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    Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu vs. Costume National Homme

    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: Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu vs. Costume National Homme
    Valentino Uomo Noir AbsoluCostume National Homme
    ConcentrationAbsoluEau de Parfum
    Launched20172009
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerSophie LabbéDominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Amber
    Cinnamon
    Balsamic
    Smoky
    Fresh Spicy
    Powdery

    Costume National Homme

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Cinnamon
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Black LeatherBlack Pepper
    CardamomGrapefruitBergamot
    Heart
    CinnamonCoriander
    CloveCinnamonThyme
    Base
    FrankincenseIris
    SandalwoodLabdanumPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

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

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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