Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence
“Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence by Valentino is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men”
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Well loved by wearers — a woody, leather composition with a oud undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2018 by Valentino and crafted by perfumer Julien Rasquinet, Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence is a sophisticated Oriental Woody fragrance for both women and men. The composition centers around oud, which brings an earthy warmth and depth that’s both intriguing and captivating. Coupled with aromatic spices and leather notes, it creates a rich blend of contrasts — the sharpness of fresh spices against the smoky embrace of oud, balanced by powdery undertones that soften its intensity.
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Application Tips
Apply this fragrance sparingly — it has a strong presence that builds gradually on the skin. The aromatic spices are most prominent initially but give way to the deeper notes of oud and leather over time, making it ideal for evening wear or special occasions.
Julien Rasquinet
Founding perfumer · 64 fragrances
Julien Rasquinet’s life took a decisive turn when his father met nose extraordinaire Pierre Bourdon, by accident in an airport. Rasquinet who didn’t know anything about perfumery beyond his own passion for it, called Bourdon, who decided to take him instead of thousands of other candidates to be his last student, and bare his legacy, as Edmond Roudnitska had done with him. Call it perfumer’s intuition.
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The story behind the bottle.
The intimate atmosphere of a dimly lit study, where the scent of leather-bound books and smoldering incense intertwine in the still air.
Fig. 01 — Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence, Valentino
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