Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu

Name: Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu Eau de Parfum (EDP)
Brand: Valentino

Valentino · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2017

≈ $95 · 100ml · approx. retail

A mysterious woody-oriental composition opening with cinnamon and pepper over a smoky heart of incense and olibanum. Sandalwood anchors the dry, resinous base.

Woody Incense Amber Smoky

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Cinnamon Black Pepper

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Incense Frankincense (Olibanum)

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Sandalwood

Best for

FallWinterEvening

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