Uomo Born in Roma Intense by Valentino

With Valentine's Day approaching this weekend, I decided to open my travel-size Uomo Born in Roma Intense by Valentino and give it a try. The lovely pink color of this fragrance seemed perfect for the occasion.

Upon application, you are greeted with a sweet, ginger-powdery vanilla scent. The opening note aligns perfectly with the modern vanilla trend that is currently popular. It has a candy-like sweetness that many people will likely enjoy. Beneath the vanilla, I detected a hint of lavender, which helps keep the scent fresh and makes it more wearable for me. After about 15 minutes, I began to pick up some light woody notes that accompanied the opening, adding a more masculine profile. Eventually, the drydown occurs, where the vanilla and woody notes once again take center stage while the ginger and lavender begin to fade.

In terms of performance, expect great projection off the skin for the first hour. After the initial hour, the scent settles closer to the body for up to three hours. However, you can still smell it on yourself for up to the seventh hour as a skin scent.

Overall, this is another winner for the line. Great to wear anytime it gets slightly cooler in the year. Something you can easily wear out on a date or hanging out with friends.

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