Valentino Uomo vs Uomo Intense Comparison

In this edition of the fragrance comparisons, I want to take a closer look at a popular scent, and one of it’s flankers. Today, it’s between two Valentino colognes: Uomo vs. Uomo Intense. Which of them smells better? Does the Intense version give you a better buy than the original? Which performs better? Ultimately, which is the better buy?

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Tale of the Tape

Valentino Uomo

Notes include: myrtle, bergamot, leather, coffee, cedar, gianduja cream

Click here to try: Valentino Uomo FOR MEN by Valentino – 3.4 oz EDT Spray

My review: Uomo EDT

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Uomo Intense

Notes include: sage, iris, vanilla, leather, tonka bean, mandarin

Click here to try: Valentino Uomo Intense by Valentino EDP for Men, 3.4 Fl Oz

My review: Uomo Intense

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Opening

Uomo opens up with a bit of sour bergamot, gianduja cream, and myrtle. The cream is essentially a hazlenut aroma, when blended with the citrus, and myrtle it smells absolutely amazing. Seriously, it is one of my favorite openings to a fragrance, ever.

Intense starts off smelling like Dior Homme, with much more leather. However, it doesn’t have the same level of sweet cacao and the iris note, isn’t as good to my nose. It stays this way for about 10 minutes, then, Intense begins to take on a more leather/vanilla aroma with bits of mandarin.

Which is better? To me, it’s the original Uomo, without a doubt. I do like Intense a lot, but it feels like it wants to mimic Dior Homme (which I wear often), and doesn’t do as good of a job at it.

Edge: Uomo

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Projection

While Uomo Intense, should have a better sillage than its predecessor in theory, it really isn’t that strong. They both start out on the stronger side of the spectrum, but both become moderate thereafter.

I don’t know if there is any real difference between the two. Both are solid and you’ll know you’re wearing them, but neither are complete beasts.

Edge: Push

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Longevity

Again, not much difference here. The original consistently gets 7 hours, on my skin. While Intense, will go for 6-8 hours. So, it can get an extra hour at times, which is enough to give it a slight edge.

Edge: Intense

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Versatility

They occupy the same space. Both are very versatile, during the cooler months, but not summer. You can wear these casually, at the office, or out on a date. Both are very fresh and attractive. Again, not club beasts, but can definitely venture out into the nightlife.

Edge: Push

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Overall Scent

Uomo Intense is like a hybrid of the Dior Homme line. It starts off like Dior Homme and ends smelling more like Dior Intense. That’s great, as I like both of those colognes a lot, but it brings nothing new to the table. I like its creamy sweetness and the extra leather. It’s overall a very good scent.

However, Valentino Uomo, is better. It matches Intense almost exactly, in its performance. Plus, it has one of the best opening acts ever, in my opinion. Yes, it eventually, smells a lot like Dior Homme too; but it is distinct at the start. I wish the whole fragrance was the opening, as I love it.

To me, I’d rather wear Uomo, any day of the week versus Intense. It at least gives me something a bit different, from the norm, before mimicking a cologne I really enjoy.

Winner: Uomo