Riche & Royale
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2022 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Born In Roma Man
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Seriously good value for money, this captures the essence of classic masculine perfumery. It's a crowd-pleaser that wears its inspiration well, offering a sophisticated scent profile without the hefty price tag.
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 | 20% | 55% |
| Floral | 9% | 30% |
| Fruity | 4% | 10% |
| Green | 20% | 75% |
| Sweet | 5% | 15% |
| Warm | 5% | 30% |
| Woody | 27% | 70% |
| Earthy | 16% | 50% |
| Animalic | 0% | 10% |
| Fresh | 26% | 85% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Occasions
Its refined aromatic and woody character makes it versatile enough for most occasions, performing well in both professional and social settings. The initial brightness and later depth suit dates and formal events, though perhaps less so for vigorous sport.
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, Fresh, Woody accords and Lavender, Clary Sage notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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