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Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu Eau de Toilette bottle Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2017 Year 2026
££ Price Tier ££
Angkor (Florent di Marino) Eau de Parfum bottle Angkor (Florent di Marino) EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu EDT
This discontinued gem is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but those who love it are absolutely obsessed. Expect a bold, smooth, and sexy scent that draws compliments like a magnet. Some find it linear or even bubblegum-like, but for many, it's a masterpiece worth the current collector's prices.
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Our Verdict - Angkor (Florent di Marino) EDP
If you're on the hunt for something distinctive, Angkor offers a journey beyond the usual. It's a proper grown-up scent, confident and intriguing, perfect for when you want to leave a lasting impression without shouting about it.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu EDT
Angkor (Florent di Marino) EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 40% vs 33%
Only in Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu
Cinnamon 59%
Only in Angkor (Florent di Marino)
Pine 33% Nutmeg 33%
Shared Notes
Frankincense 40% vs 33%
Only in Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu
Incense 60%
Only in Angkor (Florent di Marino)
Cypress 33% Magnolia 33%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 100% vs 33%
Only in Angkor (Florent di Marino)
Vanilla 33% Cashmeran 33%

Accords

Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu Angkor (Florent di Marino)
100%
Warm Spicy
28%
85%
Woody
100%
79%
Amber
36%
56%
Fresh Spicy
74%
61%
Cinnamon
60%
Balsamic
58%
Smoky
54%
Powdery
38%
Aromatic
45%
Floral
31%
Vanilla
26%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
28%
Woody shared
85%
100%
Amber shared
79%
36%
Fresh Spicy shared
56%
74%
61%
60%
58%
Powdery shared
54%
38%
45%
31%
26%

Performance

Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu Angkor (Florent di Marino)
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its dark, warm, and spicy character, make it most suitable for evening and formal occasions, like dates or fancy events. It's generally too intense for an office setting or casual daytime wear, and definitely not for sport.

Angkor (Florent di Marino)

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its sophisticated woody and aromatic profile makes it suitable for date nights and formal events, leaving a memorable scent trail. While too deep for everyday casual wear, its moderate projection keeps it appropriate for an office setting without being overwhelming.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, woody, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu EDT
Angkor (Florent di Marino) EDP
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