Collection: Valentino

Ten millilitres: the practical size for Valentino

Here is a practical rule: the Born in Roma scents are sweet, long lasting and easy to overapply, so 10 ml is the format that fits how most people actually wear them. Enough for a month of two-spray days, small enough to try a second flanker alongside. Decant Sample lists 14 Valentino references, mostly from the Uomo and Donna lines.

Reading the Born in Roma family

Valentino Donna Born In Roma is jasmine and vanilla over blond woods, the modern reference for the house. Valentino Donna Born In Roma Intense deepens it for winter, Valentino Donna Born In Roma Yellow Dream brightens it for summer, and a green edition adds a leafy twist. For men, Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense pairs lavender with vanilla and suede, while a coral edition is the fresher option. Two matching Donna and Uomo editions in the same purple livery make an interesting pair to compare with 2 ml Valentino samples.

The original Uomo and a word on shipping

Valentino Uomo is the house's hazelnut and leather classic, and Valentino Uomo Intense turns it into a vanilla and iris evening scent. Either works well as a 5 ml Valentino decant for a season. Every Valentino perfume vial is hand-filled from the original bottle in France and shipped inside Europe with standard shipping at €4.95, free from €59.

Valentino decants: frequently asked questions

Which Valentino sample should a woman try first?

Valentino Donna Born In Roma, the balanced jasmine and vanilla original. If you already know you love sweetness, go straight to Valentino Donna Born In Roma Intense. For warm weather, Valentino Donna Born In Roma Yellow Dream is the better fit. Order 2 ml of two and compare.

Valentino Uomo or Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense for a man?

Valentino Uomo is nutty, leathery and slightly bitter, a smart daytime choice. Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense is sweeter and warmer, with lavender and vanilla for evenings. They suit different moments, so a 3 ml of each is a reasonable first order.

Do Valentino decants ship outside France?

Yes. Parcels leave France for every European country and many destinations further away; standard shipping on European orders is €4.95, and free from €59. Each vial is filled by hand from an original Valentino bottle, labelled with name and volume, and packed so the glass arrives safely.