Valentino 2006 EDP

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V pour Homme

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Valentino V pour Homme is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006. V pour Homme opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Pink Pepper, and Basil, settles into a heart of Mace, Musk, Amber, and Cedar, and dries down to a base of Cacao Pod, Patchouli, Heliotrope, and Cumin. Valentino's V pour Homme carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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
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V pour Homme Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.

Ingredients and allergens

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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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