Born in Roma Uomo Purple Melancholia - Eau de Toilette

An amazing cologne that is in offensive to anyone

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] The Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Purple EDT has an amazing scent profile that is meant for every day use with the sexy smell of cardamom in the opening and with the base notes of amber wood the longevity I’ll give this cologne is very long lasting, this cologne will leave an amazing scent trail for anyone to walk up to you and ask what are you wearing the complexity of this cologne is complex at all it only has 4 notes and I believe all of those for notes is not offending at all in grand total I’ll rate this cologne a 10/10.

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] The bottle and aesthetics are consistent and modern. The scent is long lasting while having a good trail and not over powering by any means. It’s very inviting and relaxing at the same time which is rare for scents in this category.

Coconut forward with aromatics. Feminine leaning

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] The scent is a nice coconut- lavender combo with a hint of cardamom. This scent profile is not my particular taste but I can appreciate it. The projection and longevity is very strong and long. I would see this being used by a female more so than a male.

A cologne for the sophisticated

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] When I first sprayed this cologne, the first thing I smelled was a blast of amber and woody musk that slowly melted into a coconut and lavender dream. Although it is definitely targeted towards a more masculine crowd, I find it also appeals to women due to the soft lavender notes. It lasted throughout my shift at work and long after with an amazing projection and a siliage that left everyone asking "what are you wearing??"

Versatile oddity

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] The Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Ray de Toilette was an interesting surprise. At first I was taken aback by the mix of coconut and musky notes. I wasn’t the biggest fan at first, but the more I wore it out, the more I started smelling the more subtle flowery notes. I think this could be a good perfume for a night out while also potentially working as an everyday scent if paired with something else citrusy or coconuty. Overall, not my favorite scent but oddly versatile. If you like coconut AND oud, this is for you. If not, maybe another Valentino scent is calling.

A great edition to the Valentino line!

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] This scent is a great edition to the Valentino line. After trying it out, the scent has long lasting performance and is very versatile for both day and night. Overall, the scent projects strongly throughout the rooms and is a great addition to my collection.

My new go to

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] Valentino UOMO impresses with its intensity and complexity. The fragrance develops beautifully, revealing rich layers over time. Though reapplication may be needed to maintain its allure, the elegant bottle complements its sophisticated character. A refined, captivating scent.

Amazing summer scent

I received this product in exchange for my honest review. Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia is an amazing sweet summer scent that’s addictive. The opening hits with a bright, sparkling/sweet lift followed immediately by cardamom and a creamy coconut accord that makes it feel warm-weather friendly and slightly tropical without smelling like sunscreen. Within minutes, lavender comes through and keeps it clean and masculine, balancing the sweetness so it stays classy and wearable. The dry down is the best part: soft ambery woods wrap around the coconut and spice, creating a sweet-smooth finish that lingers on skin and clothes. Longevity is solid for an EDT—about 6–8 hours on me with nice projection the first couple hours. For the quality and unique scent profile, it’s great value.

Smooth Valentino Charm in a Striking Bottle

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] This Valentino fragrance genuinely surprised me in a good way. The formula feels well-crafted and lacks those cloying, synthetic notes that many similarly-priced alternatives have. It opens with a smooth but spicy cardamom that settles into a creamy coconut and soft lavender. Towards the end, it dries down into something warm, sweet, and slightly woody. Overall I think it's both inviting and modern, sweet (but not too much) while remaining masculine enough to be charming. It lasts a long time, and I think it remains pleasant throughout. It's lasting but not overpowering, and I never thought it was too strong. The presentation matched the quality of the scent, for me. I love the studded Valentino bottle—it feels both sturdy and high quality with a bit of heft to it. I found the atomizer to be perfect as well, with a useful mist that isn't too watery or too spread-out. It was very easy to put on and I'd say just two sprays were enough to last me the whole day. I think I could use this perfume no matter what the occasion or season, it's a versatile choice for people looking for an all-rounder.

Summer-friendly, softly spiced

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I absolutely love this one. It’s perfect for summer — light enough to wear all day without getting tired of it. Longevity isn’t super strong, but honestly, that’s part of the charm. It never feels overwhelming. I’m obsessed with cardamom (I even put it in my coffee every morning), so having that warm spice in this blend makes me love it even more. I own two other fragrances from Valentino, but this might be my favorite.

Versatile perfume with notes that uncover through

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] Valentino Born in Roma, Purple Melancholia truly hits the senses with notes of vanilla and plum. The initial scent delivers a mysterious cast as you try to search for the tone, but as the scent wears on, a dramatic aroma fills your senses. I would say it would be perfect for an evening night out and can be worn whether you are just casually enjoying or having a nice dinner. In short it is versatile enough. Let’s talk packaging, the attention to details is dramatic with pyramid glass design which adds to the elegance, the reverse cap adds the Valentino logo. This one hits the home run for me.

Creamy Photo-Realistic Coconut Scent

I received this fragrance in exchange for my honest review. It’s very pleasing sweet scent. Super easy to like. My wife is absolutely nuts about it. It has such a realistic coconut note. It’s hard to describe, not like a summer coconut note in some fragrances, but like the smell when you break open an actual coconut. It’s sweet and creamy and just so easy to wear. I found it lasting pretty long 4-5 hours, and definitely won’t offend anyone, you could wear this in the office without bothering anyone. It definitely projects off of you because my wife kept complimenting how much she could smell it and how good it smelled. Overall it’s a good all around scent with a photo-realistic coconut note. If that’s not your thing, then stay away, otherwise it’s great. For me it smells awesome, but the coconut in the (current winter time) for me just doesn’t do it for me. I’m curious how it’ll do in the summer. All in all, it’s unisex, could go either way, and it smells great. If you don’t like coconut, you might not like this, but otherwise it smells fantastic.