V Absolu

One of my favourite perfumes from the past, unfortunately been discontinued and its prices on eBay are astronomical. I haven't had any luck with buying perfumes on ebay yet, so I don't want to risk another 300€ spoiled perfume, just for nostalgia's sake. For me, it is a miracolous scent and a throwback to when I was 29-33 years old and used several bottles of this perfume. It's a wonderful nostalgia for me and so many wonderful memories. It was during this period that I travelled the world and this perfume was everywhere with me. It reminds me of work trips and vacations, there was so much all over the globe. Thanks to fragrantica I order Hugo Boss Deep Red, which smells 99% identical, I closed my eyes and memories surfaced, amazing, wonderful memories, food, smells, flowers, seas, cities, historical sites and music. As soon as I finish it, I'll order a large bottle and maybe another large backup bottle. Valentino V is intoxicating, fruity, woody, creamy and vanillic, powdery, ambery, citrusy and musky at the same time. It is full of life, charming and alluring. It has a little bit of everything in just the right combination and quantity. Timeless and just perfect.

For my nose, V Absolu is one of the most intoxicating fragrances in my wardrobe. It has several of my most desired scents, the fig, orange blossom, rose, heliotrope, balsam, sandalwood, incense, cedar and smoldering amber. Its bouquet is somewhat heavy, so I recommend a light hand when wearing to the office. If going out for the evening or to an outdoors event then layer on the perfume with the bath gel and lotion. For me, this lasts all day and I get many compliments from men and women alike. It truly is a perfectly luscious perfume.

a perfect blend of citrus-flowery-woody-sweet notes. roses and vanilla are combined in a very femminine and sexy way without being offensive or intrusive. i can die for a girl with this fragrance, a masterpiece from valentino. for a true "woman in red". impossibile resistere. my vote: 8,5 close to 9 in one word: red

I don't know who was the stupid person that came up with the decision to discontinue this perfume. It was my signature scent for 2 years, then one day .. just like that .. gone! It was very sensual, creamy warm scent. I didn't smell anything like it till this day.

I can't use because it's my mom's smell. OMG smells so nice in her, I really love. It's her best fragrance, It's her signature, and everybody wants to know what fragrance is when she use. :) ps: It's not too easy to find in the market.