Valentina Assoluto Eau de Parfum bottle Valentina Assoluto
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2012 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
Faris Aswad Eau de Parfum bottle Faris Aswad

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Valentina Assoluto
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Valentina Assoluto
Valentina Assoluto is a divisive beast. Some adore its creamy, earthy sensuality, celebrating its complex blend of truffle and tuberose. Others find it underwhelming, even 'boring' or 'like basic toilet spray.' It's sophisticated but certainly not a blind buy.
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Our Verdict - Faris Aswad
This isn't just a clone; Faris Aswad carves its own path. Expect compliments and a genuinely intriguing wear, a crowd-pleaser that delivers on both familiarity and unique depth.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6% 15%
Floral 21% 14%
Fruity 10% 16%
Green 5% 8%
Sweet 25% 19%
Warm 3% 8%
Woody 16% 18%
Earthy 33% 30%
Animalic 9% 5%
Fresh 5% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Valentina Assoluto EdP
Faris Aswad EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 21% vs 50%
Only in Valentina Assoluto
Truffle 44% Peach 34%
Only in Faris Aswad
Pineapple 50%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 29% vs 40%
Only in Valentina Assoluto
Vanilla 37% Tuberose 34%
Only in Faris Aswad
Patchouli 40% Cedar 20%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 32% vs 50%
Only in Valentina Assoluto
Patchouli 38% Cedar 29%
Only in Faris Aswad
Amber 50%

Accords

Valentina Assoluto Faris Aswad
100%
Earthy
58%
78%
White Floral
100%
60%
Patchouli
100%
70%
Woody
72%
68%
Vanilla
62%
Tuberose
55%
Animalic
51%
Fruity
51%
Mossy
51%
Powdery
Balsamic
51%
Floral
44%
Earthy shared
100%
58%
White Floral shared
78%
100%
Patchouli shared
60%
100%
Woody shared
70%
72%
68%
62%
55%
51%
51%
51%
51%
44%

Performance

Valentina Assoluto Faris Aswad
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Valentina Assoluto

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While some find it versatile, its richness and moderate sillage make it a standout for evening wear and special occasions. The sophisticated chypre character leans more towards formal and date settings, with too much gravitas for casual everyday athleticism.

Faris Aswad

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its potent projection and rich, woody-spicy accords make it a standout for evenings out and special occasions. While versatile enough for daily wear, it might be a bit much for a formal office setting unless applied sparingly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
89%
Accord
61%
Key Similarities

Both share Patchouli, White Floral, Woody accords and Jasmine, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Valentina Assoluto
Faris Aswad
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