Valentino · 2026 · Marie Salamagne
Vendetta Uomo
Premium$$$, 3 of 5
| 90 ml | $170 |
The houseFor menWearers sayLeans masculine
VersionEau de Parfum
Zesty, sparkling ginger over a spicy cinnamon-liqueur warmth, settling into deep patchouli and sensual woods.
Valentino says
You’ll smell sparkling ginger from Peru, Exclusive Cinnamon Liquor Accord, patchouli essence and carnal woods.
Wearers say
From 7 Reddit threads · Read what they say
How far it carries
An arm’s length
only 2 sources
How long it lasts
6 to 9 hours
only 2 sources
When to wear it
Fall, winter
Where to wear it
Date night, going out, every day
Who it suits
Leans masculine · Older wearers
only 2 sources
Mass appeal
Broadly liked
Compliments
Sometimes
only 2 sources
What’s inside it
What Valentino names
What the label names
37 scent ingredients on the label, familiar names first.
A label must name certain ingredients, most of them ones that can cause allergies; some houses print more. It is never the whole recipe.
6 citrus7 herbs & lavender7 florals5 woods3 sweet2 amber & resins5 spices1 musks1 powder
Herbs & lavender7
Florals7
Amber & resins2
Musks1
Top notes16
when you spray it
Heart9
as it settles
8 more lines on the label, not there for the smell
Wearers say
Wearing it
Valentino Vendetta Uomo EDP offers a refined spicy-boozy ginger blend with moderate projection. Wearers appreciate its smoother balance compared to SWY but debate its designer retail pricing.
How far it carriesArm's length
Perfumers call it sillage.
The fragrance projects moderately to create an intimate scent bubble without becoming overpowering.
How long it lasts6–7 hours
It consistently lasts six to seven hours on skin before settling close.
“It’s so nice I bought today as I already have the born in Roma intense - lasted ages defo recommend”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2026 · 1 vote
When and where to wear itFall and cooler evenings
Wearers find it best suited for crisp autumn days, cooler evenings, and relaxed date nights.
“Like your saying, perfect for fall. It's a safe smelling fragrance.”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2026 · 2 votes
More from wearers · 1 theme, 1 quote
Some say
Wearers agree the spicy-boozy sweetness thrives in autumn temperatures and night air.
“Very easy to wear, and definitely thrives on cooler evenings.”
Reddit post, r/Colognes, 2026
Who it suitsLeans masculine and mature
It skews masculine and slightly more grown up than playful clubbing flankers due to its spicy woods.
“Definitely masculine leaning.”
Reddit post, r/Colognes, 2026
Appeal and attractionBroad appeal with price pushback
The scent profile is widely liked and pleasant, though some enthusiasts lament a lack of groundbreaking innovation.
“It bumps! I never try stuff with the intention to buy on site when travelling.”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2026 · 1 vote
More from wearers · 2 themes, 3 quotes
Many say
Many wearers find it very pleasant, smooth, and easy to enjoy on skin.
“Dry down on my skin was really good as well.”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2026
Some say
Some reviewers feel it follows familiar trends too closely to justify full retail price.
“It's a great fragrance but unfortunately nothing new or original and not worth buying it retail.”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes, 2026 · 1 vote
“Vendetta is pretty mid, in my opinion.”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes, 2026 · 1 vote
As a blind buyKept by spontaneous buyers
Spontaneous retail buyers enjoyed the pleasant profile, while value-conscious collectors preferred sampling first.
“That should tell you something 😉”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2026 · 1 vote
More from wearers · 1 theme, 1 quote
Some say
Some buyers made quick purchases while traveling, though fragrance enthusiasts caution against blind buying at full price.
“I sprayed both on my hands to see maybe I was tripping but they smell identical imo”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes, 2026
What it’s likened toWearers describe bright ginger, dry cinnamon liqueur, boozy notes, and faint effervescent cola.
“Smells like coca cola”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2026 · 2 votes
More from wearers · 1 theme, 2 quotes
Many say
“First impressions are that it has a very spicy ginger and boozy take on the opening.”
Reddit post, r/Colognes, 2026
“Vendetta had a more crisp ginger dry cinnamon liqueur & earthy patchouli and tbh a bit more mature but for a different taste”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes, 2026 · 2 votes
Nothing on layering in what we read.
From 7 Reddit threads.
Wearers say
Smells like it
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Reddit comment, r/Colognes, 2026 · 1 vote
Shoppers call a cheaper stand-in a dupe.
What wearers say, set beside the price each house asks. Noses differ.
Our match of the notes
Shares its notes
Club de Nuit ManArmaf · shares ginger, cinnamon and patchouli
Absolu AventusCreed · shares ginger, cinnamon and patchouli
Lyric WomanAmouage · shares ginger, cinnamon and patchouliMatched by the notes each house names. A shared note is not a promise they smell alike.