Valentina Poudre by Valentino
Brand: Valentino
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A soft, elegant powdery floral blending musky ambrette and iris with creamy tonka bean, vanilla, and sandalwood.
Is Valentina Poudre worth it?
How it smells: Opens with powdery notes and ambrette (musk mallow), iris and tuberose at the heart, then dries down to vanilla and sandalwood.
Scent Score: 71/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 67, versatility 93, layerability 53 and value 67, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring, fall and winter, for the office and evenings. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Feminine.
Scent Character
Floral · Powdery Floral
EDP · Introduced 2016 · Women
Key accords: Powdery Notes, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Iris, Tuberose, Vanilla, Sandalwood
Top Notes
- Powdery Notes
- Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
Heart Notes
- Iris
- Tuberose
Base Notes
- Vanilla
- Sandalwood
- Tonka Bean
Occasions: Office, Evening, Casual, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Valentina Poudre by Valentino belongs to the floral fragrance family. A soft, elegant powdery floral blending musky ambrette and iris with creamy tonka bean, vanilla, and sandalwood. Valentina Poudre opens with Powdery Notes and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). The heart brings Iris and Tuberose. It dries down to Vanilla, Sandalwood, and Tonka Bean.
How to wear Valentina Poudre
On skin, Valentina Poudre by Valentino has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, fall, and winter. Reach for it for office, evening, casual, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette by Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Apply Valentina Poudre first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette on top for citrus lift. Start with 2 sprays Valentina Poudre : 2 sprays Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Valentina Poudre opens with Powdery Notes and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).
The heart brings Iris and Tuberose.
It dries down to Vanilla, Sandalwood, and Tonka Bean.
What to layer with Valentina Poudre
Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla, sandalwood, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Valentina Poudre first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Valentina Poudre : 2 sprays Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette
Sandara by Phlur
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Valentina Poudre first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sandara on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Valentina Poudre : 2 sprays Sandara
Portfolio Royale Stallion by Al Haramain
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Valentina Poudre first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Portfolio Royale Stallion on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Valentina Poudre : 2 sprays Portfolio Royale Stallion
L'Homme Prada Intense by Prada
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share iris, sandalwood, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Valentina Poudre first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer L'Homme Prada Intense on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Valentina Poudre : 1 spray L'Homme Prada Intense
Poets of Berlin by Vilhelm Parfumerie
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share iris, vanilla, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Valentina Poudre first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Poets of Berlin on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Valentina Poudre : 2 sprays Poets of Berlin
Pairings to approach with care
Erba Pura by Xerjoff
Not Recommended · 30/99
Erba Pura has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Erba Pura brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Valentina Poudre first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Erba Pura on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Valentina Poudre : 1 spray Erba Pura
Supremacy Not Only Intense by Afnan
Not Recommended · 31/99
Supremacy Not Only Intense has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Supremacy Not Only Intense brings a chypre contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Valentina Poudre first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Supremacy Not Only Intense on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Valentina Poudre : 1 spray Supremacy Not Only Intense
Related fragrances and why
- Valentina by Valentino — Another version of Valentina from Valentino.
- Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette by Maison Francis Kurkdjian — Both include vanilla, sandalwood, and tonka bean.
- Sandara by Phlur — Both include vanilla and sandalwood.
- Portfolio Royale Stallion by Al Haramain — Both include vanilla and sandalwood.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Valentina Poudre?
Valentina Poudre opens with Powdery Notes and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). The heart brings Iris and Tuberose. It dries down to Vanilla, Sandalwood, and Tonka Bean.
How long does Valentina Poudre last, and how strong is it?
Valentina Poudre by Valentino has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Valentina Poudre?
It's best in spring, fall, and winter. It suits office, evening, casual, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with Valentina Poudre?
Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla, sandalwood, and tonka bean. Apply Valentina Poudre first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette on top for citrus lift. Start with 2 sprays Valentina Poudre : 2 sprays Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette.
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