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Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously divisive scent. Some say it's an elevated Cool Water, a 'beast mode freshie' for those who value longevity. Others find it synthetic, headache-inducing, and even reminiscent of BO or air fresheners. You probably won't be indifferent.
Valentino Born In Roma Uomo is the modern designer-masculine that pairs a verdant violet-leaf opening with a mineral-salt heart for an architectural cool-aromatic profile. EV's No. 988 reads aromatic-and-cool cleanly; the mineral-salt accord that gives the original its signature is hardest to copy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 55% |
| Floral | 12% | 30% |
| Fruity | 1% | 10% |
| Green | 23% | 75% |
| Sweet | 4% | 15% |
| Warm | 7% | 30% |
| Woody | 16% | 70% |
| Earthy | 17% | 50% |
| Animalic | 1% | 10% |
| Fresh | 31% | 85% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, aromatic character makes it excellent for casual and sport settings, especially with its reported strong performance. While it could work for an office, some find it a bit too loud initially, and the same goes for formal events unless you're aiming for a very modern, less traditional vibe.
Seasons
The violet-leaf-mineral-salt-vetiver structure sits firmly in warm seasons - the verdant opening lifts in spring, the cool accord holds in summer; cooler months at higher dosage work.
Occasions
Office and weekend-casual the natural homes - the modern aromatic-cool character reads professional and approachable; date and casual-evening at higher dosage work too.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Lavender, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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