Valentino 2006 Edp

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V pour Homme

Valentino V pour Homme is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006. The fragrance opens with Basil, Tamarind, Bergamot, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar, and Mace, and dries down to a base of Cacao Pod, Patchouli, Cumin, and Vanilla.

Our verdict on V pour Homme: Acquired

A legendary, much-missed classic. V pour Homme is a masterclass in elegant masculinity, a sweet-spicy woody scent that's often called 'sex in a bottle'. The community consensus is clear: it's perfect, but ridiculously hard to find now.
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  • Confident
  • Romantic
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Warm
V pour Homme Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10%
Floral 7%
Fruity 7%
Green 5%
Sweet 28%
Warm 25%
Woody 17%
Earthy 14%
Animalic 8%
Fresh 9%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Powdery
95%
Warm Spicy
89%
Vanilla
88%
Fresh Spicy
81%

Notes

Top Notes

Pink Pepper 29% Tamarind 24% Mandarin 17% Bergamot 16% Basil 15%

Heart Notes

Sandalwood 24% Amber 22% Mace 18% Cedar 18% Musk 18%

Base Notes

Vanilla 27% Cacao Pod 21% Patchouli 19% Cumin 17% Heliotrope 17%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While alluring, this warm, sweet-spicy woody fragrance is too seductive for the office or gym. It truly shines on dates and formal evenings, with its confident and elegant character making a statement without being overpowering.

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About

This is a captivating journey, opening with a playful sweet-spicy burst of pink pepper and mandarin, edged with tamarind and basil for a touch of intrigue. The heart reveals a sophisticated blend of creamy sandalwood and cedar, softened by amber and a hint of musk. The dry-down is utterly addictive: a warm, powdery embrace of vanilla and cacao, with an unexpected savoury depth from cumin, all grounded by earthy patchouli.

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