Valentino Uomo Intense

A dark, modern twist on the Born in Roma DNA. It kicks off with a warm vanilla sweetness balanced by a clean lavender core, giving it a sleek balance of sweet and masculine. As it dries down, the vetiver and woody notes add depth. Excellent longevity—easily gets you through a full night out.

@Dior Sausage no, it's batch code is dated pre Loreal licensing. I thought maybe it's the Uomo Intense Noir, but the bottle's not matte black and is metallic like the normal Uomo Intense.

It smells exactly like an old lipstick

open to trading this for something else i have 3.0 oz left willing to pay whatever is left out of the trade email me: cjvidro212@gmail. com

not super loud, but noticeable enough in close range. It can come off a bit formal or mature, so it’s not for every mood.

I have a used 2016 vintage bottle of this with around 60ml-70ml remaining from a 100ml bottle. This is the PUIG formulation looking to sell this as I’m downsizing my fragrance collection. UK buyers if interested please drop a message.

I really wanted to like this, good thing i sampled first. Quite disappointed, just not my cup of tea.

I’m a hater so… I don’t usually hate fragrances. But the cloying, dark iris DNA this brings just makes me want to throw up. It’s not versatile at all and I just can’t find the time where I want to wear this. Again I just don’t like this DNA. Same with Dior Homme Intense or givanchy gentleman Not my cup of tea. If you like or hate the above examples that will determine how you feel about it. For me this is a 4/10

@cologneisseur maybe they sent you Uomo Born In Roma Eau De Toilette?

i purchased en EDT version of this from perfume online (canadian site). to this day I've still got it unused. can anyone explain to me about the EDT version of the UOMO Intense because, sure enough, on the box, it's labeled as EDT. So there's no error there

This is one of the best designer fragrances of all time imo, especially for the cooler months. It is dark, smooth, and well refined . I get amazing performance on my skin. If you love this fragrance and haven’t got yourself a back up I would before the price skyrockets . You can still find this on eBay for under 150 for a 3.4 which is a great price considering the price of designer fragrances these days . You won’t get the 2016 version but VUI 2021 is amazing also, it just doesn’t perform as well on me and it has a fresher opening to make it more mass appealing imo . 10/10

Not crazy about the lipstick opening, but my real issue is the dry-down. It just evaporates with a faint hint of wood chips.

Hi guys, I have been reviewing scents on my YouTube channel and this one was reviewed this week. Here is my breakdown: What is it Valentino Uomo Intense When was it launched? 2016 What vibe / image do I get? It invokes the image of a man in a perfectly tailored black tuxedo or a charcoal overcoat. He is sophisticated, serious, and carries a heavy air of mystery. What is the longevity 12+ hours What is the Projection Top: Opens as a semi-sweet powdery, citrus with a herbal base. (60 minutes) - Arm's Length Mids: Vanilla and Leather come out and mix with the powder and herbal base, giving it a powdered chocolate feel. ( 8 hours) 3 foot to 1 foot Base: Settles into a semi-sweet vanilla and leather scent. ( 8+ hours ) skin scent What are the notes that I get? Iris, vanilla, leather, tonka, orange, clary sage I do get all of the notes What can I compare this one to? Similar to the original Uomo EDT. While the original Valentino Uomo is the charming gentleman, Valentino Uomo Intense is his darker, more mysterious, and commanding brother. Is this one still on the market? no, it looks like this one has been discontinued Compliments? Yes, this one is a compliment getter Places / events you can wear it Formal events, High end social events and business meetings Where NOT to wear this one: The high heat, casually running errands and crowded office environments. What attire upscale casual to formal. Who is the audience - age group Masculine, leans mature, but I could see a younger guy pulling this one off. Will I add a bottle of this to my collection? Maybe Why you should try it. If you are a mature man that is looking for a great date night scent or a scent for client interactions, you should give this one a try.

R.I.P. - This frag has now officially been retired by the company. Get your backup bottles while you can, and before prices explode. Very sad, this is a great one.

This is my definitive take on the difference between the original and the new formulation. The original formulation is much more iris and cocoa forward. There's some citrus to give it a freshness off the top, but as it dries down, it's all about that beautiful clean iris and dusty cocoa combination with some very pleasant soft woods. If you pick up on the leather, it comes across very clean and smooth. Overall, the fragrance came off as very "metrosexual" during its time, but I think it is (or was) way easier to pull off than Dior Homme Intense because the iris isn't as polarizing. The new formulation features a similar base with most of the same notes, but they're lying underneath what feels like almost a totally different fragrance. I would say the citrus is more pronounced, lasts longer into the mid, and it's combined with some new wood notes that are a bit sharp and somewhat spicy. The leather in this one definitely feels more rough and tumbled in nature, slightly darker. As it gets deep into the drydown, more of the original scent comes through but just not enough as I had hoped. There's also a dirty, earthy, green feeling to the fragrance that makes this one come across "mature" in a negative way (like old man smell). Overall, you can tell the original DNA is in here, but I think the added notes detract from the original's beautiful simplicity. I think I would take any formulation of Dior Homme Intense over this specific version of the fragrance, but it's not necessarily a bad fragrance. Some could argue it's a modernization, but it comes across to me as somewhat old and mature. I had a sample of the original, but I blind bought a bottle of the new formulation because I thought the differences were going to be more subtle. In hindsight, I would have paid the extra money to get an old formulation bottle, but now that I own the reformulation, I'm just going to keep it. Am I slightly disappointed that it's not exactly like the original? Yes. Am I happy with the bottle that I have? I would say mostly yes. The new added notes give more complexity to the composition, but it's not all for the better. Still, I do get some enjoyment out of this new take on the original. My conclusion is that the original was more playful and way sexier, but the new formulation with its added notes comes across more mature and professional, which, in my opinion, is a slight detriment to the fragrance. I tolerate the newer version because the deep dry down gives me just enough of the base of the original. That's its saving grace. I rather own any version of this fragrance than not have it in my collection at all, but I can't whole-heartedly recommend this new version of the fragrance like I would with the original. The original is a masterpiece and a must purchase (I might still get an older bottle). This new version is basically a slightly better than average fragrance attempting to mask the masterpiece underneath. I can't recommend a blind purchase, and while I do think it's a solid enough fragrance to keep in my collection, it's not something I think the world is missing out on. Try it if you're an enthusiast or loved the original. If you're just getting into fragrances, there's much better scents to look into. The OG: 10/10 Masterpiece Spiked Collar: 7.5/10 Flawed Interpretation With Redeeming Qualities

Compliment getter. Lasts for around 8 hrs. Classy vanilla fragrance. One of my favs for winter.

Powdery , sweet vanilla but it’s not overwhelming sweet. It has a calming yet confidant aura about it. Light powdery lipstick that meshes beautifully with this smooth leather . In the air to me the leather comes off a biiiiiit just a tiny bit animatic but it makes it sexy . As a woman, I comfortably and confidently wear this without layering another sweeter scent. This is perfectly unisex however it is extreme sexy yet a confident, smooth and cool fragrance on a man. Love it so much . I get all day wear on clothes but on skin I can only catch wafts at around 6 hours

Honestly, here's another win for the blind buys. Valentino Uomo Intense is genuinely amazing. It hits that perfect trifecta: it’s sweet, refreshing, and leaves a huge impression without being overwhelming. This became my secret weapon; I wore it to my first job, and it instantly broke the ice when the manager stopped me just to ask what I was wearing. It’s a golden, unique fragrance that entirely justifies its price point. I absolutely love it. Verdict: 10/10—Certified essential.

Pre-formulation is a better performer/longevity and projector. Solid 8/10 for me

it reminds me more of mr thompson from penhaligons than DHI

Not for me getting Dior Homme vibes very powdery

Smells like Parma violets

Kinda gross. The fact that this gets compared to Gentleman EDP is crazy disrespect to Givenchy. Gentleman EDP is literally my favorite fragrance (as you can see from my profile) and I actually dislike this. They're not even in the same realm.

Im a woman and i adore wearing this, the powdery makeup/lipsticky touch is just so gorgeous, soft, smooth and comforting. Very sexy on a guy ovbviously as its a mens fragrance.. and the drydown is slightly more masculine with the spices and leather coming through. But still soft enough to be unisex and i enjoy it so much🥰

ok i have DHI and now this, this is more vanilla less lipsticky. It seems even better for the colder weather tbh. Maybe this is like the going out version of DHI. where DHI would be your office or business casual, this would be the business party where you have some ladies round ya.

10/10 my favorite cologne of all time

Spicy/peppery iris with a vanilla base. Genuinely spicy too, if you want something more laid back id suggest dior homme intense or mr thompson by penhaligons.

Get this over Dior Homme Intense - this will last much longer on skin/clothes

Sophie Labbé, It's the nose behind the fragrance.

Bro, the moment I smelled this, I was hooked. Not sure if it’s just me, but it’s amazing.