Valentino by Valentino
Women 1978
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Description
Valentino by Valentino is a green floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1978, this composition was created by Givaudan. The top notes reveal a vibrant freshness with green notes, peach, basil and lemon; the heart unfolds a complex florality of hyacinth, valley lily, jasmine, rose, cyclamen and carnation; while the base notes add elegance and persistence with oakmoss, musk, galbanum…
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Key notes
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Top
green notes
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Heart
hyacinth
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Base
oakmoss
Community
409 votes
- Positive 87%
- Negative 9.5%
- Neutral 3.4%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
1,059 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
409 votes
Season
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276 votes
Time of day
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167 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Valentino
Valentino by Valentino is a green floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1978, this composition was created by Givaudan. The top notes reveal a vibrant freshness with green notes, peach, basil and lemon; the heart unfolds a complex florality of hyacinth, valley lily, jasmine, rose, cyclamen and carnation; while the base notes add elegance and persistence with oakmoss, musk, galbanum and cedar.
Green, herbal and fougère Fruits, vegetables and nuts Flowers White flowers Woods and mosses
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How it wears
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
130 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
160 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
65 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
41 votes
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Selene
I’m stepping back slightly from the 80s to talk about a fragrance that truly embodies me, the first from Valentino. It reminds me enormously of Creed’s Fleurissimo (in fact, it’s practically identical); it’s a pity this Valentino isn’t so easy to find, as it would be brilliant to have Fleurissimo’s same beauty at such a low price. A splendid floral on par with Diorissimo, of first quality, so natural and elegant. Perhaps even fresher and more vibrant than Diorissimo, which tends to be beautiful but slightly heavier. The most relevant aspect of its composition is the narcotic note of lily of the valley, blended with violet and some juicy green notes (which sometimes lean more herbal), a triangle of absolute perfection. (Lily of the valley-Violet-Green notes) Moss and basil blend together very deep down, wrapped in a halo of shy citrus, providing the final touch to close the fragrance and make it even more interesting. They might be notes that are barely felt, but their presence is radical in the composition. As for Hyacinth, it’s surely present, but I feel it lost and overshadowed by the strength of the lily of the valley, the green tones, and the violet. I can’t praise a fragrance so highly if it reminds me of another, but I still can’t stop liking something that correlates with what I already love. I should compare the two fragrances (Fleurissimo-Valentino) to see which I prefer, something I can’t do right now, but soon I will give you my verdict. A dreamlike floral, which doesn’t aim to be intoxicating or weak, and lingers on the skin without being too noticeable.