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Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Ivory

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Valentino Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Ivory is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025. Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Ivory opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Smoke and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes. Valentino's Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Ivory carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Ivory is a creamy, sweet, and somewhat smoky lavender scent that's landed with a thud for many. While some find its milky gourmand twist comforting, others are baffled, finding it mid, poorly performing, or even repulsive. You absolutely need to try before you buy this divisive release.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Unisex
  • Relaxed
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Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Ivory Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Lavender58%
Smoke42%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes100%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and unique creamy character make it acceptable for office wear, though it might be a bit too sweet for some colleagues. It shines in casual and date settings, especially in cooler weather, where its comforting warmth can be appreciated. It lacks the freshness for sport and the gravitas for formal events.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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 Ivory opens with a bright, albeit fleeting, bergamot burst before diving into a thick, milky lavender heart. Hints of gentle woodsmoke drift through, evoking toasted marshmallows or a creamy fireplace. It settles into a warm, lactonic woody base with a persistent, almost vanillic sweetness that some describe as burnt or artificial.

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