 25-30%). Where most maisons cultivate compositional complexity, Profumum imposes the radicality of the Italian Mediterranean simplicity — clear compositions, noble matter at the centre, Italian precision in olfactive writing.

The maison's signature scents

The Profumum pantheon brings together Gioiosa, Dulcis in Fundo, Acqua e Zucchero, Ambra Aurea and Victrix — a roster of pure Italian extraits whose density and longevity have earned the maison a reputation for technical excellence.

43% concentration, the technical rarity

The 43% concentration deserves a special mention: it represents a quasi-unique technical rarity in contemporary niche perfumery. At this concentration, an extrait can hold over 12 hours on the skin, with a denser trail than any traditional eau de parfum. But this technical performance has a price: each Profumum bottle requires precious raw materials in considerable quantities, which justifies its position in the upper price range. A line for connoisseurs who choose technical excellence over compositional complexity.

Who is Profumum Roma for, and when to wear it?

Profumum Roma speaks to lovers of haute parfumerie focused on technical excellence, who appreciate dense, clear, long-lasting Italian compositions. The house is unisex. Creations sit in the oriental, ambery, woody, vanilla and hesperidic families. If you enjoy Profumum Roma, you will also want to explore Nobile 1942 Premium, Casamorati and the Perris Monte Carlo Extrait — three other Italian extrait signatures at Soleil d'Or.

How to choose your Profumum Roma fragrance?

Hesitating between Gioiosa and Dulcis in Fundo is natural — niche perfumery is an intimate matter. Our discovery box lets you test at home before committing to a full bottle. For an in-person experience, our boutique at 22 rue de la Clef in Lille (France) welcomes you for a guided trial with our team.

Profumum Roma at Soleil d'Or, Lille-based perfumery since 1953

At Soleil d'Or, an independent Lille-based perfumery founded in 1953, Apolline and Victorine Maes (fourth generation of the family) and their team welcome you to discover the entire Profumum Roma catalogue, with expert guidance and guided trials.

Free shipping & in-store pickup

In mainland France, shipping is free from €49 to a pickup point and from €59 for home delivery, and we ship across Europe and worldwide. Live in Lille or the metropolitan area? Free in-store pickup at 22 rue de la Clef is the fastest and most economical option. Full conditions on our shipping policy page.