Valentino Uomo Intense

Valentino Uomo Intense by Valentino
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Valentino Uomo Intense is a popular perfume by Valentino for men. The release year is unknown. The scent is powdery-sweet. The longevity is above-average. It is being marketed by L'Oréal.
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Main accords

Powdery
Sweet
Leathery
Spicy
Creamy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
NutmegNutmeg Mandarin orangeMandarin orange
Heart Notes Heart Notes
SageSage Juniper berryJuniper berry
Base Notes Base Notes
IrisIris VanillaVanilla LeatherLeather PatchouliPatchouli Tonka beanTonka bean
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8.6512 Ratings
Longevity
8.3487 Ratings
Sillage
8.0487 Ratings
Bottle
8.6492 Ratings
Value for money
8.4454 Ratings
Submitted by Sniffer, last update on 18.04.2024.

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4ajbukoshka

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4ajbukoshka
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The Italian James Dean of the time
"You already know that this is the men's perfume? I'll be happy to show you the women's perfumes. Do you already know the new V..."
("I just know one thing above all: that my bias towards employees of a certain perfumery chain is unfortunately justified," she would have liked to reply, or preach a sermon about how unprofessional and sales-promoting it can be to forbid non-men to buy products whose marketing has chosen men as a target group, but instead she escapes with a polite) "Yes, thank you. I would like to test what has changed in the new version here apart from the bottle."

The bottle is still pretty to look at, still reminiscent of studs from "Rockstud" bags and shoes, exclusive, stylish - and now with a lid and a rivet neck ruff reminiscent of S&M games, which it did not need. For a moment, she wonders if Valentino Garavani "the one and only" also secretly laughed at this, if he ever got to see the design at all.

Tfft tfft. One spray on the wrist, one on paper. In the event that this "Uomo" is no longer himself, she does not want to have regretted her daring.
More than Tfft tfft it needs then also not for the small time travel.
It is October 2020 and Tshajbukoshka gets a call. Whether she would like to come. Signor Il heartbreaker's best friend has exhibited all her works at home and made a small vernissage out of it, for a select circle, a maximum of five people may admire them today. Tshajbukoshka calculates: Malena and her boyfriend, as well as her best friend, then there would be Signor - and she would be the fifth person. She would not miss this opportunity! Faster she had never grabbed the most expensive bottle of Primitivo from the cupboard into the bag, from the "other", Mario, Valentino, and redone the lipstick. She hears him before she sees him and is out of her mind like a 14-year-old in 2010 before the concert of Justin Bieber. That voice, deep, grown-up, louder than a vacuum cleaner with a V8 engine and just bursting with confidence. In her mind's eye, she sees him gesticulating, throwing things around and straightening his curls every now and then with a well (enough) camouflaged head movement backwards (not for Tshajbukoshka's attentive eyes). His presence is literally felt, one could almost think that the bass of his voice makes the floor vibrate, especially when he rolls the 'R' extended. The charm of the Italian remake of James Dean is not so easy to escape, not even if you have to listen to him just strained, as he muses, of course in Italian, about the herbs on his balcony.
"Signorina, I smoked today," he confesses meekly, while looking at her with furrowed brows, making a pout and turning his cheek. She smells nothing of it. He smells the way he always looks: scrumptious, mysterious, special, forbidden good. Oh mio Dio.
"You've had a bit to drink, though, so I'll be driving today." - "Really? Be meravigliosa! I thought you were mad." (- How could I possibly be mad. I probably wouldn't even be if I woke up in the morning and you told me you just stole half my lungs and liver) She laughs. The evening is excellent, the artwork on display impressive - and yet, in a few months after this day, Tshajbukoshka will be asked only to remember him, what he looked like, what he said, what he did - the Italian tidbit who lets himself be carried into his own car, drunk as a skunk, only to protest loudly because he still has to hold the driver's door open for his signorina and apologize to his car for not driving himself. Strapped on the back seat he gives his interpretations of Andrea Bocelli, Il Volo and Random to the best with a fervor, which could conclude on ten opera singers.
At some point, it gets quiet. The singing has stopped. Tshajbukoshka opens her window and adjusts the rearview mirror to see him in it, sleeping peacefully with her stuffed animal in his arms, his curls in his forehead. ("Sweet!")
Once home, she gets him just awake enough to move, supported by her, up to the bed. In full gear. The smell of his leather jacket stays there until the next morning, although Tshajbukoshka manages with difficulty to get rid of it (and his shoes). So that's why people in horror movies never pick kidnap victims who are a head taller and more than thirty kilos heavier than themselves.
An exhausted Tshajbukoshka throws herself on the bed after a wonderful evening.
"How do you actually know it's love?"
- "When it smells like home on his temple, you don't know it, you feel it."
That Valentino, it's just him.
A phrase that fits Tshajbukoshka, Signor Il heartbreaker and Valentino alike: "I'm a year later a year older, but apart from the appearance I have not changed, at least that's how I feel - and those who know me know and confirm it gladly."

Comment from my friend: "You always smell so delicious, for you I would become a cannibal."
Another friend: "Sure you're not a lesbian? Somehow it emphasizes your masculine streak."
Her friend:"
"Can I have a go? I like this one, hopefully it will suit me too."
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BruceWayne

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BruceWayne
Very helpful Review 15  
The roundest iris fragrance
For me, the reformulated Valentino Uomo Intense is the most rounded iris fragrance that is both elegant and versatile.

I have tried my way through many popular iris fragrances over the years, here is a small (purely subjective) comparison:
- Dior Homme Intense (2011) : Very elegant, beautiful fragrance, but a little less wearable for me due to the familiar "lipstick" note. Still great for festive occasions.
- L'Homme : Soapy iris & poor performance on me. Unfortunately never really convinced me.
- L'Homme Intense : For me the better Prada L'Homme. Very nice fragrance. Darker than L'Homme, but the soapy iris is the same. Can also be worn as a daily in the colder months. Somehow less feel-good factor than VUI though.
- Gentleman Givenchy Eau de Parfum : Also a beautiful fragrance, but rather unspectacular. What put me off buying it is this "buttery" note, which I don't like here. Incidentally, I also smell the same note in Gentleman Givenchy Réserve Privée.
- Valentino Uomo Intense (2016) : I can only remember that it was too leathery for me when I tested it a few years ago. But maybe it's just that my taste has changed.

I've often heard that Dior Homme Intense (2011), Valentino Uomo Intense & Gentleman Givenchy Eau de Parfum smell almost the same. I can't confirm that with the best will in the world.

So back to the "new" Valentino Uomo Intense and its fragrance progression:

The fragrance starts fresh and, in comparison to all the fragrances mentioned, more fruity. The fruitiness comes from a gentle mandarin, which is neither sour nor particularly sweet and fits perfectly into the overall picture. It is immediately accompanied by a slightly powdery, fresh and elegant iris. I like the iris note better than in any other fragrance. It simply has an extremely high-quality feel and doesn't smell like a make-up box, soap, butter, etc. like some others do.
The leather note is also slightly present, but harmonizes perfectly with the other notes and never seems dominant or too harsh.
In the drydown, a super beautiful, sweet-creamy vanilla is added, which can still be detected on clothing for days.
All in all, simply a very well-rounded, elegant fragrance that simply makes you feel good and enhances your outfit.

Wearability:

The fragrance is sweet, but not as sweet as many other winter fragrances. It is very elegant, but adapts to the occasion. Of course, it really comes into its own with evening wear, but it can also be worn in the office and for leisure - especially in the colder half of the year.

Performance: Good to very good, but not beast fashion.
Flacon: Quite chic, but I liked the old one without the spikes on the neck better. The spray head is perfect though.
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Dibbelabbes

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Dibbelabbes
Dibbelabbes
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The triumvirate of iris fragrances: the fruity one
If you come across powdery iridescent fragrances at some point on your journey through the world of perfume, there are three names you can't avoid: Dior, Givenchy and Valentino.
Leaving aside the equally successful flankers and more intense perfume variants, there are three "big" fragrances:
Gentleman Givenchy Eau de Parfum
Dior Homme Intense (2011)
Valentino Uomo Intense

The Valentino Uomo Intense will be the first one I will give my opinion on here, after I have been able to test all three for a certain amount of time.
In general, I really like the fragrance! It is the freshest of all three and also totally fruity!
It generally starts off very loud and spicy, and it can hardly hide its sweetness. Over time, it becomes subtly milder, but it still retains its main notes: mandarin/orange, iris and also something more tart (I've often read about leather here, but I don't have that association at the moment).
As already mentioned, I think Valentino Uomo Intense is the freshest and also the fruitiest of the three fragrances mentioned above. Of course, it is perfect for the cold season, but I can imagine it just as well in the club, maybe just not on very young men?
Personally, I imagine this type of fragrance on adults anyway, but of course that's always a matter of taste! Durability and sillage are convincing. The fragrance is definitely perceptible, but you shouldn't overdo it.
In conclusion, I really like wearing this fragrance this winter. It's sweet and fruity, but also has something tart about it. Very nice!
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Patj1994

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Patj1994
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Mind-blowing lipstick iris bomb
This to me, smells like a more grown-up version of Dior Homme intense, with much much much much better performance. I’ll be lucky if I get 30 minutes of performance from DHI, from uomo intense, I get a solid 7-9 hours with strong projection.

Opens up very bright and citrusy with a strong waxy iris right up at the front. Dries down to a beautiful iris, tonka and vanilla combo. Such an incredible fragrance.

I would recommend this any day over DHI. If you want to buy one of the dior homme fragrances, go with the parfum, that one has nuclear performance.
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Jone309

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Younger brothers of Dior Homme Intense
In my opinion, Uomo Intense goes in the direction of Dior Homme Intense, but without the lipstick accord. I find the Dior more mature, but the Valentino a touch more masculine, which is also due to this light leather note. At the beginning, the Valentino is even slightly fruity, after which a clearly perceptible iris and light leather note remains. Leather but fortunately not too much. Longevity and sillage are really very good, you can easily perceive it for 8 hours, so be a little careful when dosing. It's perfect for winter evenings or occasions where you just want to smell sensual and seductive. But I would never wear it to the office, for example. All in all, it's a really great fragrance and definitely worth the price for me. Whether you prefer the Valentino or the Dior is really a matter of taste, but for me it's the Valentino.
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SalahharakeSalahharake 3 years ago
The bottle design looks absolutely fierce! Love it.
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Andres0719Andres0719 7 months ago
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Holy moly balls this smells amazing
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BertolucciKBertolucciK 8 months ago
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Warm, dark, powdery, sweet, leathery, spicy. Iris perfectly blended with tonka bean. In the base, a soft leather and some vanilla. Elegant.
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Apache1830Apache1830 1 year ago
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Opening is dry, powdery iris with mandarine.
Drydown is vanilla/chocolate iris leather, very elegant and masculine
Very good choice
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CrazysillageCrazysillage 3 months ago
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Quite similar to Dior Homme Intense, but less floral, more leathery, a bit sweeter, and simpler overall.
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