Uomo by Valentino
Brand: Valentino
Concentration: EDT
Scent overview
Valentino Uomo balances polished Italian elegance with a comforting gourmand heart of coffee, hazelnut, and chocolate. Its supple leather and cedar base gives the fragrance a masculine, sophisticated finish that works especially well in cool weather and dressed-up settings.
Scent Character
EDT · Introduced 2014 · Men
Key accords: Bergamot, Myrtle, Coffee, Hazelnut, Chocolate, Leather
Top Notes
- Bergamot
- Myrtle
Heart Notes
- Coffee
- Hazelnut
- Chocolate
Base Notes
- Leather
- Cedar
Occasions: Office, Evening, Casual, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
Fragrance overview
Uomo by Valentino belongs to the woody fragrance family. A refined blend of bright bergamot and aromatic myrtle over roasted coffee, hazelnut, cocoa, and smooth leathered woods. Uomo opens with Bergamot and Myrtle. The heart brings Coffee, Hazelnut, and Chocolate. It dries down to Leather and Cedar.
How to wear Uomo
On skin, Uomo by Valentino has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDT concentration. It's best in fall, winter, and spring. Reach for it for office, evening, casual, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss. Apply Uomo first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Uomo : 2 sprays Boss Bottled and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Uomo opens with Bergamot and Myrtle.
The heart brings Coffee, Hazelnut, and Chocolate.
It dries down to Leather and Cedar.
What to layer with Uomo
Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and cedar.
Order: Apply Uomo first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Uomo : 2 sprays Boss Bottled
Gentleman by Givenchy
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and cedar.
Order: Apply Uomo first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Gentleman on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Uomo : 2 sprays Gentleman
Interlude Man by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and leather.
Order: Apply Uomo first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Interlude Man on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Uomo : 2 sprays Interlude Man
À la rose Eau de Toilette by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and cedar.
Order: Apply Uomo first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer À la rose Eau de Toilette on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Uomo : 2 sprays À la rose Eau de Toilette
Journey Man by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and spicy scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and leather.
Order: Apply Journey Man first — its spicy depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Uomo over the top for woody complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Uomo : 2 sprays Journey Man
Pairings to approach with care
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 33/99
Tobacco Vanille has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco Vanille brings a tobacco contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Tobacco Vanille first — its tobacco depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Uomo over the top for woody complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Uomo : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Dave by Henry Rose
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Dave brings a gourmand contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Uomo first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Dave on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Uomo : 2 sprays Dave
Related fragrances and why
- Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss — Both include bergamot and cedar.
- Gentleman by Givenchy — Both include bergamot and cedar.
- Interlude Man by AmouageBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include bergamot and leather.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Uomo?
Uomo opens with Bergamot and Myrtle. The heart brings Coffee, Hazelnut, and Chocolate. It dries down to Leather and Cedar.
How long does Uomo last, and how strong is it?
Uomo by Valentino has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDT concentration.
When should you wear Uomo?
It's best in fall, winter, and spring. It suits office, evening, casual, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with Uomo?
Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and cedar. Apply Uomo first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Uomo : 2 sprays Boss Bottled.
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