Commodus by Dumo

Commodus by Dumo Luxury Perfume is an intense, warm, and sophisticated Woody Aromatic fragrance launched in 2026 as part of the brand's ancient Rome-themed Gladyo Collection.

Fragrance Profile & Notes:

According to the official DUMO Perfume breakdown, it weaves a balance of bright fruits, rich spices, and powdery wood elements:

Top Notes:

Apple, Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin

Middle Notes:

Clove, Heliotrope, White Flowers, general Floral notes

Base Notes:

Cedarwood, Guaiacwood, Patchouli, Sandalwood

Gender & Season:

Gender:

Marketed and formulated strictly as unisex. It features a contrasting structure that appeals to all; the sweet, powdery heliotrope and bright citrus openings make it wearable for women, while the deep, spicy clove and heavy woody drydown give it a traditionally masculine elegance.

Season:

It is best suited for Autumn and Winter. The bold, warm, and commanding base of woods and warm clove spice thrives in cooler weather.

General Review:

Commonly sub-headlined as "The Scent of War," reviewers on platforms like Fragrantica and TikTok describe it as a bold, commanding, and premium-tier composition. It opens with an energetic, refined freshness before transitioning into a dense, sophisticated, and lingering signature that projects power and authority.

Dupe or Similar To:

Because Dumo is a niche luxury house users often look for its closest scent family relatives.While not an exact clone of a specific mass-market designer cologne, its specific note profile—combining an apple/citrus opening with a heavy clove, heliotrope, and sandalwood/cedar base—shares a highly similar artistic DNA and vibe with Boss Bottled (Eau de Parfum / Intense) by Hugo Boss and elements of Layton by Parfums de Marly. It takes that familiar warm, apple-pie spice DNA and elevates it into a heavier, dark woody niche territory.