A world of scent, a little clearer.

← Back to Homo Novus
The Perfume Bible / A closer look

Homo Novus
meets Messi Platinum.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Bergamot · Amber · Vetiver

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with woody; Concentration not recorded leads with aromatic. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Acqua di Firenze Homo Novus bottle
Acqua di Firenze

Homo Novus

Concentration not recorded

Explore fragrance ↗
Messi Messi Platinum bottle
Messi

Messi Platinum

Concentration not recorded

Explore fragrance ↗
ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed yearNot recorded2025
Leading accordswoody · amber · earthyaromatic · mineral · marine
Notes unique to this recordCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Labdanum, Liquidambar, Rose, Iris, Gardenia, Acácia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Violet, Carnation, Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Brandy, Patchouli, MuskAquatic notes, Green Coconut, Lavender, Violet Leaf, Clary Sage, Mineral notes, Teak Wood
Longevity / 53.50 · 10 votes2.97 · 34 votes
Projection / 42.92 · 12 votes2.43 · 35 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Homo Novus

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Messi Platinum

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed woody and amber direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed aromatic and mineral direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.