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Which Should You Buy?
Valentina is a nuanced, feminine floral-fruity that's sadly been discontinued, leaving many longing for its elegant balance. It's a modern classic striving for subtlety, but its underwhelming performance and unique earthy notes can be a bit divisive.
Valentina Assoluto is a divisive beast. Some adore its creamy, earthy sensuality, celebrating its complex blend of truffle and tuberose. Others find it underwhelming, even 'boring' or 'like basic toilet spray.' It's sophisticated but certainly not a blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 6% |
| Floral | 23% | 21% |
| Fruity | 10% | 10% |
| Green | 2% | 5% |
| Sweet | 30% | 25% |
| Warm | 10% | 3% |
| Woody | 8% | 16% |
| Earthy | 22% | 33% |
| Animalic | 14% | 9% |
| Fresh | 8% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.
Occasions
Its delicate and inoffensive nature, coupled with generally moderate sillage, makes it perfect for casual and office wear. While romantic, its subtlety might be lost in very formal settings, and it's definitely not one for the gym.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While some find it versatile, its richness and moderate sillage make it a standout for evening wear and special occasions. The sophisticated chypre character leans more towards formal and date settings, with too much gravitas for casual everyday athleticism.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Earthy, White Floral, Vanilla accords and Jasmine, Tuberose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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