Valmont
The smell in short
It smells mostly oud and warm spicy. Bergamot and florida grapefruit at the top, jasmine and labdanum in the middle and amber and musk at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Valmont 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 Valmont
Valmont carries the name of its own house.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its oud side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Which weather suits Valmont
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: winter, fall, summer and spring. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is oud (100%), followed by warm spicy and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy oud and warm spicy smells and notes like jasmine and amber. Less obvious notes include lemon, orange blossom and nutmeg. Perfume fans rate it 3.97 out of 5.
Valmont price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €212. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Lattafa Velvet Oud but less than Amouage Outlands.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Lattafa Velvet Oud and Montale Paris Aoud Musk spread further.
If you like Valmont, try these
Similar picks to try: Lattafa Velvet Oud (9 shared notes), Montale Paris Aoud Musk (9 shared notes), Amouage Outlands (9 shared notes) and Rayhaan Terra (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Montale Paris Aoud Musk starts from €106.
Questions people ask
Does Valmont last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can men wear Valmont?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.