Very Valentino Pour Homme

11 reseñas

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• priethcallas

  October 5, 2013

  

  At first, it smells like a simplified version of my Salvador Dalí from 1992, with coriander and nutmeg at full strength and the sage more muted, exactly what I was looking for. Then the heart is lovely thanks to the classic florals and the tobacco, with a very soft rosewood. The dry down only lets the amber and musk stand out clearly. It’s a nice scent, halfway between the 90s and the minimalism of the 2000s. The longevity is good, about ten hours, although the trail is moderate for the first few hours and then drops to skin scent. It’s semi-formal, for daytime, ideal for winter or autumn, although being oriental, it’s generally soft. Apparently it’s no longer sold; I got lucky and found it in a miniature.

• priethcallas

  October 6, 2013

  

  At first, it smells like a simplified version of my Salvador Dalí from 1992, with coriander and nutmeg at full strength and the sage more muted, which suits me well. The heart is lovely thanks to those classic florals and the touch of tobacco, while the rosewood is very soft. At the end, only the amber and musk are clearly noticeable. It’s a nice fragrance, right between the 90s and the minimalist 2000s. The longevity is good, about ten hours, but the trail is moderate for the first three or four hours and then drops to skin scent. It’s semi-formal, for daytime, for winter or autumn, although as an oriental I think it’s generally soft. Apparently it’s discontinued; I was able to review it thanks to a miniature.

• jerry drake

  August 18, 2018

  

  Very Valentino for men. A light breakfast in a characterful neighbourhood. After wandering a few small and aesthetically non-top perfumeries (the ones I like most, in the end), I found this fragrance I’d never tried. I managed to elegantly avoid the sales assistants who, with great smiles, insisted on what sold best, while my senses were fully on, seeking something different. In a half-hidden corner appeared this Very. A blind buy, and after three sprays, I discovered a refined scent, distinct from the designer’s current offerings which won’t please everyone, but it has quality. The performance and trail work quite well: it’s not very strong, rather discreet but noticeable. It has a balsamic freshness and a sweet touch, ideal for romantic moments and quiet outings, perhaps a first date, where they’ll appreciate your style and originality. If you like it, there’s no age range, in my opinion.

• Bofifa

  December 15, 2018

  

  Very Valentino is a spiced woody fragrance very much of the late 90s. The opening is bright and fruity, but it dries down quickly with tobacco, sandalwood, and resinous woods. Despite the woods, it smells fresh, with a metallic tone, as if it were advancing along the path of sporty fragrances while adding complexity. I love it and it fits well with Ralph Lauren Romance, Antonio Miró’s Siesta, or Antonio Banderas: fresh, spicy, subtle, and angular. Subtlety is key, though I find it excessive. The projection is soft, which isn’t a problem, but the longevity feels short to me. It’s well-made, much to enjoy within its time, and adds refinement and elegance. (Tested thanks to Jerry Drake.)

• uhm

  November 12, 2019

  

  Of course, it smells of its era and Le Male paved the way. The Dreamer is similar. While Le Male is rarely described as having musk (Luca Turini says it’s dominant), all these scents give me quite a bit of musk. In Kristiansand, it’s excessive, so much so that I don’t like it: it’s dirty yet clean musks. The soft sandalwood adds elegance, the lavender a masculine and mature touch, and the anise and tobacco are very noticeable. It’s all abstract, a solid block. It doesn’t perform terribly well, but it’s decent; however, it’s not worth going crazy over since it’s discontinued.

• Boyfrag26

  March 4, 2020

  

  VERY VALENTINO is an oriental fragrance that balances sensual warmth with pure energy and emotion. Classified as refined, it differs from other popular Valentino scents; it is definitely a daring fragrance that everyone can either love or hate. Warm, smoky, subtle, strong, unusual, praiseworthy and ultra-masculine. Nutmeg and sage set the rhythm for a deep heart of Tobacco and Lavender, while Sandalwood and Amber in the base notes create a warmer choice for a mature man. In my opinion, VERY VALENTINO makes you a perfect man. So agreeable for the autumn months and those bohemian settings. Perfect for formal wear as well as intimate occasions. If you are seeking a true oriental fragrance, it will not disappoint. A beautiful perfume, but do test it first.

• charlotinable

  August 20, 2020

  

  I owned this almost twenty years ago and it fascinated me. I haven’t been able to get it back since and I adored it. Sweet, spicy, oriental and a truly divine scent.

• Edu Lezana

  December 8, 2021

  

  Another discontinued gem that I wore with great pleasure when it first launched. It possessed that perfect amber sweetness blended with spices, where anise really shone – at least on my skin. Valentino no longer takes many risks with their fragrances; they are easy to wear and feature soft scents. (Watch out!! I’m not saying they are bad… just that they have become too safe and lack standout personality. Very Valentino had presence, good longevity and a nice trail, yet was always pleasant and agreeable. Sweetened spices with amber hints and an oriental sandalwood made it quite ambiguous. A fine perfume.

• Adry_slim

  February 2, 2022

  

  Recently acquired a 50ml bottle from batch 2013… hadn’t smelled it in years, and upon returning to it, another scent from a bygone era came flooding back. It’s a fragrance that has long been out of print, obviously with minor differences, at least in my memory, though perhaps not so much in reality. Fortunately, I cherish a vial of about 3ml of Dolce & Gabbana’s men’s line, the zebra print. Allow me to quote my old grandad: ‘They don’t make perfumes like that anymore.’ Ha, ha! He’s a man who prefers sweets, but there was a time when lavender dominated, and fragrances like this Very Valentino, BY, and Casual Friday from Escada were made for the market. I’m not saying one was better than the other, but sometimes smelling these aromas from other eras brightens your day. Lavender, nutmeg, woods, a touch of flowers… From there, I moved on to the Uomo line, which I enjoy, especially the Intense version by Puig. However, now L’Oréal has once again ruined a brand; their recent launches, Born in Roma, are a pantomime of what Valentino once was. At least, I have 50ml of this Very Valentino to remember when Valentino was actually Valentino.

• Eucalipto

  June 3, 2022

  

  This review is from Jerry Drake, who chose this perfume to try. I would never have taken notice; it seems old-fashioned because it isn’t loud or overhyped, yet it dates from 1999, right at the turn of the millennium, not the 80s. I loved it immensely; I didn’t check the notes and expected it to be dated and old-school, but it’s the opposite. It’s not for young people, but the scent feels familiar yet fresh. Born in the 90s, it carries hints of what was coming at the start of the new century. The opening is fruity and sweet, with anise and nutmeg flooding the senses at first, giving me an apricot impression. Then a soft pipe tobacco emerges, shifting the direction, adding presence, elegance, and some dirty nuances that enrich the fragrance. It becomes woody and resinous, with a smoky, dirty, and warm character right through to the end. It denotes class; it’s neither too modern nor dated, simply elegant. The performance isn’t spectacular, but it makes itself felt in a pleasant, agreeable way; it’s there with you, and others will notice, though on my skin it doesn’t cling much. I liked it; it’s one of those fragrances that shouldn’t have been discontinued, surely many wore it. It brings together everything necessary: versatile, distinguished, and distinctive. A delightful discovery that goes into my mental archive of perfumes that should never have left.

• Eucalipto

  June 5, 2022

  

  This review is courtesy of Jerry Drake, who kindly selected this fragrance for me to try. I would never have taken notice; it smells ancient because it isn’t trendy or hyped, yet it’s actually from 1999—not the 80s, but almost the 00s. Listen, I loved it immensely. I hadn’t checked the notes and expected it to be old-fashioned and dated, but nothing could be further from the truth. While it certainly isn’t for the young at heart, its scent felt both familiar and novel to me. It’s clear its roots lie in the 90s, yet it hints at what was on the cusp of emerging in the early 2000s. The opening is curiously fruity and sweet; of course, the anise dominates at first, alongside nutmeg, flooding the senses. Interestingly, combined with the other top notes, it gives a stone-fruit impression, like apricot. As the anise lingers, a soft yet consistent pipe tobacco emerges, completely shifting the fragrance’s direction, adding gravitas, elegance, and earthy nuances that enrich the scent. From here on, it becomes woody and resinous, maintaining its smoky, earthy, and warm character until the very end. It’s a fragrance that denotes class. Perhaps it isn’t overly current, but it’s not dated; as I say, it’s elegant. While its longevity isn’t spectacular, it’s one of those scents that makes a pleasant and agreeable impression—it’s there with you, and others will notice, though I must admit it doesn’t cling to my skin for many hours. I liked it. It’s a fragrance that isn’t made anymore; I’m sure it was a signature scent for many, as it combines everything a fragrance needs to be so: versatile, distinguished, and distinctive. Undoubtedly a delightful discovery that now resides in my mental archive of perfumes that should never have been discontinued.