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Born In Roma Uomo Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Born In Roma Uomo Intense EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2023 Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black Eau de Parfum bottle Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Born In Roma Uomo Intense EDP
A striking, sweetly intense vanilla-woody powerhouse that projects masculinity with modern flair. Not for the faint of heart, this is a night-out statement scent that dominates cold air with warmth and presence.
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Our Verdict - Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black EDP
This one's a proper mixed bag. Some call it an accessible, comforting caramel dream, others find it cheap, synthetic, or a bit of a dated let-down. If you're after a sweet, warm scent with woody touches for cooler days and don't mind a subtle performance, it's worth a sniff, but don't blind buy expecting a masterpiece.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Born In Roma Uomo Intense EDP
Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black EDP

Notes

Born In Roma Uomo Intense
Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black
Only in Born In Roma Uomo Intense
Vanilla 100%
Only in Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black
Caramel 45% Mandarin 29% Mint 26%
Only in Born In Roma Uomo Intense
Lavender 100%
Only in Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black
Sage 41% Violet 36% Cedar 23%
Only in Born In Roma Uomo Intense
Vetiver 100%
Only in Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black
Benzoin 38% Guaiac Wood 33% Patchouli 29%

Accords

Born In Roma Uomo Intense Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black
100%
Sweet
80%
Woody
100%
Aromatic
76%
Caramel
68%
Amber
62%
60%
Fruity
Powdery
58%
Citrus
57%
Green
57%
Patchouli
55%
50%
Fresh
40%
Spicy
100%
Woody shared
80%
100%
76%
68%
62%
60%
58%
57%
57%
55%
50%
40%

Performance

Born In Roma Uomo Intense Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Born In Roma Uomo Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

With its dense vanilla, spicy nutmeg, and warm woody base, this scent thrives in cooler weather, making it ideal for fall and winter. The sweetness and projection can become cloying in heat but add comfort and power in the cold.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Born In Roma Uomo Intense is best suited for nights out, dates, or semi-formal events where a bold and sweet trail is welcome. High intensity and sweetness can overwhelm in close or daytime settings, making it less ideal for office or sports.

Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and generally inoffensive, comforting nature make it suitable for office and casual wear. The sweet, warm profile lends itself well to dates, though it might be too subtle for formal events, and certainly not suited for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Very similar olfactory profile and scent character

Key Differences

Similar character via different notes

Where to buy

Born In Roma Uomo Intense EDP
Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black EDP
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