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Valentino
Uomo Born in Roma
Valentino's modern masculine, Uomo Born in Roma pairs a sage and a ginger with an iris and an amberwood (vetiver). Powdery, woody and contemporary.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
Unofficial sources Data drawn from unofficial sources, not from the house: this pyramid (like the year and gender shown) may contain discrepancies.
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Opening First minutes
Sage · Ginger
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Iris · Violet leaf
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Base Several hours
Vetiver · Amberwood · Patchouli
What its composition says
- 2 materials on top, 2 in the heart, 3 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
- Amberwood: a niche material, declared by only 18 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
- Patchouli: conversely, a material of the common core — 26% of the catalogue contains it.
- Woody, floral, aromatic and spicy: 4 registers of raw materials share its palette, with woody supplying 3 of 7.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Moderate
5 to 7 h estimated on skin
Projection
Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length
Ideal seasons
Time of day
Versatile, from mid-season to sunny days (15–25 °C / 59–77 °F).
Ideal occasions
- Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
The success of Uomo Born in Roma by Valentino comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.
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