Essenza di Roma Uomo Laura Biagiotti 2013 Eau de Toilette

Essenza has a very high, perhaps almost identical recognition value as the original, which is already quite clear from the beginning.
They also wanted to use this and the similarly named women's fragrance for the 25th anniversary of Biagotti as a marketing tool and revenue generator.

The men's fragrance is much clearer and more commercial for the present time.
Also much spicier and rounder.

Due to the cedarwood, the scent is warmer and more wearable than the yellow original from 1995.

Biagotti has long belonged to Procter & Gamble, which is not a problem for me; I don't find this company so bad, but for many, it's a reason to quickly classify the perfume as poor.
Sure, Pampers, Plenty, and perfume are far apart, but all products are appropriate for their respective times....

Since I know Roma from back then, yes exactly from 1995, I was without prejudice, rather with a certain romance regarding the feedback from people.
I even thought that Roma was one of my first fragrances, where certain individuals, mostly female, wanted to know from me what it was exactly.

Also understandable, after 20 years I would have expected more innovation myself, but I believe they didn't want to alter the scent too much, but rather adapt the past to the present. Which has certainly succeeded.

Not as dominant anymore, not as intrusive, not as clear-cut.

But with a nice spiciness, a pleasant dry down that lasts longer than many others. Probably the vanilla and sweetness that seems so pleasant to me.

For an everyday scent that can really be recommended at any time, absolutely fitting.

As a novelty or trendsetter, it is certainly not suitable, as there are enough others.

Still, as a reliable value and companion, it is worth considering.