V Absolu by Valentino

chelle2513

I just purchased this today and I really do like it a lot. It is, like everyone else says, similar to Deep Red, however I feel like when I wear DR, I can't smell it on myself very much, while with this one, I can smell it. It is warm, and a little spicy, I think it is sexy. I can't stop sniffing my wrist it smells so good=) I recommend this one, especially since you can find it discounted at many of the stores like (TJ Maxx etc.)

c3c

While this certainly bears a resemblance to Hugo Deep Red,I definitely prefer Absolu. And while I like Valentino V, to me Absolu is better because it has an extra kick to it that makes it stronger and more noticeable (did the two wrist comparison).

It reminds me of cherries and gum balls in an enjoyable way. Slightly sweet and overall very enjoyable to wear. I'm not a big fan of anything gum ball in perfumes but Absolu pulls it off with class.
It lasts a long time, has just enough sillage, and you can wear it without feeling like your walking in a cloud of perfume that may possibly suffocate someone.

I was afraid to try it because I wasn't a big fan of Deep Red but I'm awfully glad I did! I moved right past the sample to the big bottle.
Perfect for when you want a nice perfume and not to stand out too much... just a little.

Shyn's Release

This is nice and warm easy to wear.But, its not overpowering.It last a long time and its inoffensive.But, its not something you remeber its nice but doesn't stand out.Its okay nothing complex.

danimcneil

V is a lot like Deep Red by Hugo Boss! But thats exactly why i like it and bought it! Although i like this one a bit better, because it is a bit less powdery/chalky (i love DR, dont get me wrong). But V does have a green note in the opening that i am not too fond of, but it dies down very quickly. then what is left is a beautiful, warm, skin vanilla/musk... my favorite! its very cozy :)

mwater1

Like other members have stated, V Absolu is a warm and sexy fragrance. I really enjoyed the opening. I think that while fig dominates the top notes, it doesn't overpower the development of the fragrance. Four hours into wearing it, I can still smell it lingering, although there is almost no sillage. It wears very close to the skin. Some might think me crazy, but to me it very much smells like the soft drink 'Dr. Pepper' in perfume form. V Absolu is sweet and spicy, without being childish or too heavy. I would definitely recommend this for a fall fragrance.

Revised 12/14/09: So I need to revise this review to include the fact that I love V Absolu. All the other stuff still applies, but as I've worn it for a couple of months, it has grown on me tremendously. I find myself reaching for V Absolu on days when I want to feel edibly delicious. Somewhere in the basenotes, it becomes a spicy chocolaty vanilla-ish formula. Think warm Dr. Pepper. Now, I don't know what I mean about it being a spicy chocolate, just buy it, okay? Anyway, The opening notes smell green, boozy, and figgy sort of like some sort of cocktail, it only gets better from there. The floral notes are subtly sexy and warm, the drydown delicious. Again, just buy it. Some fragrances must be worn to appreciate!

ice2fire

Oh my gods, this really IS similar to Hugo Boss' Deep Red!!! Some time ago I tried "plain" V and it smelled chocolate-ish to me. I like chocolate layers in perfumes and I expected something similar from V Absolu, maybe more intense... I must admit I'm a bit dissapointed from another version od Deep Red :-( And it fades quite quickly (2-3 hours and I can't smell anything!) Why the hell call this perfume ABSOLU???

sharyssa

Found a 3.0 oz bottle at Marshalls on discount for $20.00 I was happy and I bought it.This smells good it is light but lingers and reminds me of Lacoste pour femme.I will repurchase it is my new favorite.

jatzzie

This reminds me a lot of Deep Red by Hugo Boss, maybe a little lighter and more vanillayi perhaps? V Absolu also has a prettier bottle than DR.:D But overall a very nice scent,altho I think I wont buy it as I already have DR which, like said, smells very similiar.

susieqrj

To me, V and V Absolu smell almost like the same. The difference is that Absolu is sweeter and more sexy while V is it´s well-behaved sibiling.
Use V at Work and Absolu at the happy hour.

falovalo

This is just another incarnation of V and Deep Red. This and V are almost identical to one another. That being said, it does smell nice, nothing more than that, just nice and a little vanilla-ish.

nathalieZ

A strong perfume, but very feminine, and well constructed...it reminds me of Fuel for Life a bit..as it has a strong personality..I feel it is more suited for cooler weather..the staying power is ok...I got it for very cheap, and I must say it is a nice perfume
I like fig so I am just pleased with it!! I personally like it better than the original V..softer in the top notes

yzqrvpx

For my nose, V Absolu is one of the most intoxicating fragrances in my wardrobe. It has several of my most desired scents, the fig, orange blossom, rose, heliotrope, balsam, sandalwood, incense, cedar and smoldering amber. Its bouquet is somewhat heavy, so I recommend a light hand when wearing to the office. If going out for the evening or to an outdoors event then layer on the perfume with the bath gel and lotion. For me, this lasts all day and I get many compliments from men and women alike. It truly is a perfectly luscious perfume.

tommy_girl

V absolu starts with strong citrus,orange scents.I almost thought it's a kind of summer fragrance,but wait...
as the first notes disappear it becomes more creamy,with a very nice floral combination.it's incredible.it's not sweet,sour,nor bitter.it's just lovely.
the dry down is more and more creamy.at this stage it's like Escada Magnestism or Black XS.the vanilla scent is very clear and the amber makes it warm.
I think the advantage of having a perfume like this is the ability to wear it in every season and every occasion.
I like it much more than original V,though still V ete is my favorite one.

Savasana

For a Floral Woody Musk scent with fig notes which I adore and "sweet" character overall which I also greatly appreciate, this fragrance is a mess on me. It must be my chemistry but this was awful, I was so disappointed especially after having had such high hopes for it. Somehow it turned on me, and smelled the way aldehydes tend to smell on me - stale, offensive and well just not right. I really don't understand what it is about the aldehydes that makes them so fetid and unbearable on my skin.

BlackAmberMoon

I love Absolu - it's a great modern oriental, with the added bonus of not being very well known. Lasting power could be a bit better, but that's just nitpicking. Wear the original during the day, and Absolu in the evening. Wonderful.

Sicily

V absolu smells great, just like the original Valentino V. Absolu is just a little bit softer since it has vanilla in the base; it is very modern, feminine and complex at the begining but, sadly, it fades away quickly.

Marianne

Great perfume! Very warm, but not too woody or anything. Soft vanilla notes. Very much like Valentino V.