Very Valentino Pour Homme

11 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• priethcallas

  October 4, 2013

  

  At first, it smells like a simplified version of my Salvador Dalí from 1992, with loads of coriander and nutmeg and a muted sage, which is exactly what I was looking for. Then the heart is lovely thanks to classic florals and tobacco, with a very soft rosewood. The dry down only lets the amber and musk really shine through. It’s a beautiful scent, halfway between the nineties and the minimalism of the 2000s. The longevity is good, about 10 hours, though the sillage is moderate for the first few hours before dropping to skin scent. It’s semi-formal, for daytime wear, ideal for winter or autumn, although being an oriental, it’s generally soft. Apparently, it’s no longer sold; I got lucky and picked it up as a miniature.

• priethcallas

  October 8, 2013

  

  At first, it smells like a simplified version of my Salvador Dalí from 1992, with loads of coriander and nutmeg and a muted sage, which works well for me. The heart is lovely thanks to those classic florals and the touch of tobacco, while the rosewood is very subtle. At the end, only the amber and musk really stand out. It’s a beautiful fragrance, right between the nineties and the minimalists of the 2000s. The longevity is good, about ten hours, but the sillage is moderate for the first three or four hours before dropping to skin scent. It’s semi-formal, for daytime wear, 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 27, 2018

  

  Very Valentino for Men. A light breakfast in a neighborhood with character. After browsing a few small, aesthetically unimpressive perfumeries (the ones I like best, in the end), I found this fragrance I’d never tried before. I managed to elegantly sidestep the salespeople who, with big smiles, kept pushing the bestsellers, while my senses were totally on, hunting for something different. In a slightly hidden corner, this Very appeared. I bought it blind, and after three sprays, I discovered a refined scent, distinct from the designer’s current offerings that won’t appeal to everyone, but it has quality. The performance and trail work quite well: it’s not overpowering, more 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 limit, in my opinion.

• Bofifa

  December 11, 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’s taking the path of sporty fragrances but adding complexity. I love it and it pairs 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 an issue, but the longevity feels short to me. It’s well-made, enjoyable during its wear time, and brings refinement and elegance. (Tested thanks to Jerry Drake.)

• uhm

  November 9, 2019

  

  Absolutely, it smells like its era and Le Male paved the way. The Dreamer is similar. While Le Male isn’t usually described as having musk (Luca Turin says it’s the dominant note), all these scents give me a strong musk impression. In Kristiansand, it’s intense—so much that I don’t even like it: dirty yet clean musks. Soft sandalwood adds elegance, lavender gives that mature masculine touch, and the anise and tobacco are very noticeable. It’s all abstract, one solid block. It doesn’t last incredibly long, but that’s fine; it’s not worth going crazy over just because it’s discontinued.

• Boyfrag26

  March 9, 2020

  

  VERY VALENTINO is an oriental fragrance that balances sensual warmth with pure energy and emotion. Classified as refined, it’s different from other popular Valentino scents—definitely a risky fragrance that everyone can either love or hate. Warm, smoky, subtle, strong, unique, praiseworthy, and ultra-masculine. Nutmeg and sage set the rhythm for a deep heart of Tobacco and Lavender, while the warmest base notes of Sandalwood and Amber make this a choice for a mature man. In my opinion, VERY VALENTINO makes you a perfect man. Pleasant enough for autumn months and bohemian settings. Perfect for formal use as well as intimate occasions. If you’re looking for a true oriental fragrance, you won’t be disappointed. Beautiful perfume, but test it first.

• charlotinable

  August 17, 2020

  

  I owned this almost 20 years ago and it fascinated me. I haven’t been able to find it since, and I absolutely loved it. Sweet, spicy, oriental, and a truly divine scent.

• Edu Lezana

  December 12, 2021

  

  Another great discontinued fragrance that I wore with great pleasure when it first hit the market. It had that perfect amber sweetness blended with spices, where anise really stood out on my skin. These days, Valentino doesn’t take many risks with their scents. They create easy-to-wear fragrances with soft aromas. (Note: I’m not saying they’re bad… just that they’ve become too safe and lack standout personality. Very Valentino had presence, great longevity, and a nice trail, but was always pleasant and agreeable. Sweetened spices with amber touches and an oriental sandalwood made it quite ambiguous. A good perfume.

• Adry_slim

  January 29, 2022

  

  Recently, I got my hands on a 50ml bottle with batch 2013… I hadn’t smelled it in years, and upon returning to it, another scent from a different era came to mind—one that has been out of catalog for a while, obviously with slight differences, at least in my memory. Well, not so much in my memory; luckily, I cherish a 3ml sample of Dolce & Gabbana’s ‘The One’ (the men’s version, the zebra print). Let me quote my old grandpa: ‘They don’t make fragrances like this anymore.’ Haha. He’s someone who mostly likes sweet scents, but there was a time dominated by lavender, and fragrances like this Very Valentino, BY, and Casual Friday by 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 bit of flowers… From there, I move to the Uomo line and really enjoy it, especially Puig’s Intense Under the Hand version. But now, L’Oréal has destroyed a brand again. Their latest 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

  May 21, 2022

  

  This review is courtesy of Jerry Drake, who kindly selected this fragrance for me to try. I would never have paid it any attention; it smells old because it isn’t hyped or trendy, yet it’s actually from 1999—not the 80s, but the late 90s. Honestly, I loved it. I hadn’t even checked the notes; I expected it to be dated and old-fashioned, but the opposite is true. While it’s not a scent for young people, its aroma felt both familiar and novel to me. It clearly has its roots in the 90s but also hints at what was coming in the early 2000s. The opening is surprisingly fruity and sweet, though the anise immediately hits you along with nutmeg, flooding the senses. Curiously, combined with the other top notes, it gives off an apricot-like vibe. As the anise lingers, a soft yet consistent pipe tobacco emerges, completely shifting the scent’s direction and adding gravitas, elegance, and some dirty nuances that enrich the aroma. From there, it turns woody and resinous, maintaining its smoky, dirty, and warm character until the very end. It’s a fragrance that denotes class. Maybe it’s not super current, but it’s not dated; it’s elegant. While the performance isn’t spectacular, it’s one of those scents that makes itself known in a pleasant, engaging way. It’s right there with you, and others will notice, though I must admit it doesn’t last long on my skin. I liked it. It’s a fragrance that isn’t made anymore. I’m sure it was a signature scent for many because it combines everything a perfume needs: it’s versatile, distinguished, and distinctive. Definitely a pleasant discovery that goes into my mental archive of fragrances that should never have disappeared.

• Eucalipto

  June 2, 2022

  

  This review is by Jerry Drake, who chose this perfume to try. I would never have paid it any mind; it sounds old because it’s not hyped, but it’s from 1999, almost the 00s, not the 80s. I loved it a ton; I didn’t check the notes and expected it to be dated and old-fashioned, nothing could be further from the truth. It’s not for young people, but its scent feels familiar yet fresh. It was born in the 90s but has touches of what was coming at the turn of the century. The opening is fruity and sweet, with anise and nutmeg flooding the start, giving me an apricot vibe. Then a soft pipe tobacco appears, shifting the direction, adding presence, elegance, and some dirty nuances that enrich it. It turns woody and resinous, with a smoky, dirty, and warm character all the way through. It denotes class; it’s not too current nor dated, it’s elegant. The performance isn’t spectacular, but it makes itself felt in a pleasant and agreeable way, there it is, with you, and others will know, even though it doesn’t cling much to my skin. I liked it; it’s one of those fragrances that aren’t made anymore, surely it was a signature for many; it brings together everything necessary: versatile, distinguished, and distinctive. A pleasant discovery that goes into my mental archive of perfumes that should never have left.