Valentino Uomo Intense Review – Why You Need It
Uomo Intense.
One of the classiest vanilla colognes for men.
Valentino Uomo Intense was released in 2021. It is based on vanilla, powdery iris, and leather. It lasts eight to ten hours on the skin with moderate and consistent projection. In this review, I will describe its smell and performance and if it’s worth it.
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What Does Valentino Uomo Intense Smell Like?
Upon the first spray is a quick blast of tangy mandarin freshness. Now it is present but not necessary. It almost immediately gets overpowered by the dominant iris. The opening is all about the iris with a lipstick vibe.
Clary sage does add a crisp, herbaceous boost to the opening. Yet, it’s mild because the iris is so strong. It’s the type of iris found in 2011 Dior Homme Intense rather than Prada Colognes.
As the scent progresses from the mid to the dry-down, vanilla creeps in. It adds sweetness and warmth but never comes across as sugary. Not long after, leather fuses with vanilla, and the two are inseparable for the rest of the wear.
As the Uomo Intense finishes, it is heavy, warm, and rich. All of these qualities amount to its ability to be so classy and sophisticated.
Valentino Uomo Intense notes:
TOP NOTES
- Mandarin Orange
- Nutmeg
MID NOTES
- Juniper
- Sage
BASE NOTES
- Iris
- Vanilla
- Leather
- Tonka Bean
- Patchouli
Performance
Uomo Intense lasts eight to ten hours on the skin with gentlemanly projection. It pushes out two to three feet for a large portion of the wear. The intensity weakens near the end. However, it always stays present. This performance is with three sprays.
This is spring, fall, winter, and cool summer wear. It can’t have heat, or the powderiness and leather become too much.
As for occasions, it is all. This is an extremely versatile fragrance. The gentlemanly projection is great in close-quarter settings as it doesn’t overwhelm. Yet, it stands out on dates and formal occasions above all other men’s fragrances.
Lastly, mass appeal and likability are excellent. This comes mainly from the gentlemanly projection. But it also that the iris, vanilla, and leather combination are extremely likable and alluring.
Valentino Uomo Intense Clones
The most similar fragrance is 2011 Dior Homme Intense. However, I won’t compare the two, as the 2011 version has been discontinued. Thus, Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum is the most similar fragrance.
It has all the same accords but with the absence of vanilla. It is a better copy of the iris and leather.
Final Words
Valentino Uomo Intense is worth it. There are no red flags about it. It’s a great performer, versatile, quality, masculine, and decently affordable. I enjoy it for dates and formal occasions since it is a very classy and sophisticated fragrance.
After you try Valentino Uomo Intense, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.