04/24/2022

manlyscents
27 Reviews

manlyscents
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Doesn't live up to its tough name
The bottle is a work of art.
The name Vendetta conjures up visions of Mafia executions.
...So what is the first masculine fragrance from the house of Valentino like?
Despite the name, there's nothing edgy or dangerous here - it's actually quite light. Vendetta opens with a remarkable aldehydic blast of bergamot, basil, and coriander, and that lingers for quite a while. A smooth, warm cinnamon note appears soon after. The dry-down is equal parts cinnamon, patchouli, oakmoss, and leather... Basically Valentino played it safe, making a lighter, more refined version of Halston Z-14 which by then had already been around for 2 decades.
Projection and longevity are moderate, so naturally I spray the bejeezus out of it. This aromatic is light enough to use on hot Mediterranean Summer nights.
Masculinity Level: It doesn't live up to its tough name. More like Michael Caine in Alfie, than Get Carter.
The name Vendetta conjures up visions of Mafia executions.
...So what is the first masculine fragrance from the house of Valentino like?
Despite the name, there's nothing edgy or dangerous here - it's actually quite light. Vendetta opens with a remarkable aldehydic blast of bergamot, basil, and coriander, and that lingers for quite a while. A smooth, warm cinnamon note appears soon after. The dry-down is equal parts cinnamon, patchouli, oakmoss, and leather... Basically Valentino played it safe, making a lighter, more refined version of Halston Z-14 which by then had already been around for 2 decades.
Projection and longevity are moderate, so naturally I spray the bejeezus out of it. This aromatic is light enough to use on hot Mediterranean Summer nights.
Masculinity Level: It doesn't live up to its tough name. More like Michael Caine in Alfie, than Get Carter.