CardamomOpens with
CoconutHeart
AmberwoodDries down to
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Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia
The quiet intensity of a late-night walk through the cobblestone streets of Rome, where each step whispers secrets of the city's past.
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Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple MelancholiaPremium · $100–250
47%Similar accords, often for lessThe Most Wanted · AzzaroMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares cardamom and amberwood8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2026, Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia by Alberto Morillas is an aromatic woody amber Eau de Toilette. The fragrance opens with a burst of cardamom, which quickly gives way to the creamy richness of coconut and the herbal freshness of lavender. These notes blend seamlessly into a warm, enveloping base of amberwood. This scent draws inspiration from memories of a night spent in a Roman palace, creating an atmosphere that is both nocturnal and nostalgic.
This fragrance is best applied in moderation — one or two sprays are sufficient to capture its rich character. The cardamom top note fades quickly but leaves behind a lingering warmth from the coconut and lavender heart notes. Allow it an hour for the amberwood base to fully settle, creating a more intimate scent that feels close to skin rather than projecting widely.
Fig. 01 — Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia, Valentino
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
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The originalValentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple MelancholiaValentino · Premium · $100–250Azzaro · 2024The Most WantedShares Cardamom and Amberwood$40–100★ 4.57 (12,331)41%Match
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With Zara Amber In Bloom
Adds white floral, tuberose and animalic; shares two accords.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 52%, disliked or hated by 13%.