BergamotOpens with
SageHeart
AmbergrisDries down to
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Valentino · Sold as masculine
Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Rockstud Noir
The sharp click of heels on cobblestones, where a burst of Italian bergamot meets the natural depth of sage and settles into the rich warmth of an ambergris accord.
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Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Rockstud NoirPremium · $100–250
56%Similar accords, often for lessAzzaro Chrome Parfum · AzzaroMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares bergamot and sage8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Rockstud Noir, launched in 2023 and crafted by perfumers Jean-Christophe Hérault and Nicolas Beaulieu, is a fougère aromatic fragrance that captures the bold spirit of Valentino's iconic Rockstud design. The composition begins with fresh Italian bergamot, leading into a heart of sage for natural depth, before settling on an ambergris accord that brings both warmth and sensuality to the base.
Two sprays is sufficient to capture the initial freshness of the top notes. Allow it time to develop — the base note of ambergris will emerge within an hour, providing a long-lasting warmth that reads best close to skin rather than across a room.
Fig. 01 — Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Rockstud Noir, Valentino
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Jean-Christophe Hérault
A teenage bottle of Joop, and a mentorJean-Christophe Hérault is a senior perfumer at IFF based in Paris, whose interest in fragrance began as a teenager after receiving a bottle of Joop! Homme. He later met legendary perfumer Pierre Bourdon, who agreed to mentor him into the craft.
Co-created with Nicolas Beaulieu
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The originalValentino Uomo Born In Roma Rockstud NoirValentino · Premium · $100–250Azzaro · 2023Azzaro Chrome ParfumShares Bergamot and Sage$40–100★ 3.85 (465)47%Match
Michael Kors · 2024Michael Kors Pour HommeShares Bergamot, Sage and Ambergris$40–100★ 3.82 (421)48%Match
Zara · 2016Wood NoirShares Bergamot and Sageunder $40★ 4.21 (127)64%Match
Zara · 2018Molten SteelShares Bergamot and Sageunder $40★ 4.20 (10)
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 56%, disliked or hated by 7%.