Valentino 2023 EDP

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Born In Roma Uomo Intense

by Guillaume Flavigny , Antoine Maisondieu

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Valentino Born In Roma Uomo Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Guillaume Flavigny and Antoine Maisondieu. Born In Roma Uomo Intense opens with Vanilla, settles into a heart of Lavender, and dries down to a base of Vetiver. Valentino's Born In Roma Uomo Intense carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Warm
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Born In Roma Uomo Intense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Vanilla100%
Heartas listed
Lavender100%
Baseas listed
Vetiver100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall 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.

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Born In Roma Uomo Intense opens with a blast of creamy, almost edible vanilla, sharpened by a flash of ginger and spiced up with nutmeg. Provençal lavender weaves a smooth, aromatic thread through the heart, while a lush, woody base of Haitian vetiver and amberwood grounds the sweetness in a sensual, modern masculinity. The sillage is bold and commanding, making it a standout in cool weather or after dark. Sweet, synthetic, and charismatic, this fragrance is both crowd-pleasing and attention-grabbing, ideal for those who want to leave a memorable trail.

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