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Which Valentino Uomo
Born in Roma
lasts longest?

Seven Uomo editions, from the original aromatic mineral woods to vanilla, apple and tobacco, pineapple spice, coffee and creamy coconut. Compare the hours, projection and trail we get from each alongside the scent profile that makes it worth sampling.

By Chaos Fragrances Updated

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The longevity ranking

The hours, compared.

ON SKIN
  1. ExtradoseLONGEST LASTING10–11 hours
  2. Intense8–10 hours
  3. Green StravaganzaJOINT #38–9 hours
  4. Purple MelancholiaJOINT #38–9 hours
  5. Coral Fantasy8 hours
  6. Yellow Dream7–8 hours
  7. EDT7 hours

Editorial wear estimates. Brighter segments show ranges.

The quick answer

Born in Roma Extradose lasts the longest on our skin, at 10–11 hours. Intense follows at 8–10, then Green Stravaganza and Purple Melancholia tie at 8–9. Coral Fantasy gives 8 hours, Yellow Dream 7–8 and the original EDT 7. Extradose has the strongest sillage here; no edition receives a strong projection rating in this comparison.

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Longest lastingExtradose

10–11 hours, with moderate projection and strong sillage.

Vanilla and moderate presenceIntense

8–10 hours, with moderate projection and moderate sillage.

Apple and a light trailCoral Fantasy

8 hours, with light projection and light sillage.

Three different measures

Lasting longer isn’t the whole story.

Longevity
How long you can still detect the scent.
Projection
How far the scent radiates around you.
Sillage
The scent trail you leave as you move.

Bars use the same scale for every bottle. Projection and trail are qualitative ratings from light to heavy; they don’t describe hours at full strength.

EDT vs Intense vs Extradose vs Coral Fantasy vs Yellow Dream vs Green Stravaganza vs Purple Melancholia

Find your kind of Born in Roma.

Compare the performance. Explore the notes. Choose the scent you want to live with.

01 / Eau de Toilette

#7 for longevity
Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Eau de Toilette Eau de Toilette bottle

Uomo Born in Roma Eau de Toilette

Violet leaf · Sage · Vetiver

The original aromatic, mineral woods.

The original Uomo EDT brings violet leaf, sage and vetiver together, with the mineral salt and ginger facets highlighted by Valentino. We get 7 hours with light projection and light sillage. Start here if an aromatic woody direction and a lighter presence suit the bottle you want.

Choose it for The original aromatic and mineral profile with light projection and sillage.

Consider: Its 7-hour estimate is the shortest here. A lighter presence can still suit your plans; compare the scent profile before choosing only by longevity.

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The performance

Longevity
7 hours
Projection
Light
Sillage / scent trail
Light

Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.

The scent, from top to base

Fragrance notes

Top
Mineral Notes Violet Leaf Salt
Middle
Sage Ginger
Base
Woody Notes Vetiver

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Shop EDT.

02 / Eau de Parfum

#2 for longevity
Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Intense Eau de Parfum bottle

Uomo Born in Roma Intense

Vanilla · Lavender · Vetiver

Vanilla and lavender. Eight to ten hours.

Intense centers the scent on vanilla, balanced by lavender and vetiver. It lasts 8–10 hours on our skin, with moderate projection and moderate sillage. Choose it when that warmer vanilla and aromatic direction appeals and you want more presence than the original EDT.

Choose it for A vanilla-led interpretation with moderate presence across 8–10 hours.

Consider: Its range overlaps Green Stravaganza and Purple Melancholia at 8–9 hours, but Intense has a more noticeable trail. Extradose lasts longer and has stronger sillage in our ratings.

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The performance

Longevity
8–10 hours
Projection
Moderate
Sillage / scent trail
Moderate

Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.

The scent, from top to base

Fragrance notes

Top
Vanilla
Middle
Lavender
Base
Vetiver

Explore the scent from opening to drydown. Tap a note to find more fragrances with it. Sources ↓

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Shop Intense.

03 / Parfum

#1 for longevity
Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Extradose Parfum bottle

Uomo Born in Roma Extradose

Spice blend · Lavender · Woody vetiver

The longest wear. A stronger trail.

Extradose lasts the longest on our skin, at 10–11 hours. A spice blend, aromatic lavender and woody vetiver give it a spicy, aromatic and woody direction. Moderate projection and strong sillage make it our first sample here when wear time and the trail you leave are the priority.

Choose it for The longest wear estimate at 10–11 hours and the strongest sillage rating here.

Consider: Its strong sillage describes the trail as you move; projection is moderate. Sample the spicy woody character alongside Intense’s vanilla profile before treating longer wear as the deciding factor.

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The performance

Longevity
10–11 hours
Projection
Moderate
Sillage / scent trail
Strong

Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.

The scent, from top to base

Fragrance notes

Top
Spicy Notes
Middle
W Wild Lavender
Base
Woody Notes

Explore the scent from opening to drydown. Tap a note to find more fragrances with it. Sources ↓

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Shop Extradose.

04 / Eau de Toilette

#5 for longevity
Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Coral Fantasy Eau de Toilette bottle

Uomo Born in Roma Coral Fantasy

Red apple · Aromatic herbs · Tobacco & woods

Red apple and tobacco. Eight hours.

Coral Fantasy brings red apple and aromatic herbs into a warmer tobacco and woody finish. We get 8 hours, light projection and light sillage. Start here if fruity apple and tobacco appeal and you want a lighter presence than Intense or Extradose in this comparison.

Choose it for A fruity apple and tobacco direction with light projection and trail.

Consider: Its fixed 8-hour estimate meets the upper end of Yellow Dream’s 7–8 hours. These overlapping estimates make scent preference useful when deciding between the two.

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The performance

Longevity
8 hours
Projection
Light
Sillage / scent trail
Light

Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.

The scent, from top to base

Fragrance notes

Top
Red Apple Cardamom Calabrian bergamot
Middle
Lavender Bourbon Geranium Clary Sage
Base
Tobacco Leaf Patchouli Haitian Vetiver

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Shop Coral Fantasy.

05 / Eau de Toilette

#6 for longevity
Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Yellow Dream Eau de Toilette bottle

Uomo Born in Roma Yellow Dream

Pineapple & mandarin · Gingerbread & spice · Vanilla & cedar

Pineapple and gingerbread. A lighter presence.

Yellow Dream pairs pineapple and mandarin freshness with a spicy gingerbread direction, vanilla and cedar. It lasts 7–8 hours on our skin, with light projection and light sillage. Try it if that fruity, spicy sweetness appeals and a light trail is part of what you want.

Choose it for Fruity freshness and gingerbread warmth with light projection and sillage.

Consider: Its 7–8 hours overlaps EDT’s 7 and Coral Fantasy’s 8. Compare the aromatic original, apple-tobacco Coral and pineapple-spice Yellow Dream for the character you prefer.

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The performance

Longevity
7–8 hours
Projection
Light
Sillage / scent trail
Light

Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.

The scent, from top to base

Fragrance notes

Top
Pineapple Mandarin Orange
Middle
Spices G Gingerbread Ginger
Base
Vanilla Absolute C Cedar Essence

Explore the scent from opening to drydown. Tap a note to find more fragrances with it. Sources ↓

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Shop Yellow Dream.

06 / Eau de Toilette

Joint #3 for longevity
Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Green Stravaganza Eau de Toilette bottle

Uomo Born in Roma Green Stravaganza

Calabrian bergamot · Coffee accord · Vetiver

Bergamot, coffee and vetiver.

Green Stravaganza combines Calabrian bergamot, a coffee accord and vetiver. We get 8–9 hours with moderate projection and light sillage, tying Purple Melancholia for longevity. Choose it when that citrus, coffee and woody direction appeals and you want moderate projection with a lighter trail.

Choose it for A citrus, coffee and vetiver direction at 8–9 hours with a light trail.

Consider: Purple Melancholia matches all three performance ratings, but moves toward cardamom, coconut and lavender. This is a scent-profile choice rather than a performance win.

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The performance

Longevity
8–9 hours
Projection
Moderate
Sillage / scent trail
Light

Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.

The scent, from top to base

Fragrance notes

Top
Calabrian bergamot
Middle
Coffee
Base
Vetiver

Explore the scent from opening to drydown. Tap a note to find more fragrances with it. Sources ↓

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Shop Green Stravaganza.

07 / Eau de Toilette

Joint #3 for longevity
Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia Eau de Toilette bottle

Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia

Cardamom · Coconut & lavender · Amberwood

Cardamom and coconut. Eight to nine hours.

Purple Melancholia combines spicy cardamom, creamy coconut, lavender and amberwood. It lasts 8–9 hours on our skin with moderate projection and light sillage, sharing third place with Green Stravaganza. Start here if that creamy aromatic and woody profile appeals more than Green’s coffee and vetiver.

Choose it for A creamy coconut and aromatic woody direction with moderate projection and light sillage.

Consider: It ties Green Stravaganza on longevity, projection and sillage. Intense has a wider 8–10 hour range and moderate sillage; sample both if vanilla warmth also appeals.

The performance

Longevity
8–9 hours
Projection
Moderate
Sillage / scent trail
Light

Editorial estimates. Skin, weather and application affect wear.

The scent, from top to base

Fragrance notes

Top
Cardamom
Middle
Coconut Lavender
Base
Amberwood

Explore the scent from opening to drydown. Tap a note to find more fragrances with it. Sources ↓

Find your bottle

Shop Purple Melancholia.

Before you choose an offer

Same name.
Different bottle.

Match the complete Uomo edition name before comparing bottle sizes. Uomo and Donna Born in Roma are different fragrances, and Uomo Born in Roma Intense is separate from Valentino Uomo Intense. Extradose may be listed as Parfum by retailers, while Valentino calls it Eau de Parfum; match the full Uomo Extradose name. Use eligible matching catalog offers for prices when available and reviewed unpriced listings for check-price options. Compare the bottle size and presentation you actually want.

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The final pick

Choose the scent.
Then compare the offers.

Choose Extradose for the longest wear at 10–11 hours and the strongest trail in this comparison. Intense gives 8–10 hours with moderate presence and a vanilla-led profile. Green Stravaganza and Purple Melancholia tie at 8–9 with moderate projection and light sillage. Coral Fantasy, Yellow Dream and the original EDT all offer light projection and light sillage, with different apple, pineapple-spice and aromatic woody directions.

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A little more clarity

Born in Roma, answered.

Which Uomo Born in Roma lasts the longest?

Born in Roma Extradose lasts the longest on our skin, at 10–11 hours. Intense follows at 8–10, Green Stravaganza and Purple Melancholia tie at 8–9, Coral Fantasy gives 8, Yellow Dream 7–8 and the original EDT 7 hours.

Which Born in Roma has the strongest projection?

Intense, Extradose, Green Stravaganza and Purple Melancholia have moderate projection in our ratings. The original EDT, Coral Fantasy and Yellow Dream have light projection. None receives a strong projection rating here.

Which Born in Roma leaves the strongest trail?

Extradose has strong sillage, the highest trail rating in this comparison. Intense has moderate sillage; the other five editions have light sillage. Sillage describes the trail as you move, separate from projection around you.

Does Extradose last longer than Intense?

We get 10–11 hours from Extradose and 8–10 from Intense. Both have moderate projection. Extradose has strong sillage; Intense has moderate sillage. Their spicy woody and vanilla-led profiles also give you different reasons to sample them.

How do Green Stravaganza and Purple Melancholia compare?

They tie at 8–9 hours, moderate projection and light sillage. Green Stravaganza features bergamot, coffee and vetiver; Purple Melancholia brings cardamom, coconut, lavender and amberwood. Choose around the scent profile when these performance ratings are equal.

Why does Coral Fantasy rank above Yellow Dream?

Both reach 8 hours in these estimates. The chart compares the upper estimate, then the lower estimate, so Coral Fantasy’s fixed 8 sits above Yellow Dream’s 7–8. Their wear overlaps; that ordering does not guarantee a difference on every wearing.

Does this comparison include Ruby?

No. We have not tested Ruby, so we have not assigned it a wear time, projection, sillage rating or ranking. This comparison covers the seven Uomo editions listed above.

Are these the Uomo or Donna fragrances?

This comparison covers the men’s Uomo Born in Roma editions. Donna Born in Roma products are separate fragrances. Check the full Uomo edition name on the bottle and retailer listing.

Are these performance ratings guaranteed?

No. These are our wear estimates for this comparison. Skin, weather, application and perception affect the result. Longevity describes overall detectability, rather than time spent projecting at full strength.

Where can I compare Born in Roma prices?

Use the retailer options beside the edition you want. Eligible matching catalog offers supply prices when available; reviewed listings use unpriced check-price buttons. Confirm the complete Uomo edition, size and presentation at the retailer.