Valentino
Born in Roma Intense EDP
“Smoked vanilla and leather — the scent of a slow winter evening with better plans.”
A sweet-woody date-night designer with clear 'Most Wanted' DNA overlap — Antoine Maisondieu and Guillaume Flavigny's 2023 Intense flanker to the Born in Roma Uomo line. An amber-fougère structure built around Bourbon Vanilla and smoked vetiver, softened by lavandin.
The take
What works
- ●Smoked vetiver-vanilla leather combo is genuinely seductive
- ●Warm and complex beyond its designer price
- ●Excellent date night investment
Trade-offs
- ●Strictly cold weather — overheats badly
- ●Projection fades sooner than the composition deserves
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Earned a spot in 3 of our editorial picks
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's a cheaper alternative to Born in Roma Intense?
Lattafa Lattafa Asad Bourbon matches at 78% similarity in our database. $24–$30 vs $90–$130 — it captures most of the DNA at a fraction of the price. Not identical, but the gap is smaller than the price difference suggests.
What does Born in Roma Intense smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Valentino Born in Roma (70%), Valentino Born in Roma The Gold Uomo (56%), Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club New York (54%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.
How long does Born in Roma Intense last?
8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 80/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear Born in Roma Intense?
Strongest in winter and fall, evening-leaning. Suited to date night, night out, casual.
Is Born in Roma Intense worth it?
At $90–$130, yes for this tier. Smoked vetiver-vanilla leather combo is genuinely seductive. Warm and complex beyond its designer price.
Details
- Perfumer
- Antoine Maisondieu, Guillaume Flavigny
- Collection
- Born in Roma