Head to head
Valentino Uomo Born in Roma and Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum are often compared by people choosing between the two. Uomo Born in Roma is a woody fragrance and Y Eau de Parfum a fougère one, and they share sage, ginger and vetiver. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
Uomo Born in Roma stands apart with violet leaf, sea salt and woody notes, while Y Eau de Parfum brings apple, bergamot and juniper. They are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and Y Eau de Parfum projects more (strong against moderate). Uomo Born in Roma is the cheaper one: about $115 against $125 for a standard bottle.
How we picked. We put the two fragrances side by side using the data in our catalog: notes, olfactory family, longevity, projection, the seasons and occasions each one suits and its typical price. A fragrance smells different on each person, so try both on skin if you can. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.
| Uomo Born in RomaValentino | Y Eau de ParfumYves Saint Laurent | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $115 · 3.4 oz | $125 · 3.4 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2018 |
| Family | Woody, Aromatic | Fougère, Aromatic |
| Top notes | Violet leaf, Sea salt | Apple, Ginger, Bergamot |
| Heart notes | Sage, Ginger | Sage, Juniper, Geranium |
| Base notes | Vetiver, Woody notes | Cashmere wood, Tonka bean, Cedar, Vetiver |
| Longevity | Long-lasting | Long-lasting |
| Projection | Moderate | Strong |
| Best seasons | Spring, Fall, Winter | Spring, Fall, Winter |
| Occasions | Everyday, Date, Office | Everyday, Office, Date |
| Style | Urban, Elegant, Seductive | Urban, Fresh, Seductive |
Valentino
$115 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Woody
Salty violet leaf, ginger and smoky vetiver. Italian elegance with a modern edge.
Choose Uomo Born in Roma if you want a lower price, a quieter scent that stays close to the skin and a more elegant character.
Yves Saint Laurent
$125 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Men · Fougère
Fresh apple, sage and ambery woods. A modern, versatile fougère with a much-praised trail.
Choose Y Eau de Parfum if you want stronger projection and a more fresh character.
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Take the quizThey are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and Y Eau de Parfum projects more (strong against moderate). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.
Uomo Born in Roma is the cheaper one: about $115 against $125 for a standard bottle. These are typical US retail prices for a standard bottle and change often, so check the current price before buying.
They share sage, ginger and vetiver. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
For spring and summer they are about equally suited. For fall and winter they are about equally suited. Uomo Born in Roma is at its best in spring, fall and winter, and Y Eau de Parfum in spring, fall and winter.
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