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Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu Eau de Toilette bottle Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2017 Year 2025
££ Price Tier ££
Invicto Victorious Absolu Eau de Parfum bottle Invicto Victorious Absolu 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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Invicto Victorious Absolu EDP
If you're already familiar with the Invictus family, this won't surprise you; it's another spicy-sweet amber. For the price, it's a decent clone, but don't expect groundbreaking performance or originality. Best for those dipping their toes into the Invictus DNA without breaking the bank.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu EDT
Invicto Victorious Absolu EDP

Notes

Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu
Invicto Victorious Absolu
Shared Notes
Pepper 40% vs 100%
Only in Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu
Cinnamon 59%
Only in Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu
Incense 60% Frankincense 40%
Only in Invicto Victorious Absolu
Amber 100%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 100% vs 100%

Accords

Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu Invicto Victorious Absolu
100%
Warm Spicy
86%
85%
Woody
100%
79%
Amber
100%
56%
Fresh Spicy
100%
54%
Powdery
76%
61%
Cinnamon
60%
Balsamic
58%
Smoky
Warm Spicy shared
100%
86%
Woody shared
85%
100%
Amber shared
79%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
56%
100%
Powdery shared
54%
76%
61%
60%
58%

Performance

Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu Invicto Victorious Absolu
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

Invicto Victorious Absolu

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Given its moderate projection and longevity of 5-6 hours, it's versatile enough for casual wear and dates without being overpowering. The warm, spicy amber makes it less suitable for formal events or sports, as it lacks the crispness generally preferred in those settings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, woody, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu EDT
Invicto Victorious Absolu EDP
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