Born in Roma The Gold Uomo
“Born in Roma The Gold Uomo by Valentino is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men”
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Respected, if divisive — a vanilla, amber composition with a powdery undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 2024 by Valentino, Born in Roma The Gold Uomo is a composition that seamlessly blends fresh and warm accords. Created by perfumers Michel Girard, Antoine Maisondieu, and Guillaume Flavigny, this Oriental Woody fragrance opens with solar notes and spicy elements like nutmeg before evolving into a heart of Virginia cedar. The base layers of vanilla and amber create a rich, powdery warmth that lingers on the skin.
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Application Tips
Apply Born in Roma The Gold Uomo to your pulse points for a slow reveal — the solar top notes fade within the first hour but give way to a rich base that blooms over time. Best suited for daytime wear when you want something sophisticated yet subtle.
Michel Girard
Founding perfumer · 40 fragrances
Designer Valentino
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The story behind the bottle.
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, blending mineral crispness with a warm embrace of wood and spice.
Fig. 01 — Born in Roma The Gold Uomo, Valentino
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