Is The Essence Vault Born in Roma Man - 988 - Intense a dupe of Valentino Born In Roma Uomo Intense?
Born In Roma Uomo Intense EDP
Valentino by Guillaume Flavigny, Antoine Maisondieu Original Statement
Born In Roma Uomo Intense EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Parfum |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Born in Roma Man - 988 - Intense Parfum
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Where they differ
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How it unfolds
Notes
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
No. 988 - Intense pushes the same violet-leaf-and-mineral-salt idea as Valentino Born In Roma Uomo Intense harder, but the amplified smoked vetiver base still lands softer and less resinous than the original's enhanced-concentration richness.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Vetiver
100%
vs
56%
Lavender
100%
vs
31%
Vanilla
100%
Violet Leaf
47%
Guaiac Wood
44%
Pebbles
38%
Clary Sage
31%
Ginger
30%
Citron
23%
Vanilla
100%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
A richer, more resinous take on the aromatic-mineral formula, better suited to cooler fall and winter weather than the standard version.
Occasions
The added intensity and projection suit evening dates and cooler-weather office wear better than casual daytime use.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Lavender, Vetiver
Adds vanilla, drops citron and clary sage
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