Top Notes 
Citrus fruits
Magnolia
Bergamot
Lily of the valley
Orange
Tarragon
Mandarin orange
Blackcurrant
Jubtroflex
Heart Notes 
Jasmine
Rose
Violet
Woody notes
Rosemary
Base Notes 
Amber
Musk
Vanilla
Sandalwood
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Something Mainstream to Sink Your Teeth Into!
Hello hello! Once again, I'm here, sitting at the computer and fiddling with the keyboard (okay… I should probably phrase that differently… :D) and writing down my scent impression for you. Today, it's about the EDT version of Very Valentino, which I had already described a few days ago in its EDP version.
As I mentioned with the EDP, I received the sample of this fragrance from a perfumer who seems to love this scent above all else and therefore forced it upon me, with the threat that I should love the scent just as much, tssss… :DD
Since I already described the EDP, I can say that Very Valentino is generally very beautifully done. With EDPs and EDTs, one might expect fewer differences, but sometimes those differences can be more pronounced than one might think. Therefore, it definitely makes sense that I'm describing practically the same scent here, so I hope it’s not too boring for you and that you’ll read this comment as well :)
And if you don’t read it, then it’s surely due to the newly rekindled heatwave after the brief cooling! :D
And now, let’s get started!
In any case, I would also say that the projection of the EDT is generally significantly higher than that of the EDP.
As already mentioned with the EDP, the noted peppery notes turn out to be woody notes here, which come across as a bit “spicy,” but also work very well with the sweet floral scents. This fragrance also includes a very nice amber-musk combination, where the amber is more noticeable than the musk. This combination can be smelled from the start, but it really seems to ramp up from the heart note. I also find the rosemary nice, which, although not particularly strong, can definitely be detected upon close sniffing and fits the scent very well. This is also a significant difference compared to the EDP, as I couldn’t really sniff out the rosemary in the EDP at all.
In the base, it essentially remains the same, and the scent doesn’t change much anymore. You continue to smell a lovely mix of amber and musk, perhaps with a tiny hint of vanilla at the end. Overall, a very nice fragrance and, due to the better sillage and longevity, in my opinion, also the clearly better scent compared to the EDP.
No, I actually find this fragrance slightly more complex and fuller, as you can detect a few more scent notes upon close sniffing than with the EDP. Rosemary is a good example of this, as I didn’t perceive this herbal note at all in the EDP. Otherwise, individual scent notes here are more intense, especially the amber and musk mix. Additionally, the fragrance also seemed a bit spicier to me.
It’s nice that the fragrance is an all-rounder, making it suitable for both warm and cooler days. It is also versatile in terms of “usage,” from daily wear to making an impression… uh, I meant of course for going out :D
So, if I had the choice, I would always reach for the EDT, as I simply find it better and more beautiful than the EDP. A good reason is also, of course, the sillage and longevity, which have been significantly improved in the EDT. Otherwise, I always recommend testing beautiful fragrances like this one. The question is, however, whether you can still find this scent anywhere…
Anyway, that’s it for now. I wish you all a lovely evening and see you next time! :)
As I mentioned with the EDP, I received the sample of this fragrance from a perfumer who seems to love this scent above all else and therefore forced it upon me, with the threat that I should love the scent just as much, tssss… :DD
Since I already described the EDP, I can say that Very Valentino is generally very beautifully done. With EDPs and EDTs, one might expect fewer differences, but sometimes those differences can be more pronounced than one might think. Therefore, it definitely makes sense that I'm describing practically the same scent here, so I hope it’s not too boring for you and that you’ll read this comment as well :)
And if you don’t read it, then it’s surely due to the newly rekindled heatwave after the brief cooling! :D
And now, let’s get started!
The Scent:
The scent actually starts almost exactly like the EDP; at the beginning, you can smell fresh notes like lemons and mandarins, along with green and herbaceous scents, which probably come from tarragon, as well as a slight, peppery spiciness. There are also floral-sweet notes, primarily from the powdery and soft violets. You can probably also detect lily of the valley, but I’m really terrible at identifying flowers :DIn any case, I would also say that the projection of the EDT is generally significantly higher than that of the EDP.
As already mentioned with the EDP, the noted peppery notes turn out to be woody notes here, which come across as a bit “spicy,” but also work very well with the sweet floral scents. This fragrance also includes a very nice amber-musk combination, where the amber is more noticeable than the musk. This combination can be smelled from the start, but it really seems to ramp up from the heart note. I also find the rosemary nice, which, although not particularly strong, can definitely be detected upon close sniffing and fits the scent very well. This is also a significant difference compared to the EDP, as I couldn’t really sniff out the rosemary in the EDP at all.
In the base, it essentially remains the same, and the scent doesn’t change much anymore. You continue to smell a lovely mix of amber and musk, perhaps with a tiny hint of vanilla at the end. Overall, a very nice fragrance and, due to the better sillage and longevity, in my opinion, also the clearly better scent compared to the EDP.
The Sillage and Longevity:
The sillage is quite okay; you are definitely enveloped in a nice scent cloud that is detectable for a while. By the way, the sillage of the EDT is significantly stronger than that of the EDP. The longevity is a bit longer than eight hours, during which it smells reasonably constant in intensity and doesn’t weaken as quickly as the EDP.The Bottle:
The bottle is rectangular and has a slightly curved bottom. The label of the EDT bottle is gray and filled in, while the trapezoidal cap is the usual milky color. Overall, a beautiful bottle. Conclusion:
So folks, that was the EDT version of Very Valentino. As I mentioned with the EDP, the olfactory differences may not be that great, but they are still there, and I’m not just talking about the significantly stronger sillage, which is the most noticeable difference between the two scents. No, I actually find this fragrance slightly more complex and fuller, as you can detect a few more scent notes upon close sniffing than with the EDP. Rosemary is a good example of this, as I didn’t perceive this herbal note at all in the EDP. Otherwise, individual scent notes here are more intense, especially the amber and musk mix. Additionally, the fragrance also seemed a bit spicier to me.
It’s nice that the fragrance is an all-rounder, making it suitable for both warm and cooler days. It is also versatile in terms of “usage,” from daily wear to making an impression… uh, I meant of course for going out :D
So, if I had the choice, I would always reach for the EDT, as I simply find it better and more beautiful than the EDP. A good reason is also, of course, the sillage and longevity, which have been significantly improved in the EDT. Otherwise, I always recommend testing beautiful fragrances like this one. The question is, however, whether you can still find this scent anywhere…
Anyway, that’s it for now. I wish you all a lovely evening and see you next time! :)
Igli
