Freccia 1921 2022

8.2 / 10 29 Ratings
A popular perfume by Profumum Roma for women and men, released in 2022. The scent is gourmand-sweet. The longevity is above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Gourmand
Sweet
Creamy
Floral
Powdery

Fragrance Notes

RoseRose MuskMusk PatchouliPatchouli VanillaVanilla AlmondAlmond HeliotropeHeliotrope JasmineJasmine Ylang-ylangYlang-ylang
Ratings
Scent
8.229 Ratings
Longevity
8.524 Ratings
Sillage
7.924 Ratings
Bottle
7.629 Ratings
Value for money
6.417 Ratings
Submitted by M3000, last update on 09/27/2025.
Interesting Facts
This fragrance is exclusively available in the Osswald perfumery.

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What the fragrance is similar to
Ruby Red / Red Storm by The House of Oud
Ruby Red
Naxos by Xerjoff
Naxos

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Minigolf

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Bittersweet Caresses
If you believe most gourmand promises, they should be sweet and creamy. There is a whole army of fragrances that smell like chocolate, soft serve, cakes of all kinds, toffee, marshmallows, and other sweet treats. The one that has come my way here reads somewhat like that - or similar. Therefore, before testing, I already had a preconceived scent image in mind that corresponds very little to my preferences.
However, the "sweet stuff" is thankfully kept to a minimum. Only the almond and vanilla peek out. Wrapped in a beautifully bitter coat of patchouli, which supports and showcases a well-defined dark rose. A little powdery dust in dark blue is contributed by the iris. Heliotrope remains fine and subtle in the background.
The special thing about this quite successful perfume is its "bittersweet note," which significantly reins in the sweetness. It reminds me of a certain type of musk that has the ability to produce rather bitter, almost rough aromas. And the patchouli likely contributes to presenting everything in a bittersweet light. Yet, I have the impression of having a nose caresser before me, which, like fine sand or coarser powder, ensures a long, easily recognizable "dry down" that is both pronounced and subtle at the same time.
I must say: "It has something that other fragrances only possess in part"... the potential for a high-quality unisex scent that can delight noses of both genders, as it possesses both delicate and robust characteristics equally.
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Pollita

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The Passage of Time
I own three fragrances from Profumum Roma, making this Italian luxury brand the most represented in my collection. Confetto has been one of my absolute favorite perfumes for many years, and Meringa snuck into my heart three years ago. I don't like every scent from this brand, but whenever a new release is announced, especially in the sweeter direction, I am always very curious, almost fidgety, until I can finally test the new fragrance. Since I usually don't care much for rose and oud, I skipped Dolce Pensieri, but I was even more excited about Freccia 1921.

Let's keep it short. Freccia 1921 will not make it into my collection. Although I was really looking forward to this new Osswald exclusive. I could already picture myself between the years on Bahnhofstraße with an Osswald bag in hand when I first read about this relaunch.

As feared, the rose dominates this fragrance. It is a soft, gentle rose, but it quickly takes the lead in this blend of flowers and patchouli. My favorites, jasmine and heliotrope, remain more in the background here. If I didn't know it was them, I probably wouldn't have recognized them at all. But that's not even the main reason why this newcomer from Profumum Roma only gets 7 points from me.

What bothers me much more is a distinct synthetic note that mixes in with the flowers from the very beginning. And it's the kind of synthetic that just doesn't suit me at all. Of course, it’s not dominant here, but rather subtly used. Presumably to give the fragrance a subtly masculine aura despite all its sweetness, as some have already noted in their statements. Unfortunately, that's just not my thing and it disappoints me. Whether it’s Ambrocenide, synthetic oud, or whatever else it may be, I can only speculate. I studied chemistry for a few semesters, but I don't own a gas chromatograph, so I can't verify it. But this note that bothers me and always reminds me a bit of burnt plastic is present here as well.

While the rose still has the upper hand in the top note, the slightly biting note in the heart moves more to the forefront. At that point, I'm completely out.

I am especially disappointed because Profumum Roma is taking a path that so many other houses have already been on for a long time. Whether it's Terenzi or Xerjoff, to name just a few. Freccia is such a typical, synthetic-driven modern fragrance, like many others that unfortunately haven't reached me. This flattering sweetness that has always characterized the brand's fragrances in the past is only subtly present here. Personally, I don't know the much-praised Naxos, with which Freccia is compared, but I can well imagine that it also goes in this direction.

Yes, it will certainly find its fans, as it absolutely captures the spirit of the times. And overall, it is still a rounded, fine fragrance if you can appreciate such modern, synthetic influences. Similar to Meringa, the sillage and longevity here are also not as extreme as with the very old fragrances from the brand's first batch. Conclusion: You can spray it, even 2 or 3 times.

Although I could be happy as a Swabian that I saved money. I am a bit sad. But as my husband just rightly says on the phone while I write this: "It is the passage of time."

A big thank you to FragFreak666 for the testing opportunity.
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The heliotrope-almond arrow hits me right in the heart. I sink down among roses & ylang-ylang dusted with light musk. Dreamy beautiful.
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Almonds united with roses; ylang and vanilla are the witnesses. Patchouli and musk stay until morning. Sweet couples for eternity!
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I expected a nice floral-creamy blend, but on my skin the scent is unfortunately too "patchouli"-smoky
Headache :((
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Velvety marzipan vanilla, in the background I get very subtle Play-Doh vibes. Perfect for sweet tooths!
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Aromatic richness behind velvet curtains - patch roses under almond trees entice with powdery spice and gently tease the senses and nose. Not too sweet - unconventional.
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Here, Profumo Roma has created a blend of sweet almonds. The almond is subtly noticeable and a real hit in this perfume.
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Dreamy, absolutely seductive almond-flower blend, the usual high-quality PR standard.
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Very nice almond, floral, patchouli scent with a beautiful sweet-bitter vanilla progression! Suitable for sweet tooth lovers, it feels feminine!
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A gourmand explosion like no other! Ylang-Ylang-Heliotrope meets creamy-sweet almond. Top! Layering recommendation: Layton
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