Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy82%
The Scoop
Looking for something close to Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Intense? Reverie Aqua from Zimaya is the warm spicy and aromatic alternative people keep suggesting. It holds a 4.6 out of 5 community rating from 297 votes, is usually described as long lasting with moderate projection and is seen as great value by those who own it. About 160 people say it reminds them of the original.
Key Differences
Adds cardamom, chestnut and amber on top of the original's note list.
Fragrance Profile
★ 4.6 community ratingCommunity Insights
★ 4.6 from 297 ratingsWhat people who wear Zimaya Reverie Aqua report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
warm spicy
aromatic
lavender
amber
vanilla
powdery
musky
fresh spicy
Longevity
Very weak0%
Weak3%
Moderate35%
Long lasting60%
Eternal2%
Sillage
Intimate3%
Moderate58%
Strong36%
Enormous2%
Who wears it
Female1%
More female0%
Unisex9%
More male57%
Male33%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced1%
Overpriced1%
Ok3%
Good value23%
Great value72%
People say it reminds them of
What people like
- High-quality bottle with magnetic cap
- Safe blind buy for sweet fragrance fans
- Exceptional value for the price
- Pleasant spicy sweet and fresh blend
What people dislike
- Requires maceration to reach full potential
- Overwhelming sweetness in high summer heat
- Sharp and screechy opening
- Linear scent profile lacks complexity
What wearers say
“Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Intense has been a go to for me since getting into the hobby. I love it so much I honestly didn't want to find a good dupe. I didn't, I found a version better than the original. This some home make the DNA better by sweeting up the base just enough to knock off the hard vetiver edge. I own Liquid Brun which is said to be the Clone of all Clones but this one is my New #1 Clone of Clones. If you like this DNA do not hesitate if you can find a bottle.”
“I got new 2025 batch, so the smell didn't develop yet, but I can see potential in this. I will put it in the drawer and wait a month or two with high hopes ;)I've got lattafas discovery set, where is also Asad bourbon. Almost same opening, but I think zimaya is sharper and more linear compared to Asad bourbon. On the dry down, I like bourbon more, because it becomes softer more seductive than aqua, which is like I said to linear for me. But zimaya is still new, so this maybe isn't fair comparison.”
“This fragrance smells like stronger with you when sprayed in the air. On skin the opening is cardamom forward and kind of reminds me of la nuit de l’homme. When it dries down it resembles the most wanted and it settles down to the chestnut and amber with a hint of cardamom. This fragrance doesn’t really remind me of valentino bir intense which is a bit of a disappointment as i was looking for a clone of it.”