What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is truffle and peach. The heart brings Madagascar vanilla and tuberose. On the skin it settles into patchouli and oakmoss. Overall it smells earthy and white floral.
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Valentina Assoluto notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Valentino Valentina Assoluto EDP
Valentino is the house behind Valentina Assoluto EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear.
Valentina Assoluto sillage
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €98, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Giorgio Group Giorgio Animal and Giorgio Group Giorgio Pink Bloom.
Other Valentino perfumes
This house has 31 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Uomo Intense 2021, Uomo Born In Roma Intense and Uomo Intense.
The style of Valentina Assoluto
The strongest accord is earthy (100%), followed by white floral and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy earthy and white floral smells and notes like Madagascar vanilla and patchouli. Less obvious notes include bergamot, Italian jasmine and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 3.82 out of 5.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Giorgio Group Giorgio Animal and Cacharel Eden. Base notes like patchouli and oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from this line
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released between 2013 and 2016.
Valentina Assoluto dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Giorgio Group Giorgio Animal (6 shared notes), Cacharel Eden (5 shared notes), Giorgio Group Giorgio Pink Bloom (6 shared notes) and Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Cacharel Eden starts from €40.
Questions people ask
When did Valentina Assoluto come out?
It came out in 2012.
Is Valentina Assoluto good for summer?
It is better in fall and winter. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.