Valentino Uomo Valentino 2014 Eau de Toilette

First of all, "Hello" dear Parfumo community!

This is my first comment that I will leave here in the community. I have been thinking for a long time about when and especially for which fragrance I would take the time... It was clear to me from the beginning that it would not be a mainstream fragrance that I would comment on first. I thought it should be a perfume that truly deserves it! Well, and then I somehow ended up with this one... *Happy feelings*

But let's start with the "appearance" of this fragrance:

The bottle doesn't immediately catch the eye when passing by, but upon closer inspection, it definitely stands out from the crowd. I don't know any bottle that is so special and yet so elegant. The faceted glass is very elaborately made and may not be to everyone's taste, but I really like it. The gold-bronze cap and the golden "Valentino" inscription fit perfectly with the contents and the rest of the bottle. The engraved name makes the bottle appear even more noble. For some, the bottle may seem "old-fashioned" or "tacky," but I really like it!

Now let's finally get to the scent:

I don't even know how to start.. It is clear: The scent is an absolute masterpiece!
Please do not test this fragrance on a test strip, as it does not smell nearly as good! So spray a little on your skin. The fresh top note is not noticeable for long, as the heart note quickly takes over. But with this fragrance, you don't even need to notice it, as it absolutely lives off the coffee and the sweet Gianduja cream! These two components together are simply heavenly! The cream gives the coffee this unique sweetness! A creamy gourmand sweetness that comes off slightly powdery, but is by no means sharp, rather very, very elegant and pleasant! "Mr. Gold Bar" can go back down into his mine and pack up! Later in the base, a little leather comes into play. Cedar is kept very subtle. Everything just harmonizes perfectly, nothing bothers me! A very elegant fragrance with a slight heaviness, simply melting away! I would wear this for a cozy dinner for two!

The longevity is good! I perceive it on my skin for a long time, although I think for a sweet gourmand fragrance, it could last a bit longer. On clothing, it lasts forever! The next morning, my sweater still smells good and noticeable! The sillage is also good. You are definitely noticed! However, it does decrease over time. It could be better. But that is also the only downside!

Conclusion: This fragrance is simple yet in a unique class of its own! It doesn't need to be complicated because it is perfect just as it is! Moreover, the appearance of the bottle confirms the contents 100%! For me, an absolute dream fragrance!