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    Costume National Homme vs. Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu

    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Costume National Homme vs. Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu
    Costume National HommeValentino Uomo Noir Absolu
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumAbsolu
    Launched20092017
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerDominique RopionSophie Labbé
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Costume National Homme

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Cinnamon
    Citrus

    Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Amber
    Cinnamon
    Balsamic
    Smoky
    Fresh Spicy
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CardamomGrapefruitBergamot
    Black LeatherBlack Pepper
    Heart
    CloveCinnamonThyme
    CinnamonCoriander
    Base
    SandalwoodLabdanumPatchouli
    FrankincenseIris

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Costume National Homme vs. Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu
    Costume National HommeValentino Uomo Noir Absolu
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The citrus opens clean. Then the cinnamon arrives like it owns the room, and you realize this isn't a safe blind buy. The thyme in the heart is where opinions split. Some find it fascinating.Costume National Homme
    This one leans dry, smoky incense wrapped around warm iris and sandalwood, with just enough sweetness to keep you interested. It's not trying to please everyone.Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu