V Absolu
Valentino · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2005
≈ $70 · 100ml · approx. retail
V Absolu is the richer, more intense edition of the Valentino V line, layering fig and citrus over a warm vanilla-incense-musk base. It launched in 2005 alongside the original V.
The scent
Best for
FallWinterEvening
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