What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is leather and musk. The heart brings vetiver and honey. On the skin it settles into amber. Overall it smells leather and gourmand.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Roman V notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Maison Alhambra Roman V EDP in detail
Roman V EDP comes from Maison Alhambra. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
The style of Roman V
The strongest accord is leather (100%), followed by gourmand and animalic. You will probably like it if you enjoy leather and gourmand smells and notes like vetiver and amber.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Yves Saint Laurent Kouros lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Which weather suits Roman V
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its leather side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Other Maison Alhambra perfumes
The house has 75 perfumes here, led by Jean Lowe Immortal, Jean Lowe Immortel and Smoky Touch.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Initio Parfums Prives Initio Absolute Aphrodisiac and Maison Alhambra Roman Leather.
If you like Roman V, try these
Similar picks to try: Initio Parfums Prives Initio Absolute Aphrodisiac (5 shared notes), Montale Paris Honey Aoud (8 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (5 shared notes) and Maison Alhambra Roman Leather (5 shared notes).
More questions
Is Roman V unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Is Roman V expensive?
No, it is affordable: about €31 in Europe.