Uomo The Red by Valentino
Brand: Valentino
Concentration: EDT
Scent overview
Valentino Uomo The Red combines a bright cranberry opening with spicy ginger, nutty hazelnut, and a soft iris heart. Its leathery, tonka-tinged drydown feels polished and sensual, making it especially effective in cool weather and evening settings.
Scent Character
EDT · Introduced 2016 · Men
Key accords: Cranberry, Bergamot, Myrrh, Ginger, Hazelnut, Iris
Top Notes
- Cranberry
- Bergamot
- Myrrh
Heart Notes
- Ginger
- Hazelnut
- Iris
Base Notes
- Leather
- Tonka Bean
- Vetiver
Occasions: Evening, Date, Casual, Special Occasion
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Uomo The Red by Valentino belongs to the oriental fragrance family. A rich, smooth blend of tart cranberry and aromatic myrrh warmed by ginger, hazelnut, iris, leather, and creamy tonka bean. Uomo The Red opens with Cranberry, Bergamot, and Myrrh. The heart brings Ginger, Hazelnut, and Iris. It dries down to Leather, Tonka Bean, and Vetiver.
How to wear Uomo The Red
On skin, Uomo The Red by Valentino has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDT concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening, date, casual, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Good Girl by Carolina Herrera. Apply Good Girl first — its gourmand depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Uomo The Red over the top for oriental complexity. Start with 2 sprays Uomo The Red : 2 sprays Good Girl and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Uomo The Red opens with Cranberry, Bergamot, and Myrrh.
The heart brings Ginger, Hazelnut, and Iris.
It dries down to Leather, Tonka Bean, and Vetiver.
What to layer with Uomo The Red
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Good Girl first — its gourmand depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Uomo The Red over the top for oriental complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Uomo The Red : 2 sprays Good Girl
La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share iris and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Uomo The Red first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer La Vie Est Belle on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Uomo The Red : 2 sprays La Vie Est Belle
Fahrenheit by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, leather, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Fahrenheit first — its woody depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Uomo The Red over the top for oriental complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Uomo The Red : 2 sprays Fahrenheit
Dior Homme Intense by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share iris and vetiver.
Order: Apply Uomo The Red first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Dior Homme Intense on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Uomo The Red : 2 sprays Dior Homme Intense
Paradoxe by Prada
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and iris.
Order: Apply Uomo The Red first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Paradoxe on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Uomo The Red : 2 sprays Paradoxe
Pairings to approach with care
Hugo Man by Hugo Boss
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Hugo Man brings an aromatic contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Uomo The Red first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Hugo Man on top for aromatic lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Uomo The Red : 2 sprays Hugo Man
Amour Sans Detour Valentino by Valentino
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Amour Sans Detour Valentino brings a chypre contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Uomo The Red first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amour Sans Detour Valentino on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Uomo The Red : 2 sprays Amour Sans Detour Valentino
Related fragrances and why
- Good Girl by Carolina Herrera — Both include bergamot and tonka bean.
- La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme — Both include iris and tonka bean.
- Fahrenheit by Dior — Both include bergamot, leather, and tonka bean.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Uomo The Red?
Uomo The Red opens with Cranberry, Bergamot, and Myrrh. The heart brings Ginger, Hazelnut, and Iris. It dries down to Leather, Tonka Bean, and Vetiver.
How long does Uomo The Red last, and how strong is it?
Uomo The Red by Valentino has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDT concentration.
When should you wear Uomo The Red?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening, date, casual, and special occasion.
What layers well with Uomo The Red?
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and tonka bean. Apply Good Girl first — its gourmand depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Uomo The Red over the top for oriental complexity. Start with 2 sprays Uomo The Red : 2 sprays Good Girl.
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