Nude vs Born In Roma

ALT. Fragrances vs Valentino

ALT. Fragrances Nude is positioned as an affordable dupe of Valentino Born In Roma, sharing identical note pyramids but at a fraction of the price.

Nude Born In Roma
Brand ALT. Fragrances Valentino
Concentration EDP EDP
Gender feminine feminine
Price Range $25-35 $85-120
Top Notes blackcurrant, bergamot, pink pepper blackcurrant, bergamot, pink pepper
Heart Notes jasmine, vanilla, tuberose jasmine, vanilla, tuberose
Base Notes cashmeran, guaiac wood, white musk cashmeran, guaiac wood, white musk
Best Seasons fall, winter fall, winter

Shared Notes (9)

Notes that appear in both fragrances

blackcurrant bergamot pink pepper jasmine vanilla tuberose cashmeran guaiac wood white musk

What People Say

ALT. Fragrances Nude

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Valentino Born In Roma

The blackcurrant opening is juicy and realistic without being cloying, paired perfectly with that bright bergamot

Vanilla blends seamlessly with the jasmine in the heart, creating a creamy floral that never turns soapy

The pink pepper disappears almost immediately after spraying

Becomes quite linear after the first hour - what you smell then is what you get for the duration

Longevity: 6-7 hours with good staying power, becomes a skin scent after 4 hours

Value: Reasonably priced for the quality, though some feel similar vibes can be found for less

The Verdict

Choose ALT. Nude if you want the Born In Roma experience without the premium price - it delivers impressive longevity and captures the creamy vanilla-tuberose signature beautifully. Opt for the original Valentino if you prefer the prestige factor and potentially more refined blending, though the performance difference isn't dramatic enough to justify triple the cost.