How it smells
The first thing you smell is fig leaf and grass. The heart brings fig and fig leaf. On the skin it settles into fig tree and grass. Overall it smells green and fresh.
- Came out
- 2001
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Ichnusa 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
A closer look at Profumum Roma Ichnusa EDP
Ichnusa EDP comes from Profumum Roma. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its green side keeps it clean and easy.
What Ichnusa costs
The usual price in Europe is about €498. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Paris Hilton Man and Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisee.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
How long Ichnusa stays 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. It lasts longer than Paris Hilton Man and Vilhelm Parfumerie Basilico & Fellini. Base notes like fig tree and grass are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from Profumum Roma
The house has 39 perfumes here, led by Gioiosa unisex, Arso and Acqua Di Sale.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Ichnusa dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Paris Hilton Man (3 shared notes), Vilhelm Parfumerie Basilico & Fellini (2 shared notes), Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisee (3 shared notes) and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Vetiver (2 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Vilhelm Parfumerie Basilico & Fellini starts from €347.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Who would like Ichnusa?
People who enjoy green and fresh smells.
When did Ichnusa come out?
It came out in 2001.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.