Valentino Uomo Born in Roma is a modern woody aromatic fragrance for men. It launched in 2019 and is still in the line today. This is the 100ml bottle.
How It Smells
The opening is violet leaf absolute alongside ginger and bergamot, which is the brightest part of the wear and fades within the first half hour. Underneath, ginger with sage carries the middle, and this is what most people will actually smell on you. What remains at the end of the day is vetiver over guaiac wood and leather accords, closer to the skin and warmer than the opening suggested.
Fragrance Notes
| Top |
Violet leaf absolute, ginger, bergamot |
| Heart |
Ginger, sage |
| Base |
Vetiver, guaiac wood, leather accords |
Specifications
| Brand |
Valentino |
| Concentration |
Eau de Toilette (EDT) |
| Size |
100ml |
| Gender |
Men |
| Scent family |
Modern woody aromatic |
| Longevity |
Good, around 6 to 8 hours |
| Sillage |
Moderate, an arm's length |
| Best for |
Date Night, Everyday, Office & Work |
| Launched |
2019 |
Why You'll Love It
- Safe to wear in a shared office. Its moderate sillage reaches the person next to you rather than the whole room.
- Comfortable in Philippine heat. The Eau de Toilette strength keeps it light instead of turning heavy through the day.
- Lasts through an evening out. Good, around 6 to 8 hours.
- The vetiver base gives it a grown-up finish once the opening settles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Valentino Uomo Born in Roma original?
Yes. Perfume Philippines has sold 100% original, imported fragrances online since 2012. Every bottle is fresh stock, and cash on delivery is available nationwide.
How long does Valentino Uomo Born in Roma last?
Good, around 6 to 8 hours. Spraying onto moisturised skin, and onto your shirt collar as well as your wrists, helps it hold longer in humid weather.
Is Uomo Born in Roma good for the office?
Yes. Sillage sits at moderate, an arm's length, so it stays within conversational distance instead of filling a shared room. One to three sprays is plenty in an air-conditioned space.
How does Uomo Born in Roma compare to Dior Sauvage?
Dior Sauvage is the closest comparison, the mainstream benchmark it is cross-shopped against. Uomo Born in Roma is built on a vetiver base with violet leaf absolute up top, so judge them on that: if you want the vetiver direction, this is the one. Both are stocked here when available, so you can compare prices directly.
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Part of: Valentino · Perfumes for Men · Fresh · Woody · Date Night · Everyday
