Just tried this today and I’m absolutely in LOVE. One of the best fragrances on the market. It’s fresh and light but interesting and wearable for everyday.
I was SO disappointed in this one....smells WAY too feminine...Just tried Coral Fantasy too...that one was bad as well....I used to LOVE every Valentino Frag...Not anymore...No more blind buys for me!!
Yeah, I got a sample of it in the mail Sunday. I like it a lot more than B.I.R. It's smoother and it lasts longer. Kinda reminds me of Eros as it dries down
At the store where I went to try it, they told me it’s more of a summer fragrance🗿 But I’d say it’s more of a spring/fall scent, not necessarily winter either in my opinion. I like something heavier for the winter.
thanks so much for posting this. it helped soooo much and now im buying this and ive got more than any compliments i have ever gotten in my life. It's sweet and fresh and comes with great boxing and thank u so much again for explaining every single part of the fragrance.
Valentino Uomo Born in Roma isn't a bad scent, people just hated on it because it wasn't more of what the original Uomo was. Every normal, non frag head I've had smell it absolutely love it. Is it my absolute favorite? No, but if I judge it on its own merits, it's definitely not bad.
I blind bought 4 real fragrances based on your commendations and was not let down. Big shot outs. But it seems that you are partial to winter notes, no?
Funny I sprayed this on today at a sephora. Went home and hung out in the heat for a bit. Smelled something amazing. And it was me. Still strong. I was at ulta later with a 3.4oz bottle.
For the life of me I couldn’t put my finger on it until you mentioned YSL Intense. I just received my Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Intense today. This in my opinion is fresher and does appear to last longer than the YSL Intense.
anyone know why my bottle doesn’t really project very well? even if I spray 6 times people sitting right next to me say they can’t smell it. It makes me very sad because I realllyyy love this fragrance.
Other than it's a fake bottle, I have no answer. Mine lasts about four hours or so, with reasonable projection. My advice.......... take a shower, then apply fragrance free moisturizer to the areas you normally spray. Then, ten minutes later, go berserk with the sprays (ten, twelve, fifteen, twenty sprays). If your friends are sitting close by, and they still can't smell you after that, it's fake and give up on it.
Hey Acid. How is it now? I have had several fragrances that had nothing going for them when first opened but after several weeks and I tried them again it seemed that the opening and projection strengthened radically. Dillon blue being the best example of this phenomenon. I wonder if the straw is filled with alcohol? Have no other explanation.
Great review! Picked this one up from Valentino website few days ago. Seems that all houses that sell their products thru US based Sephora are selling subpar mediocre even diluted frags compared to what one can get from overseas Sephora or houses website. But back to the subject, this one smells exactly how you described it.
I’m going to have to go to Nordstroms, spray it on skin and give it some hours. Bc I did not like how Born in Roman coral smelled on me after about a hour. The dry down of designer fragrances all end up smelling the same to me.
An idea for a series of videos: Pick a niche/high end designer fragrance (one per vid) and then pit its most well-known clones against one another to determine which is the best clone
@fragmericanidiot5061 if I had a sizeable collection, and ANY high end fragrances, I totally would do that. Unfortunately I'm poor and rely on guys like Ash to guide my frugal decisions 😅
@@wynonasbigbrowndragon6121 If you can get in to a Nordstrom you can get free samples of Parfums de Marly, Diptyque, Madison Margiela, Creed, Byredo, MFK, Hermes, and many more. Or scentsplit 🤷♂️
My ex hubby( now only friends) and I Sprayed it and we both love it. It did smell different in me and him. In me did smell sweeter. Just to compare, I tried Donna born in Rome Intense, but it was insanely sweet. Not for me.
Please talk about ysl Y edp and azzaro chrom edp. They smell so similar just chrome is less sweet. Chrome could honestly been a clone. With the price different do you see one being better than the other
So I’ve heard it’s boring. Hmm. I have all the other Born In Romas. Shall I complete the line? I think I’ll have to test this out. Maybe even blind buy when it hits discounters
Can be. If you're tired of tonka-vanilla, tonka-vanilla, tonka-vanilla, this is not going to solve your problems. If you do like that though, check it out
This. Bought a Cedrat Boise, people around me called it an old man's scent. Bought a Valentino Born in Roma Intense, 3 people said I smelled nice in one day.
They just have a herd mentality, they like things they think they should and hate things that are popular.. just go to the store and test fragrances and buy what you like, period.
@@nqobaniitaidube5582This. The average person you run into is not a snob. Don’t let these people dictate your opinion on a fragrance because I have many popular fragrances or generic fragrances that get me tons of compliments and I personally enjoy them.
Just got a few samples of Polo Red Parfum Can’t seem to find any reviews yet. Have you tried it? Never tried any others in the line so I can’t compare.
Red polo is 10000% recommended,,,, as long as you don’t mind having to spray it every 30 mins because it doesn’t last long but when it comes to the actual smell I HIGHLY recommend
Yeah I've been trying to figure out that myself because I want to try some different sents in the line I don't want to keep wearing the same one I like change up something different but still has a similarity to the original born in Roma
@@moreepicrandomness9508 I actually now have the born in Roma intense. My GF bought it for me for valentines. And man it’s a great one. Some similarities but you can tell they’re different scents. I recommend it
I really like this fragrance. Alot better then the original Born in Roma. My teenage child has claimed it theirs and has worn it everyday since I got it. Ordered the new Invictus Victory Elixir cause I was told that it was the best new release this year so far from a close friend in Europe. Also can't wait to get my nose on The Scent Magnetic and Givenchy Gentleman Society.
I’m in the U.K. - I own the new Invictus Victory Elixir and I’ve had positive comments, it’s growing on me! I own the new Magnetic too, it’s nothing special, I prefer last years ‘Le Parfum’.
I'm needing a new summer fragrance. I am about to run out of Versace man. I have tried several things in the past. I am 45 years old and like fresh clean scents I would say. I'm thinking about getting the EDP Savage again or possibly the EDP blue Chanel I've also had that. To the people that have this, should I buy a bottle based on what I've told you I liked? Thanks thanks for the input.
I think i'm going to add this Born in Roma Intense to my collection. But, Ash, i'd like you to compare this one to Boss the Scent Magnetic, and tell us which one you think is better. I think it would be a great battle. I think a lot of people would like to see this comparison. I am going to suggest this to others in the frag critique community.
Was looking for something that had an amber note because I had been using Nemaat Amber perfume spray. Everyone always latches on to the first powder smell of a light amber. It is nice but there's some warm note I like that stays behind on your clothes days after it's been sprayed. That was what I was looking for in my next perfume. All the women's had too many sweet notes or high notes. I already have perfume like that. They tried to get me on the Chanel wagon, but my body chemistry makes it smell like gasoline. I was running out of options in the women's lines the perfume counter had in stock so I told them I had no problem delving into men's and found this. I think what surprises me the most about this scent is it has Vanilla and Lavender notes. These are two scents I hated in the past. Bad lavender gives me headaches. Vanilla marketed for women is usually too sweet. I don't want to spend $100+ to smell like a cupcake if Bath and Bodyworks can do that for $10. This a great scent. I think I'll explore the Donna version next if it ever gets back in stock. Similar notes but there's jasmine in it. As much as I love my Tocca Florence, I think I'm ready to move on.
The fragrance color inside of the bottle I have is clear not pink but my travel bottle was a pink color. The clear color solution smells way better than the pink and it lasts for over 12 hrs.
Micheal Malul just threatened me with legal action if I didn’t charge a full 140$ for a used bottle or remove the listing. I can’t support anyone who doesn’t like the free market and uses threats
Still smells like invictus to me no lie. I tried it earlier today at Macy’s and the sales girl sprayed it on my arm, took a wiff of it and man the first thing that came to my mind was invictus..
I really like this fragrance bought at Dillard’s $128.00 Kind of reminds me a little of The Most Wanted by Night, not the same but similar. You could wear this in the summer in climate controlled, or a cooler evening. My wife thinks it’s more spicy than sweet but I really pick up on the sweetness but as you said not overly sweet. It’s safe too, you don’t fill a room but you do leave a trail. Radiates an arms length for a few hours, but last all day! Love your channel and your reviews.
I know this is off topic, but has anyone here gotten their nose on Lattafa Pride Al Ameed??? I have it, I like it, but it reminds me of something and I can’t seem to find out what.
Picked this up along with Jazz Club, it's a fun day/night switch and both are office friendly along with a compliment generator
My husband and I smelled this one at Sephora and we both loved it 😍 def getting this one
Just tried this today and I’m absolutely in LOVE. One of the best fragrances on the market. It’s fresh and light but interesting and wearable for everyday.
I was SO disappointed in this one....smells WAY too feminine...Just tried Coral Fantasy too...that one was bad as well....I used to LOVE every Valentino Frag...Not anymore...No more blind buys for me!!
@@willw3736Does your boyfriend like it?
@@willw3736 you better use deodorant spray.
I picked this up a few days ago and it’s my favorite Valentino fragrance, along with coral fantasy
Which one do you think is better? Overall and in terms of longevity?
I know the original BIR didn't get a lot of love online. But to date it is my most complimented fragrance. Maybe it's just my chemistry.
Fantastic underrated scent
No people actually love it. Fragrance people just think its “generic”
A lot of men seem to forget that when you buy an aftershave it should never be to your own taste but to the taste of those you'd like to attract..
@@itsjustwan2512 Recent fragnetica reviews, people are releasing its OG status
@@MrSplattyHDcan’t tell if ur being dar or not
i have had it for a week now and i rly love it its so sweet that its almost like candy
Yeah, I got a sample of it in the mail Sunday. I like it a lot more than B.I.R. It's smoother and it lasts longer. Kinda reminds me of Eros as it dries down
Haha we must live close
@@Bucephalus84 GB🍊
Where did you get ur sample from?
@@brehzay2937 Joshua Richards
At the store where I went to try it, they told me it’s more of a summer fragrance🗿
But I’d say it’s more of a spring/fall scent, not necessarily winter either in my opinion. I like something heavier for the winter.
Date night frag imo. Could even be considered a club banger because it’s pretty loud for the first few hours.
You can wear it anytime you’d wear Le Male or Prada Sport
Mate all sweet parfums are winter !
You CAN wear it in summer but I would def not consider it a summer fragrance 💀
I sprayed this once in Sephora and instantly bought
thanks so much for posting this. it helped soooo much and now im buying this and ive got more than any compliments i have ever gotten in my life. It's sweet and fresh and comes with great boxing and thank u so much again for explaining every single part of the fragrance.
I absolutely love this fragrance 10/10 for me
Couldn't agree more!
Valentino Uomo Born in Roma isn't a bad scent, people just hated on it because it wasn't more of what the original Uomo was. Every normal, non frag head I've had smell it absolutely love it.
Is it my absolute favorite? No, but if I judge it on its own merits, it's definitely not bad.
this!
I agree. Everyone that smelled it thought it was fantastic. In the fraghead community, it's mixed results at best.
You can never satisfy people. If it smelled similar to the original there would be compliants. Lose lose situation
Way too simple for Valentino....so disappointing ...Valentino used to knock it out of the park...those days are gone!!
Which scent of theirs has the iris accord? Just ran out of my dior homme intense. Looking for another iris based frag@@willw3736
Just got this smells amazing definitely like over the original
This one smells great. Gratitude for reviewing it. 👍🇺🇲
I blind bought 4 real fragrances based on your commendations and was not let down. Big shot outs. But it seems that you are partial to winter notes, no?
He definitely has a bias for more cool weather and darker frags I've noticed. Not to say he doesn't show love to some fresh scents.
Which fragrances did you buy? Can i have a brief review of them?
Hey Ashe can you do a top 10 spring/summer fragrances for 2023
Yesss I need that. It’s about to start getting warm/spring where I am so I need some!!
@@zzirfamo24 knowing him he already filmed it and is waiting to release
@@UndyingMemes that’s tru
Smelt this today, and fell in love with it.Might buy it in the near future
Funny I sprayed this on today at a sephora. Went home and hung out in the heat for a bit. Smelled something amazing. And it was me. Still strong. I was at ulta later with a 3.4oz bottle.
ash valentino born in roma intense or ysl intense pick 1 please which you thinks more fresh and more complimented
For the life of me I couldn’t put my finger on it until you mentioned YSL Intense. I just received my Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Intense today. This in my opinion is fresher and does appear to last longer than the YSL Intense.
anyone know why my bottle doesn’t really project very well? even if I spray 6 times people sitting right next to me say they can’t smell it. It makes me very sad because I realllyyy love this fragrance.
Other than it's a fake bottle, I have no answer. Mine lasts about four hours or so, with reasonable projection.
My advice.......... take a shower, then apply fragrance free moisturizer to the areas you normally spray. Then, ten minutes later, go berserk with the sprays (ten, twelve, fifteen, twenty sprays). If your friends are sitting close by, and they still can't smell you after that, it's fake and give up on it.
Weird..I had about 2-3 of projection with only 3 sprays for the first hour of use
Hey Acid. How is it now? I have had several fragrances that had nothing going for them when first opened but after several weeks and I tried them again it seemed that the opening and projection strengthened radically. Dillon blue being the best example of this phenomenon. I wonder if the straw is filled with alcohol? Have no other explanation.
Great review! Picked this one up from Valentino website few days ago. Seems that all houses that sell their products thru US based Sephora are selling subpar mediocre even diluted frags compared to what one can get from overseas Sephora or houses website. But back to the subject, this one smells exactly how you described it.
What do you mean by powdery, & is the smell long lasting?
Initially reminded me of Ralph's Club EDP - but the dry down shifts away from that into it's own
Got it looking forward thank you. Have worn it a couple days via store to confirm. Think spring fall winter
Love the original born in Roma. Just grabbed the intense today
How is it
how you like it?
I’m going to have to go to Nordstroms, spray it on skin and give it some hours. Bc I did not like how Born in Roman coral smelled on me after about a hour.
The dry down of designer fragrances all end up smelling the same to me.
A curious question, do you trash or save the boxes?
Save. In fact I keep my fragrances in their original boxes
An idea for a series of videos: Pick a niche/high end designer fragrance (one per vid) and then pit its most well-known clones against one another to determine which is the best clone
You should do that
@fragmericanidiot5061 if I had a sizeable collection, and ANY high end fragrances, I totally would do that. Unfortunately I'm poor and rely on guys like Ash to guide my frugal decisions 😅
Get a life
@@wynonasbigbrowndragon6121 Fair enough 😂
@@wynonasbigbrowndragon6121 If you can get in to a Nordstrom you can get free samples of Parfums de Marly, Diptyque, Madison Margiela, Creed, Byredo, MFK, Hermes, and many more. Or scentsplit 🤷♂️
I'm loving it as well. It just wafts all day long... Absolutely love it! Loving the new Code as well which I just got in yesterday
The edt?
@@a54936 yea the new Code edt is awesome. Both of these releases are just top notch, starting the year off nicely
I got the same batch code as u is that rare?
My ex hubby( now only friends) and I Sprayed it and we both love it. It did smell different in me and him.
In me did smell sweeter. Just to compare, I tried Donna born in Rome Intense, but it was insanely sweet. Not for me.
Would you rather get this one or Azarro The Most Wanted EDP Intense?
Thanks for the review!!! Going to pick up some!!
When does GG Society come out? I’m looking forward to the review
What's your opinion on Murdock Black Tea? it's a fougere, I've only seen at Nordstrom.
Please talk about ysl Y edp and azzaro chrom edp. They smell so similar just chrome is less sweet. Chrome could honestly been a clone. With the price different do you see one being better than the other
OG Born in Roma is a classic. Others not so much
So I’ve heard it’s boring. Hmm. I have all the other Born In Romas. Shall I complete the line? I think I’ll have to test this out. Maybe even blind buy when it hits discounters
Can be. If you're tired of tonka-vanilla, tonka-vanilla, tonka-vanilla, this is not going to solve your problems. If you do like that though, check it out
This just came in like another hour ago. Absolutely love this! So different then my normal stuff
Is there an app or website to help me stay up to date on new releases of every fragrance?
This or bad boy extreme?
Not bad. I have D&G One Royal Night, so this doesn't move the needle for my collection.
You gotta try the new boss the scent magnetic
JUST BOUGHT IT IN DUBAI AIRPORT JUST LOVE IT ❤
Does it work as a signature scent in winter and fall?
I had a sample of Coral Fantasy, which one should I buy?
Does each purchase come with a free purse?
😂
@@VeganChiefWarrior it's too feminine for my taste
The cologne snobs in the comments are HILARIOUS!
They're snobs for not liking a new release?
@@thefragrancevol753 yes
This. Bought a Cedrat Boise, people around me called it an old man's scent. Bought a Valentino Born in Roma Intense, 3 people said I smelled nice in one day.
They just have a herd mentality, they like things they think they should and hate things that are popular.. just go to the store and test fragrances and buy what you like, period.
@@nqobaniitaidube5582This. The average person you run into is not a snob. Don’t let these people dictate your opinion on a fragrance because I have many popular fragrances or generic fragrances that get me tons of compliments and I personally enjoy them.
Just got a few samples of Polo Red Parfum
Can’t seem to find any reviews yet. Have you tried it?
Never tried any others in the line so I can’t compare.
Red polo is 10000% recommended,,,, as long as you don’t mind having to spray it every 30 mins because it doesn’t last long but when it comes to the actual smell I HIGHLY recommend
Reminds me of some kinda modern Le Male w vanilla and lavender
Does this remind anyone of Initio Side Effect?
How similar is it to the original uomo born in Roma? I love that one. And would it last longer? Thinking of getting it
Yeah I've been trying to figure out that myself because I want to try some different sents in the line I don't want to keep wearing the same one I like change up something different but still has a similarity to the original born in Roma
@@moreepicrandomness9508 I actually now have the born in Roma intense. My GF bought it for me for valentines. And man it’s a great one. Some similarities but you can tell they’re different scents. I recommend it
I really like this fragrance. Alot better then the original Born in Roma. My teenage child has claimed it theirs and has worn it everyday since I got it.
Ordered the new Invictus Victory Elixir cause I was told that it was the best new release this year so far from a close friend in Europe. Also can't wait to get my nose on The Scent Magnetic and Givenchy Gentleman Society.
I’m in the U.K. - I own the new Invictus Victory Elixir and I’ve had positive comments, it’s growing on me! I own the new Magnetic too, it’s nothing special, I prefer last years ‘Le Parfum’.
Givenchy gentleman society? I’m gonna check that out….!
@@DanJD1255 I haven't even tried The Scent Le Parfum. I want to though.
@@DanJD1255 How's the performance?
@@justintime8096 It’s nice, give it a try!
10/10 frag, hands down!
This or Invictus Victory?
Valentino didn’t change gears, L’Oréal did. Let’s be honest here.
this parfum valentino born in roma intense is it last longer??
How much did they pay you?
I'm needing a new summer fragrance. I am about to run out of Versace man. I have tried several things in the past. I am 45 years old and like fresh clean scents I would say. I'm thinking about getting the EDP Savage again or possibly the EDP blue Chanel I've also had that. To the people that have this, should I buy a bottle based on what I've told you I liked? Thanks thanks for the input.
Try Parfums de marly sedley it’s a little pricey but it is perfect for the summer
Does this smell like azzaro wanted parfum?
10:07 you learn something new every day 😐
I think i'm going to add this Born in Roma Intense to my collection. But, Ash, i'd like you to compare this one to Boss the Scent Magnetic, and tell us which one you think is better. I think it would be a great battle. I think a lot of people would like to see this comparison. I am going to suggest this to others in the frag critique community.
Could you please review alhambra baroque rouge 540!
So… if im now thinking to buy one of born in roma lineup. Do i buy this one instead of the original Born in Rome? Or i stick to the original?
This one intense
I love it but I whish they had tone down that weird hint of codfish oil it has in the mid, although it doesn't last much it stills off-putting 😢
Was looking for something that had an amber note because I had been using Nemaat Amber perfume spray. Everyone always latches on to the first powder smell of a light amber. It is nice but there's some warm note I like that stays behind on your clothes days after it's been sprayed. That was what I was looking for in my next perfume.
All the women's had too many sweet notes or high notes. I already have perfume like that. They tried to get me on the Chanel wagon, but my body chemistry makes it smell like gasoline.
I was running out of options in the women's lines the perfume counter had in stock so I told them I had no problem delving into men's and found this.
I think what surprises me the most about this scent is it has Vanilla and Lavender notes. These are two scents I hated in the past.
Bad lavender gives me headaches. Vanilla marketed for women is usually too sweet. I don't want to spend $100+ to smell like a cupcake if Bath and Bodyworks can do that for $10.
This a great scent. I think I'll explore the Donna version next if it ever gets back in stock. Similar notes but there's jasmine in it. As much as I love my Tocca Florence, I think I'm ready to move on.
Hi, you have to get a hand over Lattafa winners trophy silver, it's a spot on dupe of this one!!!!
Not sure if you already did one on Jack Black Blue Mark Eau de Parfum? could you?
The fragrance color inside of the bottle I have is clear not pink but my travel bottle was a pink color. The clear color solution smells way better than the pink and it lasts for over 12 hrs.
They probably messed up and gave you original born in roma on your full size bottle and your travel is actual born in Roma intense lol
Love it has a nice pop! Must have for sure!
I love the scent
aside from coral fantasy, born in roma was never my cup of tea. but i know a lot of people like the other frags in the lineup
It smelled like a woman to me
The Intense makes the BIR look like dogshit
I like bir there's nothing wrong with it imo.
I love the coral fantasy. Im a big tobacco guy. When i heard valentino was making a new scent i was hoping they were gonna do a edp of it.
Coral fantasy is my go to fragrance. Almost done with my first bottle
Anything that smells like this but is beastmode?
Anyone tried Bvlgari Rain Essence yet?
Micheal Malul just threatened me with legal action if I didn’t charge a full 140$ for a used bottle or remove the listing. I can’t support anyone who doesn’t like the free market and uses threats
Can they even legally do that 😂
Still smells like invictus to me no lie. I tried it earlier today at Macy’s and the sales girl sprayed it on my arm, took a wiff of it and man the first thing that came to my mind was invictus..
Intense doesn't have to be literally Intense😂
Is it edp or edt?
2:12 ............
i js got it at i feel like it doesn’t project very well and doesn’t last well
You probably go nose blind. I work a 10h shift and do about 8 sprays and it last all day. I’ve been told by people
@@ChapaDB 8 sprays is wild, i just do 4, front of neck, back of neck, and both forearms
I really like this fragrance bought at Dillard’s $128.00 Kind of reminds me a little of The Most Wanted by Night, not the same but similar. You could wear this in the summer in climate controlled, or a cooler evening. My wife thinks it’s more spicy than sweet but I really pick up on the sweetness but as you said not overly sweet. It’s safe too, you don’t fill a room but you do leave a trail. Radiates an arms length for a few hours, but last all day! Love your channel and your reviews.
Did u get any free gifts or samples after buying it?
No I did not
Ena Shores
I spray on the big part of the paper too Ashton 🤣
But I don't know if is just me or I Just remind me of Halloween Man X but stronger than Halloween. Can you correct me?
me too, i had both and side by try
Honestly? This fragrance just makes me sneeze like crazy
Smitham Road
Born in roma intense vs uomo intense😉
I love it strong 8/10
Great video
Princess Track
Does BIR intence come edt ?
VonRueden Ridge
Bottles look nice not sure about the juice
I just didn't like this one, too sweet for me
Is this better than the Uomo Eau de Toilette Intense?
At 10:00 was that intentional hahahah
9:59 😂
Which is better Valentino born in roma intense or stronger with you intensely? Plsss I need answer
Valentino
I know this is off topic, but has anyone here gotten their nose on Lattafa Pride Al Ameed??? I have it, I like it, but it reminds me of something and I can’t seem to find out what.
Not yet
I have it! I quite like it. The leather is nice.
Marvin Glens
This fragrance smells exactly like the invictus, the same smell. I’m very bored about fragrances with vanilla and sweet scents.