Confetto Profumum Roma 1996

Profumum Roma CONFETTO wafts unmistakably of Dior HYPNOTIC POISON. This does not mean that anyone attempted consciously to imitate it--and then charge more for the perfume? No, it means that when one mixes almond, vanilla, amber, and musk with some oriental spice, a similar effect is achieved--and it's a beautiful one indeed. Sweet comfort scents are always a good thing--above all, in wintertime. (-;

In a side-by-side comparison of these two creations, I find that CONFETTO, while sharing a touch of the Playdoh facet of HYPNOTIC POISON, lacks the somewhat overwhelming root beer quality. This perfume is less sweet and more woody to my nose, particularly in the drydown. While the Playdoh and root beer of HYPNOTIC POISON persist and even grow louder over time, the take-away of CONFETTO is less insistent and more subtle. I prefer this composition, which also bears similarities to Keiko Mecheri DATURA BLANCHE. I would place CONFETTO about half-way between HYPNOTIC POISON and DATURA BLANCHE, the latter of which pretty much lacks both root beer and Playdoh.

I would not, however, go so far as to characterize CONFETTO as a unisex scent. It still seems too sweet for very many guys to be willing to wear.

This scent is one of a kind! I first smelt it last summer and i absolutely loved it. Confetto smells like a bowl of vanilla ice cream which is a amazing scent. It also has a synthetic scent similar to a sunscreen i used when i was in greece as a younger kid. Confetto smells nostalgic and great. I think the scent is more suitable for a woman but i as a man could for sure wear this perfume!

Edit: I tried it again in the winter and now the mossy note smells really fresh and interesting! I like it much better this time around but my husband said it smells like a vintage soap. So still not a 10 but better than the "5" I had given it previously.
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I wanted to love this one. It comes with so many rave reviews and seems to have a strong cult following. There are things I love about it but, I don't think it justifies the price tag. So here is my honest review:

The GOOD: The opening is very creamy and delicious. The vanilla and almond definitely come through for me. It's sweet, but not cloying by any means. It's feminine but I actually think this is one that a man could wear if he is a fan of gourmands. It is one that most people around you will enjoy, or at least not be offended by. The slight mossiness in the base notes give it a sort of fresh vibe.

The BAD: I think it's the anise that ruins it for me. To me, it comes through as an almost lemony, chemical smell. It is how I imagine a clever poison might smell: sweet with a hint of something toxic. The poisonous note hums in the back of your brain, signaling danger, but you don't realize it's there until it's too late. You've been drawn in by the sweet vanilla cream and almonds. The opening and base notes are fine, but that lemony middle note is a no-fly zone for me.

This is also a rather weak performer. Sillage and longevity are low. Not worth the high cost.

The Signature
The Scent of happiness
Confetto Profumum Roma
It’s like a veil of the bride ?‍♀️
It’s like Sugared Almonds in the tulle
It’s like Fragile Porcelain Card with wishes for whole life that comes true and every day is Happier ...

Weirdly bitter! I have been looking for a cozy, creamy and sweet almond and I convinced myself that this would be it. However, all I got was bitterness and cigarette smoke. Weirdly enough I did not get any anise seed, which I normally can identify anywhere. The name is so very cute and I almost want to try it again just so I can tell people that I am wearing something with such a cute name