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Born In Roma Uomo Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Born In Roma Uomo Intense EDP
EDP Concentration Parfum
M Gender U
2023 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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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 - Born in Roma Man - 988 - Intense Parfum
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.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Born In Roma Uomo Intense EDP
Born in Roma Man - 988 - Intense Parfum

Notes

Born In Roma Uomo Intense
Born in Roma Man - 988 - Intense
Only in Born In Roma Uomo Intense
Vanilla 100%
Only in Born in Roma Man - 988 - Intense
Violet Leaf 47% Ginger 30% Citron 23%
Shared Notes
Lavender 100% vs 31%
Only in Born in Roma Man - 988 - Intense
Mineral 38% Clary Sage 31%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 100% vs 56%
Only in Born in Roma Man - 988 - Intense
Guaiac Wood 44%

Accords

Born In Roma Uomo Intense Born in Roma Man - 988 - Intense
100%
Sweet
80%
Woody
60%
Aromatic
70%
60%
Fruity
50%
Fresh
40%
Spicy
Green
40%
100%
Woody shared
80%
60%
70%
60%
50%
40%
40%

Performance

Born In Roma Uomo Intense Born in Roma Man - 988 - Intense
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.

Born in Roma Man - 988 - Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A richer, more resinous take on the aromatic-mineral formula, better suited to cooler fall and winter weather than the standard version.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual

The added intensity and projection suit evening dates and cooler-weather office wear better than casual daytime use.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
15%
Key Similarities

Both share Lavender, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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