Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Green Stravaganza

Green stravaganza gets too much hate, only because the born in Roma fan base consists of grown dudes that like to smell like teenage girls; overly loud and extremely sweet. I do agree that the performance could be better and it does lack in complexity, but the scent dna is still so unique. An amber like coffee with a fresh accord? This stuff is so good. The opening is absolutely candy like, even in Donna’s version of green stravaganza. Instant burst of that bright bergamot with that creamy coffee underneath it. And at the peak of the dry down, it comes together with an earthy twist to it all with the vetiver coming out to complete the scent. The lack of performance is the only thing that should be docked on this fragrance, because as the scent begins to fade (after three hours or so, which I personally don’t mind) the vetiver becomes the top note and it begins to fade away the bergamot and coffee. Nonetheless, I still think this flanker is amazing and the most creatively balanced in the line. all of BIR is really creative, but overwhelmingly sweet. I look forward to a reformulation of green stravaganza in hopes that they increase the performance and strengthen that opening dna I love so much.

Very overhated. Don't listen to those fragrance tiktokers that say buy Coral Fantasy and don't buy Green Stravagansa, because this fragrance is very very underated. Smell: A surprisingly good, fresh, green grass type scent that's hard to explain because it's very complex and sophisticated in my opinion. Very overhated. When me and my friend smelled this for the first time, I immediately bought it. I don't really get the coffee smell that everyone is talking about however. 8/10 Performance: Solid performance, lasts decently long on skin and has solid projection. A good fragrance for (maybe) school use or maybe use at dates and spray lots on. 5 sprays, or 6 if you are feeling lucky. 6.5/10 Atomiser: Extremely good, surprising even, atomizer. Nice cap, and the spray is just perfect, really. 9/10 Bottle: Nice looking bottle. Could stand out a little in a collection, and feels so nice to hold. 8/10 In the end a overhated fragrance that's perfect for spring. 7.8/10

The more reviewers I watch the more I think they shouldn't be trusted. It's a matter of personal opinion at the end of the day and part of me wishes this one gets even more hate so it stays hidden because it's awesome. It's powdery sweet, just like BiR Intense, and has that coffee note instead of lavender. In the air it smells godly, also like BiR Intense. This is nothing like Ferragamo Signature. It has no leather note which I like actually. Between BiR Intense and this, this is more masculine for sure. I do love both though. The performance unfortunately is not the best. After 4-5 hours it's gone. It doesn't even stay on clothes for half a day. The bottle is sexy and feels high quality. The atomizer and cap could be better but are still very good. 73 euros for a 100ml bottle is a touch on the expensive side. If it was 60-65 it would've been perfect. 9.2/10 Hot

I absolutely love this fragrance. I got it as a sample and didn’t realize that it was the masculine line of this fragrance, but I adore it. I honestly couldn’t tell that it was for men until someone told me—but now I can definitely smell it. From the day I got it, I’ve been mixing it with sweeter scents or fresher scents to give it more depth—anything with neroli, citrus, or cool floral notes makes it feel more “feminine.” This scent is sooo so delicious and I can smell it all day from 2-3 sprays. Feels like it has more breath than tom ford gray vetiver and has enough room to be lightened up further with semi-sweet green or floral scents. I really don’t smell coffee at all, but the bergamot and vetiver compliment each other so well. I was so in love with those two notes that I neglected to realize it was the men’s line lol. 10/10

I believe this fragrance is undervalued. While it deviates from the established BIR Uomo line, its unique direction is a welcome change. The other BIR fragrances (Intense, Coral Fantasy, Yellow Dream, etc.) share a similar serious tone, suitable for office or school settings. However, Green Stravaganza's playful, verdant character is better suited to warm summer days. Even if you dislike other Valentino BIR fragrances, I recommend trying this one. My only critique of the BIR series is their tendency to evoke a high school scent profile. While I personally enjoy them, I am aware of the potential for this association. Longevity is typical of a designer EDT; not exceptional, but it provides 5-7 hours of wear. Projection is excellent for the first four hours, after which it becomes a skin scent. 8.4/10