Mistero di Roma Donna Laura Biagiotti 2010

The day is coming to an end. Five hours of city tour through Rome at 28° C in the shade. Up and down the Spanish Steps, visited St. Peter's Square, marveled at the Roman Forum, tossed a coin into the Fontana di Trevi, avoided pushy Italian vendors, and simultaneously chased after the tour guide.

"To your left, you can see...."
"And to the right is one of the city's significant landmarks..."
"This ancient structure was built between 72 and 80 AD."
And the comments from other tourists: "Fascinating...WOW...Great...Interesting…Impressive….Wait, I need to take a photo...."
And then the relieving words: "That concludes today's city tour..."

One only looks for a nice place in a side street and is marked by thirst, fatigue, and cultural overload. Quickly orders a cappuccino and a water from the waiter and leans back with closed eyes in the comfortable rattan chair.

The street musicians across the way start playing "L’Aurora," the noise from the city center fades to a distant hum, the fountain next to the restaurant gurgles softly, and the sounds from inside the restaurant drift outside. The warm scent of the waning day lingers in the air, the brook refreshes the atmosphere, and the cypress trees standing right next to one release their fragrance. Then the waiter comes and places the cappuccino and the Amarettini on the table and retreats without a word. The day winds down, and one relaxes.

This is how Mistero di Roma smells to me. It is gentle, warm, and soothing. While the new version of Roma starts off very sharp and penetrating on my skin, Mistero di Roma begins fruity and refreshing. The heliotrope and almond from the top notes define the scent. It becomes warm, sensual, and one feels secure. The base is characterized by vanilla, musk, and amber, making Mistero di Roma at least for a time rounded and cuddly.

My tip for a city tour in Rome: Very good footwear, a good nerve outfit, and always a spritz of Mistero di Roma as a fitting conclusion.