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.

I received this as a gift many years ago. It was too grown up for me. But now, is my favourite winter scent. It offers warmth and a good feeling. Imagine wearing a soft, warm shawl and smelling this...it's Absolute comfort

Such a complex fragrance, I didn't know I could love it so much, it could soon become my new signature, it leaves a fantastic smell on my skin, fruity fresh, then woody, then a bit tropical and sweet. I'm impressed!

I LOVE this fragrance, but it is impossible to get it. :( Now I have 1 bottle and I save it for summer, when I want to use something "uncomplicated" and not annoying other ppl. Its sweet and lovely to me. :)

First spray and I'm already in love, so fresh and zesty, but with a musky undertone that I know I am going to enjoy even more later. Cannot stop sniffing my wrist this is DELICIOUS!!!

This juice makes me feel sexy. Is my favorite for special occasions. I don't like sweet perfumes, but this one is really good. Just try it :)

Delicious yummidy yum! I love this perfume. Sweet, warm and vanilla-licious!!! If you are a vanilla fan then this is a good one for you!

This smells so good🥰deffo 1 of my favourites along with hugo boss but is now discontinued 😥

Is a lovely fragrance that is not overpowering. I’m disappointed it was discontinued.

I miss this scent so much, its so hard to find please bring it back ... ❤️🩹

simple adore it .Its very feminine and refeshing .

Some are impressed with the tip-top opening of Mr.Val's Absolu for women; some are impressed with the mid-range of the compo; some, on the other hand, are impressed with the Beautiful Bottom - BB - of this creation. And that is what I have recently discovered on my other hand - literally and metaphorically speaking - i.e on the right forearm, where additional sample of some Fragrantica are spraytioned additionally to my Primary Coat, so to speak, Coat of the Day. And there it was - BB - giving off something incredibly masculine, lush and magically calming. I thought of it as a magical touch hardly could anyone predicted/expected in this par excellance feminine adorement. My olfactory experience was enhenced by the fact of me coming back home after a long walk with the dog in a very crispy and clean weather, I'm sure you know the effect I'm trying to mumble out here. To achive this Manly fragrant co(at)the drydown of the perfume with the distinctly tutti-frutti, lucy-juicy gourmand top notes is short of miracle, well at least that is how it opened up to me as the first experience of this type. I'm looking forward to expand the gamut of my scentual associations. And this potently red triangular flask is kind of joyously cocky too. Long You live Mr.Val!

Gosh! When everyone says that V Absolu is similar to Deep Red, they aren't joking - they are almost twins! Both are mid-weight frags with a warm red feel - fruity-red, softened by vanilla, woods & musk. Everything is well blended so that no single note shouts above the others. I can detect a light grapefruit in VA's top notes which lifts the warm & juicy, boozy fig. I am suprised that no ginger is present, but imagine that the pine offers the little pick-me-up I smell. The flowers all mingle with the fruits to produce a scent akin to ginger hibiscus tea. Lovely! When you warm up & move, little wafts of scent drift up to greet your nose. It is a scent that needs hot skin & cooler days to truly be shown at its best. I can see myself using up a bottle this spring as it is a cheery, feminine scent that is pleasing to most noses & fitting for most situations. (Deep Red is richer, creamier, with more sandalwood & a vanilla-plastic note. It has greater sillage & lasting power on my skin, more suited to heavy winter days or nights out. VA is flirtier & lighter....but, my word, they are similar!).

While this certainly bears a resemblance to Hugo Deep Red,I definitely prefer Absolu. And while I like Valentino V, to me Absolu is better because it has an extra kick to it that makes it stronger and more noticeable (did the two wrist comparison). It reminds me of cherries and gum balls in an enjoyable way. Slightly sweet and overall very enjoyable to wear. I'm not a big fan of anything gum ball in perfumes but Absolu pulls it off with class. It lasts a long time, has just enough sillage, and you can wear it without feeling like your walking in a cloud of perfume that may possibly suffocate someone. I was afraid to try it because I wasn't a big fan of Deep Red but I'm awfully glad I did! I moved right past the sample to the big bottle. Perfect for when you want a nice perfume and not to stand out too much... just a little.

It does not smell nearly as complicated as the notes suggest. On me it's a pleasant and cozy, warm scent with low projection (winter) and gentle aura. Basicaly sandalwood blended with vanilla and orange blossom, a bit musky and maybe with a touch of amber. No fig, no vodka, no incense, a bit of cedarwood, perhaps, as well. Very similar to Boss Deep Red or Intense, which I knew first. But the composition is very likeable, and good for many occasions.

V is a lot like Deep Red by Hugo Boss! But thats exactly why i like it and bought it! Although i like this one a bit better, because it is a bit less powdery/chalky (i love DR, dont get me wrong). But V does have a green note in the opening that i am not too fond of, but it dies down very quickly. then what is left is a beautiful, warm, skin vanilla/musk... my favorite! its very cozy :)