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Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense
by Valentino
Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Intense is a sweet, creamy fougère with a prominent vanilla-lavender opening and a dry down that leans into earthy vetiver. It opens with a bright, synthetic vanilla and lavender, creating a clean, smooth, and slightly soapy scent profile that feels modern and unisex. Over time, the lavender fades and the vanilla deepens into a darker, more powdery sweetness, with a subtle woody-earthy vetiver base that gives the fragrance a grounded presence. Though generally well-balanced and pleasant, the scent lacks complexity and shows minimal evolution over time, making it feel linear and slightly generic. It performs with moderate to strong projection and decent longevity—some users report wearing it throughout the day, while others perceive the scent as fading after a few hours. The fragrance suits cooler seasons and is particularly effective as a night-time or evening wear, with a sillage that clings close and projects moderately without overwhelming. While not revolutionary, it strikes a fine balance between accessibility and appeal, drawing comparisons to Azzaro The Most Wanted Parfum or Armani Stronger With You Intensely—scent profiles that feel crowd-pleasing and versatile.
Pros
- +Strong, appealing projection that lasts for several hours
- +Balanced and smooth vanilla-lavender-vetiver base that works well across seasons, especially in colder months
- +Appeals to a broad audience with its sweet, clean, and unisex character, making it suitable for both date nights and casual everyday wear
Cons
- −Lacks depth, progression, and originality—feels generic and repetitive, especially compared to the original Valentino Uomo Born in Roma
- −Minimal complexity and limited development over time; reverts to a single, dense vanilla-earthy drydown
- −Perceived as overly synthetic or commercial, leading some to dismiss it as uninspired despite its popularity