Valentino Uomo Intense was released in 2016. A leather with a bit of gourmand perfection. This is a more intense version of the original, hailed as being more charismatic and masculine.
Notes of mandarin orange, clary sage, iris, tonka bean, vanilla and leather. This is an EDT, eau de toilette. This bottle is the studded collar (2021 version).
Fragrantica - "Masterpiece. I don't get a lot of resemblance to DHI like everybody says, closer to Gentleman edp. Dark, leathery, iris, with juuuuust a touch of sweetness. It's exactly what I wanted. A lot of sweet fragrances are too sweet for my taste, this one is jackpot for me. 10/10"
Fragrantica - "Intoxicating, luxurious & BOLD, this to me was the feeling of getting dressed up to go out for a fancy dinner and then the desert is this super rich gourmet dark chocolate mousse that is expensive but worth every bite."
Fragrantica - "A gorgeous smelling fragrance that smells much more expensive than it costs. If I had to choose between DHI, Prada l’homme intense and VUI then I’m going with VUI. The opening is definitely the best out of all three and the dry down is just as good in its own way as the other two. 10+ hours on my skin, a must buy in my opinion. 9.9/10."
Fragrantica - "Well, after wearing it once, it is true, it smells nearly the same as DHI but the fragrance’s sillage is heavier, sweeter and more vanillic, projecting way more than DHI. It is a crowd pleaser scent, like DHI, it is classy and elegant, masculine with a touch of softness. I wore it to Church last Sunday, everybody who walked past me was like sniffing, smiling and checking me out."
Fragrantica - "I’m in love with this scent, it is unreal how nothing ever compares to the smell of this. Everything fades in comparison in terms of how exquisite it is. Perfectly blended in every aspect, all the notes never overwhelm one another and it settles in such a creamy vanilla/leather/tonka bean air. It is bordering on a gourmand and half the price of one too.
I’ve heard a lot of labels to describe a man that wears this but I personally describe the vibe as: dark, brooding, mysterious, elegant, bad boy, seductive…"
