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Profano Numa
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Profano Numa — the character of an Italian extrait
Profano Numa is a unisex perfume from the Italian brand Profano, created for those who appreciate expressive, rich and unconventional compositions.
The fragrance was released in perfume, or extrait, concentration, so it comes across as dense, deep and especially long-lasting. The exact release date and its association with a specific collection have not been disclosed.
Numa was created by perfumer Andrea Meloni.
This composition reveals a fascination with contrasts: the green freshness of grass meets the spiciness of pepper, while the floral facet of black orchid is paired with dark resinous and woody tones.
As a result, the perfume does not smell delicate or airy, but intriguing, textured and touched by a subtle wild sensuality.
Profano Numa belongs to the woody, floral and balsamic fragrance families.
Animalic, green and spicy nuances can also be detected in the composition, enhancing its volume and giving the scent a layered character.
This is a unisex fragrance without a rigid gender boundary: on one skin it may unfold dry and woody, while on another it can feel warmer, more resinous and more sensual.
Development and longevity
Numa opens with the pronounced notes of black pepper, elemi and green grass.
The first minutes create a spicy-green impression with a subtle resinous spark, after which the fragrance gradually becomes darker and richer.
Black orchid, labdanum, styrax, animalic nuances and oud emerge at the heart, forming a dense woody-balsamic texture.
Profano Numa is described as having a very powerful sillage, so it is best treated as an accent rather than a light background scent.
It is well suited to evenings, special occasions, cool weather and moments when you want to make a statement without compromise.
In a warm room, the composition may smell particularly intense, so it is best to start with just a minimal number of sprays.
Who will enjoy Profano Numa
Numa will appeal to fans of dark woody fragrances, resinous accords and rich extraits with a noticeable presence on the skin.
This is not a carefree everyday perfume or a universally clean composition, but a distinctive release with an androgynous mood.
It unfolds most fittingly in autumn, winter and cool spring evenings, when dense balsamic and animalic nuances sound especially harmonious.
Precise recommendations for applying it to skin and clothing are not provided in the database.
Given its concentration and very powerful sillage, it is sensible to start with one spray on the skin, assess its development and add another only if necessary.
Apply the fragrance to clothing carefully and test the fabric’s reaction first on an inconspicuous area.
The fragrance’s place in the Profano line
Profano is an Italian perfume brand specialising in unisex fragrances in perfume and extrait concentrations.
Numa reflects this direction well: it is not designed to smell traditionally masculine or feminine, but to suit the wearer’s individual way of wearing fragrance.
For similarly rich, dark and expressive moods, consider LM Parfums Malefic Tattoo, as well as Nabeel Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and The Spirit of Dubai Durra.
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