In fleeting top notes Myrtle, fragile as the promises of love, encounters the preciousness of saffron, merging into an indomitable desire for eros.
The luxuriant notes of honey are exalted by the jasmine night breeze that pervades the home of the chaste lovers, among the frescoes, on a thalamus of rose petals.
The mysterious notes of incense and sweet vanilla blend with the oriental contamination of amber and labdanum that fades into the ancient aroma of agar wood, sealing the essence of Castiamanti, expression of rich Pompeii.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Castiamanti suits close, intimate settings where presence matters more than volume: a dim room, warm skin, low voices, and the sense of something ceremonial rather than casual. It projects a rich, resinous aura that feels composed and sensual, with a smoky floral core that lingers like incense in a private interior.
How to wear
Best worn in cooler weather or in the evening, when its incense, amber and oud can unfold without feeling heavy. Apply sparingly at first: the fragrance has strong presence and above-average longevity, so one or two sprays are enough to create a warm, enveloping trail that stays close to the skin before expanding into the air.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like spicy rose, incense, amber and oud compositions with a luxurious, old-world feel. It will appeal to those who enjoy rich, textured fragrances with floral sweetness, resinous depth and a polished oriental character rather than airy freshness.
Release year
2019
The nose
Maurizio Cerizza. Cerizza is the house perfumer behind Agatho’s Pompei Collection, and Castiamanti reflects his taste for dense, classical compositions with a modern polish. The fragrance shows his skill in balancing floral richness, resinous depth and oud-driven warmth without losing clarity. His work for Agatho leans into historical atmosphere rather than literal reconstruction: layered, opulent and textural, with a strong sense of place. In Castiamanti, that approach turns Pompeian inspiration into a polished oriental-floral composition built around passion, smoke and precious materials.
Collaborators
Alessandro Bianchi, Agatho’s founder and CEO, shaped the brand’s Pompeii-inspired creative direction and the concept behind the Pompei Collection, framing Castiamanti as part of a larger revival of ancient fragrance culture through contemporary luxury craftsmanship.
Agatho’s story
Agatho is a niche Italian house built around the idea of reviving Pompeian perfumery with modern refinement. Its identity combines heritage, natural materials and artisanal presentation, especially the hand-painted Capodimonte porcelain caps, with a clear emphasis on craftsmanship, cultural memory and quiet luxury.
Castiamanti’s concept
Castiamanti belongs to Agatho’s inaugural Pompei Collection, introduced in 2019 and inspired by the scents, rituals and imagery of ancient Pompeii. The fragrance is presented as a tribute to passion and eternal love, weaving myrtle, saffron, rose, incense, amber, labdanum and oud into a warm oriental composition that evokes a lovers’ chamber in a Roman house.
Extra info
Castiamanti is part of Agatho’s Pompei Collection, the house’s debut line. Its bottle is topped with a hand-painted Capodimonte porcelain cap, turning the presentation into a collectible object as much as a fragrance. The scent is also noted for its strong longevity.
In fleeting top notes Myrtle, fragile as the promises of love, encounters the preciousness of saffron, merging into an indomitable desire for eros.
The luxuriant notes of honey are exalted by the jasmine night breeze that pervades the home of the chaste lovers, among the frescoes, on a thalamus of rose petals.
The mysterious notes of incense and sweet vanilla blend with the oriental contamination of amber and labdanum that fades into the ancient aroma of agar wood, sealing the essence of Castiamanti, expression of rich Pompeii.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Castiamanti suits close, intimate settings where presence matters more than volume: a dim room, warm skin, low voices, and the sense of something ceremonial rather than casual. It projects a rich, resinous aura that feels composed and sensual, with a smoky floral core that lingers like incense in a private interior.
How to wear
Best worn in cooler weather or in the evening, when its incense, amber and oud can unfold without feeling heavy. Apply sparingly at first: the fragrance has strong presence and above-average longevity, so one or two sprays are enough to create a warm, enveloping trail that stays close to the skin before expanding into the air.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like spicy rose, incense, amber and oud compositions with a luxurious, old-world feel. It will appeal to those who enjoy rich, textured fragrances with floral sweetness, resinous depth and a polished oriental character rather than airy freshness.
Release year
2019
The nose
Maurizio Cerizza. Cerizza is the house perfumer behind Agatho’s Pompei Collection, and Castiamanti reflects his taste for dense, classical compositions with a modern polish. The fragrance shows his skill in balancing floral richness, resinous depth and oud-driven warmth without losing clarity. His work for Agatho leans into historical atmosphere rather than literal reconstruction: layered, opulent and textural, with a strong sense of place. In Castiamanti, that approach turns Pompeian inspiration into a polished oriental-floral composition built around passion, smoke and precious materials.
Collaborators
Alessandro Bianchi, Agatho’s founder and CEO, shaped the brand’s Pompeii-inspired creative direction and the concept behind the Pompei Collection, framing Castiamanti as part of a larger revival of ancient fragrance culture through contemporary luxury craftsmanship.
Agatho’s story
Agatho is a niche Italian house built around the idea of reviving Pompeian perfumery with modern refinement. Its identity combines heritage, natural materials and artisanal presentation, especially the hand-painted Capodimonte porcelain caps, with a clear emphasis on craftsmanship, cultural memory and quiet luxury.
Castiamanti’s concept
Castiamanti belongs to Agatho’s inaugural Pompei Collection, introduced in 2019 and inspired by the scents, rituals and imagery of ancient Pompeii. The fragrance is presented as a tribute to passion and eternal love, weaving myrtle, saffron, rose, incense, amber, labdanum and oud into a warm oriental composition that evokes a lovers’ chamber in a Roman house.
Extra info
Castiamanti is part of Agatho’s Pompei Collection, the house’s debut line. Its bottle is topped with a hand-painted Capodimonte porcelain cap, turning the presentation into a collectible object as much as a fragrance. The scent is also noted for its strong longevity.