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Valentino Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia vs DefineMe Nearly Noon
Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
Cardamom
Heart
CoconutLavender
Base
Amberwood
Accords
Coconut
100%
Lavender
77%
Warm spicy
72%
Aromatic
66%
Sweet
60%
Amber
56%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia by Valentino is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia was launched in 2026. Top note is Cardamom; middle notes are Coconut and Lavender; base note is Amberwood. In early 2026, Valentino released Born in Roma Donna Purple Melancholia and Born in Roma Uomo Purple Melancholia, new limited-edition flankers of the Born in Roma line. The originals launched in 2019 as modern reinterpretations of Valentino Donna (2015) and Valentino Uomo (2014). The Purple Melancholia editions draw inspiration from memories of a night spent in a Roman palace, introducing a darker, more reflective mood to the collection.Born in Roma Uomo Purple Melancholia is an aromatic woody amber Eau de Toilette. The composition opens with cardamom, followed by creamy coconut and aromatic lavandin, before settling into a warm amberwood base. The fragrance is presented in a bold purple bottle, emphasizing its nocturnal and nostalgic character.Born in Roma Uomo Purple Melancholia will be available in 50 ml and 100 ml sizes.
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Notes
Top
CardamomWhipped CreamFig Nectar
Heart
Rice PuddingCoconutSaffron
Base
SandalwoodVanilla BeanAmberwood
Accords
Sweet
100%
Warm spicy
83%
Vanilla
71%
Woody
65%
Coconut
55%
Aromatic
50%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Nearly Noon by DefineMe is a fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Nearly Noon was launched in 2024. Nearly Noon was created by Dominique Bouley and Pierre Bouley. Top notes are Cardamom, Whipped Cream and Fig Nectar; middle notes are Rice Pudding, Coconut and Saffron; base notes are Sandalwood, Vanilla Bean and Amberwood. Nearly Noon is a fragrance collaboration between DefineMe and PerfumeTok influencer Sniff with Steph. This scent captures the magic of creamy sandalwood, rich vanilla, spiced rice pudding, and irresistible fig nectar, offering a sophisticated yet comforting experience.
Notes in Common
30% sharedShared (3)
CardamomCoconutAmberwood
Only in Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia
Lavender
Only in Nearly Noon
Whipped CreamFig NectarRice PuddingSaffronSandalwoodVanilla Bean
Rating
4.07vs3.84
Ratings
2,498vs428
Concentration
EDTvsEDP
Launch Year
2026vs2024
Which should I buy?
Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia is the community's favourite of the two.
- Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia is rated higher by the community: 4.07 from 2,498 ratings, against 3.84 from 428.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia and "moderate" for Nearly Noon.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia is voted best for spring and summer; Nearly Noon for fall and winter.
Buy Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia if you want the higher-rated option; pick Nearly Noon if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.