Born in Roma The Gold Uomo is a recent (2024) men's fragrance from Valentino's Born in Roma line. It promises to capture the warm, sunny energy of summer Rome, with a modern olfactory profile: amber-vanilla, spicy, and slightly sweet. It is designed for those who want a contemporary, bold, and sensual fragrance, yet not vulgar—with a warm, welcoming, and easy-to-wear trail.
Olfactory pyramid
Top notes: Solar notes, Spices, Nutmeg
The opening is warm and spicy, with a sunny touch that recalls the Mediterranean sun and warmth. Nutmeg and spices immediately give it a bold and enveloping character.
Heart notes: Virginia cedar
The heart carries a woody structure: the cedar gives a more masculine and natural accent, with a woody pulse that prepares the ground for the sweet-amber base.
Base notes: Vanilla, Amber
The drydown is soft and warm: vanilla sweetens the composition with an enveloping sensuality, while amber adds depth and warmth. The result is a warm, almost comforting, amber-vanilla drydown—perfect for leaving an enveloping and captivating trail.
Character of the fragrance
Born in Roma The Gold Uomo is a spicy woody amber with a modern and captivating profile.
It has a warm and enveloping character , with a spicy and sunny opening.
It evolves into a woody and masculine accord thanks to the cedar.
It ends with vanilla and amber , which make the fragrance sensual, sweet but mature.
The perfume conveys a blend of warmth, elegance and sensuality , with a trail that smells of leather, evening, intimacy and a Mediterranean spirit.
Occasions of use
The Gold Uomo is ideal for:
Autumn and winter — and even cool spring evenings: its warm-amber character is best expressed at medium-low temperatures.
Evenings, dates, night outs — thanks to its sensuality and depth.
Informal or elegant contexts : it is suitable for both casual outings and special events or occasions.
For those who love sweet-spicy-ambery perfumes , with presence but without being excessive.
It is not intended as a fresh summer perfume, but rather as a companion for cold days, evening outings or situations where a warm and enveloping trail is needed.
Performance
Persistence: good — the amber/vanilla base tends to last for several hours on the skin.
Projection / Sillage: Initially noticeable, then moderate — the fragrance gets closer to the skin over time but maintains a noticeable base. Several users report sillage on clothing even after several hours.
Evolution: The sunny, spicy opening gives way to a softer, more vanilla-infused drydown, with cedar providing depth. Some describe it as a "softer, warmer version" of Born in Roma Intense.
Conclusion
Valentino Born in Roma The Gold Uomo is a fragrance designed for men who want to convey warmth, sensuality, and a confident presence , without being overbearing. With its blend of spices, warm woods, vanilla, and amber , it offers an intimate, welcoming, and modern trail—perfect for evenings, dates, or special moments.
It is an ideal choice if you are looking for a sweet-amber, masculine and contemporary perfume, with character but without being vulgar, capable of leaving a pleasant and lasting impression.
