The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Pantheon Roma draws from the bustling bakeries of Trastevere in the 1500s, when Arab spice merchants and Roman confectioners worked side by side. MMXXII is the house's attempt to bottle that warmth, the air of a stone oven, the scent of sugar and cinnamon trading hands. The name is Roman numerals for 2022, the year this collection arrived. Perfumer Arturetto Landi built the composition around those historic aromas, translating them into an extrait-style perfume.
The opening sparkles with cherry and ginger, bright, almost effervescent, before the heart arrives: cocoa and vanilla warmed by saffron's quiet spice. Vanilla threads through every stage: delicate in the top, warm and confectionary at the heart, rich and grounding in the base. Ambergris and sandalwood complete the drydown, leaving a soft, persistent trail that stays close to the skin for hours.
The evolution
The opening bursts with cherry and ginger, bright, almost fizzy, before the heart takes over. Cocoa and vanilla arrive like afternoon light through a bakery window, warm and powdery at once. Saffron adds a subtle metallic spice that grounds the sweetness. The drydown settles into amber, sandalwood, and patchouli. Eight to ten hours of it, depending on skin. The next morning, faint traces of vanilla and sandalwood linger on fabric.
Cultural impact
Pantheon Roma releases fragrances tied to specific places, figures, and events from Roman history. MMXXII references the bakeries of Trastevere in the 1500s, translating those historic aromas into a modern extrait perfume. The house operates from a Roman workshop, sourcing certified raw materials and producing in small batches.
