The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Capitolium opens with bergamot and neroli, establishing a polished, sunlit beginning. Orange blossom and lavender introduce a white floral heart with a clean herbal edge, lending the composition an airy, composed character. Beneath them, labdanum, Peru Balsam, myrrh, and vanilla build a warm, resinous base. The citrus brightness gradually gives way to soft florals, while the balsams and resins add depth and a measured sweetness. As the scent settles, vanilla rounds the sharper aromatic notes and leaves a smooth, gently enveloping trail.
What makes Capitolium interesting is the tension between clarity and weight. Bergamot and neroli keep the opening lucid, while orange blossom and lavender soften it into a formal floral register. Then labdanum, Peru Balsam, and myrrh introduce deeper notes of amber and resin. Vanilla completes the progression, rounding the balsamic materials with a smooth sweetness. The result balances fresh citrus brightness, clean floral texture, and a warm resinous base without becoming overtly sweet or heavy.
The evolution
The first impression is polished and citrus-bright, with neroli lending a clean floral edge beside bergamot's polished sharpness. That brightness quickly gives way to orange blossom and lavender, creating a composed floral center that feels airy but never weightless. As the fragrance settles, labdanum and Peru Balsam introduce amber and balsamic depth. Myrrh deepens that base with a dry, resinous shadow, while vanilla arrives late and changes the mood entirely. The result is warmer, fuller, and sweeter without losing the composure of the opening. Over time, the bright citrus facets gradually soften, allowing the floral heart to become more prominent before the warm, resinous base takes over.
Cultural impact
Capitolium draws attention through its poised balance of brightness and depth. Bergamot and neroli offer a crisp opening, while orange blossom and lavender introduce a refined floral character. Labdanum, Peru Balsam, myrrh, and vanilla create a warm, resinous base that gives the fragrance a distinctive finish. The result feels cultivated and versatile, inviting closer attention to how the citrus, floral, balsamic, and vanilla notes interact as the scent evolves.
The House
Mauro Lorenzi ProfumiMauro Lorenzi Profumi is an Italian niche perfume house founded in Rome in 2017. The brand creates limited‑edition fragrances that echo the city’s ancient topography and imperial history. Each scent arrives in a minimalist glass vessel, the label bearing a Roman numeral that hints at its inspiration. Beyond personal fragrances, the house offers scented candles and a line of home fragrances that translate Roman art and architecture into aroma. The collection grows slowly, with new releases announced only after a careful creative process, ensuring each bottle feels like a small, handcrafted tribute to the Eternal City.
The Creator
Mauro LorenziLorenzi’s perfumery is marked by a polished, contemporary sensibility grounded in careful composition and quality materials. He has a particular interest in the contrast between bright opening notes and richer, more enveloping drydowns, creating fragrances that reveal themselv…
