Valentino
V
2005ItalyLongevity · ModerateSillage · Strong$128 retail★ 3.8 community ratingBuy on FragranceShop $82
A luminous citrus-floral that opens with juicy fig and grapefruit before settling into creamy sandalwood warmth
Top Notes
FigMandarin OrangePink Grapefruit
Heart Notes
RoseFreesiaNeroli
Base Notes
SandalwoodAmbergrisCedar
Accords
woody· Dominantcitrus· Dominantfruity· Prominentfloral· Moderaterose· Moderateamber· Moderatesweet· Moderatepowdery· Moderatewarm spicy· Moderatebalsamic· Moderate
Best Clone
The best clone of Valentino V is Futura La Homme by Armaf, with a 78% accuracy score. A fraction of the cost of the $128 original.
Best Seasons
Spring71%
Summer44%
Fall / Autumn95%
Winter100%
Best Occasions
Professional100%
Casual88%
Night Out53%
2 Clones Found
Best Match
Armaf
Futura La Homme
78%accuracy
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone performs well in the top and middle notes but falls slightly short in base longevity and the subtle interplay of sandalwood-cedar-ambergris found in the original. Futura La Homme is generally 15-20% cheaper and offers good value for the similarity, though the finish isn't quite as refined.
Amazon
Rasasi
Daarej
78%accuracy
$11
FragranceShop
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Longevity
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Sillage
Daarej delivers better longevity and sillage than expected for a clone, but the ambergris note lacks the warmth and sophistication of the original, making it feel slightly more linear and less layered throughout the wear.
AmazonFragranceNet $15FragranceShop $11