Le Sel d’Issey Eau de Toilette vs 049 Roma Man Eau de Parfum
Le Sel d’Issey EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
049 Roma Man EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
A crystalline blast of oceanic salt, green seaweed, and fresh woods that feels both sharply modern and deeply elemental. A must for fans of aquatic masculines who want something more mineral and natural than sweet.
No. 049 copies Valentino Uomo Born in Roma's violet-leaf-and-salt opening fairly closely, but the sage-vetiver base thins out much sooner, losing the smoked, mineral depth that gives the original its identity.
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Its salty-marine freshness and crisp green facets make it ideal for spring and summer, when airy, breezy scents flourish. The light woody drydown also keeps it wearable into early fall but it may feel too fresh and sheer for deep winter.
Occasions
The understated projection and clean, bracing character make it perfect for office and casual wear, easily fitting sporty or active situations. Its relaxed aquatic nature is less suited to formal events or romantic evenings.
Seasons
Community season votes for Valentino Born In Roma Uomo, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and autumn.
Occasions
Wearers put Valentino Born In Roma Uomo, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean salty, woody, aromatic
Adds mineral and sage, drops cedar and oakmoss
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