How does it differ from the original Born in Roma Uomo?

This flanker swaps the original's bright ginger and mineral woods for a creamier coconut and cardamom accord. It is sweeter and softer, with less of a sharp woody edge.

Is it more suited to day or night?

The warm ambery woods and coconut lean toward evening and cool weather. It is less fresh than typical daytime colognes.

What are the main notes?

Cardamom, lavender and a creamy coconut accord up top, over an ambery, woody base.

Is it a strong projector?

It is an eau de toilette with moderate projection. Expect it to sit closer to the skin than a parfum.

A single spray bottle of the eau de toilette.

It is marketed as a men's fragrance, though the sweet coconut and lavender make it wearable by anyone who likes creamy woody scents.

Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia EDT Spray men

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$136.95at WalmartChecked Nov 12

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Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia EDT Spray men

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Last seen at $136.95 at Walmart on Nov 12.

Our take on the Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia EDT Spray men

Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia is a men's eau de toilette built on cardamom, lavender and a creamy coconut accord over a woody, ambery base. It is the softer, more reflective flanker in the Born in Roma line, trading the original's bright ginger-and-vetiver sharpness for a warm, nostalgic feel. It suits men who want a smooth, comforting scent for cool weather and evening wear more than a fresh daytime cologne. Compared with the original Born in Roma Uomo, it reads sweeter and creamier, with less of a mineral, woody edge.

Best forMen who like warm, creamy woody scentsCool-weather and evening wearFans of the Born in Roma line wanting a softer flankerGift buyers after a designer men's fragrance

Pros

Creamy coconut and cardamom opening stands out from typical fresh colognes
Lavender keeps it aromatic rather than purely sweet
Warm ambery woods give good depth for evening wear
Distinctive purple bottle in the studded Born in Roma design
Works as a cooler-weather signature scent

Cons

Coconut accord divides people; some find it too sweet
Moderate projection rather than a loud statement scent
Not a fresh daytime or hot-weather pick
Eau de toilette concentration means shorter wear than parfum versions

Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia EDT Spray men prices at every store

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What reviewers say

Reception is mixed to positive. Buyers drawn to the creamy coconut and cardamom opening praise its warmth and comfort, while others find the sweetness too much and wish for more of the original's woody sharpness.

What people mention

Scent profileMixedSome love the creamy coconut and cardamom warmth; others find it overly sweet.
LongevityCriticisedSeveral wearers say it fades faster than they hoped for an eau de toilette.
ProjectionMixedIt sits close to the skin rather than filling a room.
VersatilityMixedPraised for cool weather and evenings, less suited to hot days.
Bottle designPraisedThe studded purple bottle is often called out as a display piece.

About the Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia EDT Spray men

Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia is an eau de toilette spray for men. It is an ambery, aromatic and woody fragrance.

It opens with spicy cardamom and a creamy coconut accord. Sparkling bergamot and lavender complement these notes. The scent is meant to evoke nostalgia, comfort and reflective ease.

Type: Eau de toilette spray
Size: 3.3
Scent type: Citrus and woods
Scent family: Earthy and woody
Key notes: Cardamom, lavender, coconut
Other notes: Bergamot
For: Men

Specifications

size: 3.3Source

Questions and answers

How does it differ from the original Born in Roma Uomo?: This flanker swaps the original's bright ginger and mineral woods for a creamier coconut and cardamom accord. It is sweeter and softer, with less of a sharp woody edge.
Is it more suited to day or night?: The warm ambery woods and coconut lean toward evening and cool weather. It is less fresh than typical daytime colognes.
What are the main notes?: Cardamom, lavender and a creamy coconut accord up top, over an ambery, woody base.
Is it a strong projector?: It is an eau de toilette with moderate projection. Expect it to sit closer to the skin than a parfum.
What is in the box?: A single spray bottle of the eau de toilette.
Is it unisex?: It is marketed as a men's fragrance, though the sweet coconut and lavender make it wearable by anyone who likes creamy woody scents.
Where is the Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia EDT Spray men cheapest?: At Walmart, for $136.95, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia EDT Spray men?: Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings.