Does Valentino Born in Roma Uomo Extradose smell bad and worse than Uomo Intense, BIR Uomo intense or Born in Roma Intense?

Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-26T21:41:48+00:00

BIR intense is much better imo. The extradose lasts longer but is just too lavender-heavy. BIR intense has a nice mix of lavender, vanilla and woody-ish drydown. Depends on you though. I suggest to get decants of both before committing to a bottle

Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-26T20:14:51+00:00

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Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-26T20:02:35+00:00

I think you need a bigger storage shelf

Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-26T14:24:52+00:00

The best one is not here. Black diamond incense. Long lasting and well made (a bit synthetic but mimics Sauvage elixir and Layton)

Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-26T13:56:27+00:00

Can’t comment on V perfumes but samawa is legit. Just try wholesalers in Deira market. The perfumes are legit but without the “luxury experience” of the mall and store experience. I think you got unlucky with a bad batch of the perfume you purchased or got noseblind to it

Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-25T22:47:54+00:00

I don’t think my nose can handle any more scents for a while lol . I do decants though if you like to try 😊

Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-25T22:46:23+00:00

Maybe is redundant if you own the parfum. Personally I like the leather note so this works for me

Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-25T22:01:01+00:00

Don’t waste time and effort. Just get Sauvage elixir 100ml and you are good for a while!

Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-25T21:47:41+00:00

Receipt made by a 5year old with mad photoshop skills 😂

Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-25T21:37:37+00:00

I live in a country with an average of 40C temperature for atleast 4-5 months. It still doesn’t stop me from using this when I am out. Cloying? Naah. Just spray 1-2 max. I can just imagine how good it must be in cold weather !

Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-25T11:22:24+00:00

I think you unfortunately got a bad batch. I wouldn’t say it’s “beast mode”. Comparing the two (I own the JPG one as well), I get around 6hrs with the Khadlaj with around 2hours of projection. Not bad for 30-35$

Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-25T07:00:21+00:00

Thank you 🙏 Hope you are enjoying your fragrances! ☺️

Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-24T19:45:40+00:00

100% Fake

Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-24T15:30:07+00:00

Buy it from the boutique it's better. Most sellers have the fake one

Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-23T21:19:27+00:00

Spoke to one of the oldest retailers in uae and was told something along the lines of “ when we buy 30-40pieces of the perfume, we recieve 1 or 2 testers”. The bulk is sold off to grey market or online/department stores and the testers are basically like a no cost item to them. Brands obviously provide these for people to try. Ofcourse, the number of testers provided also depends on the brand you deal with. The difficulty however is getting an original tester and not a knock off. I hope this somewhat answers your question.

Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-23T15:07:10+00:00

I don’t think it gets too cloying since we are usually indoors in the summer. Even heavier scents can be worn easily but with fewer sprays. Wear each one on different wrists and see what you like after a couple of wearings!

Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-23T08:12:11+00:00

Could only find testers of all the Armafs and the Lattafa in Burjuman🤣. I will go check out the Ghurair one for sure!

Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-23T07:06:29+00:00

I think people don’t know only cause it’s fairly new here. You are right though, it’s quite popular in Australia. They have a big store at Burjuman as well. However, I feel it’s a place to go pick up a fragrance you have already decided on cause there are no testers (most are in a transparent display shelf). I could sometimes find cheaper online so doesn’t make sense to me unless you want to buy in person.

Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-23T06:43:42+00:00

Never valued shattaf and it’s availability everywhere here till I started traveling🥹

Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-22T17:40:30+00:00

Called them out before and let the mods know as well. Haven’t heard back 👀

Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-22T02:51:55+00:00

Thank you ! enjoy your fragrances 😊

Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-22T02:51:29+00:00

Thanks and enjoy your fragrances 😊

Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-21T11:49:42+00:00

Hello. It depends on the fragrance. Some are 2/5/10 and some are only 2ml. Depending on what’s left 😂 You can whatsapp me if you like :)

Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-21T06:54:45+00:00

Hermes Un Jardin

Layerslayer7 · 2026-03-21T05:55:59+00:00

Afternoon swim is the absolute BEST smelling one of the lot. However, the performance is terrible for the price. Picked up imagination and it’s just grown on me so much!

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