Often citedArmaf
Art Du'Parfum
An owner says it clones Born In Roma Intense, not Coral Fantasy — the earlier link here had the wrong flanker. To his nose it lands near BDK Gris Charnel with vanilla in place of the fig.

Valentino
One fragrance is widely sold as a cheaper version of this. Ranked strongest match first.
Like sinking into warm lavender-vanilla clouds while vetiver grounds you to earth
Main accords: vanilla, lavender, aromatic, woody, powdery, fresh spicy. 2023 · Eau de Parfum
Often citedArmaf
Art Du'Parfum
An owner says it clones Born In Roma Intense, not Coral Fantasy — the earlier link here had the wrong flanker. To his nose it lands near BDK Gris Charnel with vanilla in place of the fig.
Ranking combines how widely wearers agree a fragrance is a dupe with how closely its notes and accords line up. “Strong match” means both signals agree; “loose match” means it is in the same family but noticeably different on skin. 1 of these link to a published source.
Armaf Art Du'Parfum is widely sold as a dupe of Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense. An owner says it clones Born In Roma Intense, not Coral Fantasy — the earlier link here had the wrong flanker. To his nose it lands near BDK Gris Charnel with vanilla in place of the fig.
Armaf Art Du'Parfum is the closest we have on record. Wearers name it more often than the alternatives, though agreement is not unanimous. An owner says it clones Born In Roma Intense, not Coral Fantasy — the earlier link here had the wrong flanker. To his nose it lands near BDK Gris Charnel with vanilla in place of the fig.
Yes, though only one: Armaf Art Du'Parfum. It is the only fragrance we have found a first-hand comparison for.
No. A dupe is built to the same idea, not the same formula, and cheaper materials usually show in the opening and in how long it lasts. That is why every entry here says how it differs instead of giving a percentage. Of Armaf Art Du'Parfum, for instance: An owner says it clones Born In Roma Intense, not Coral Fantasy — the earlier link here had the wrong flanker. To his nose it lands near BDK Gris Charnel with vanilla in place of the fig.
Like sinking into warm lavender-vanilla clouds while vetiver grounds you to earth It opens on Vanilla.
Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense is an Eau de Parfum for men released in 2023. It takes the popular Born In Roma concept and amplifies it with a richer, more concentrated formula. The composition is strikingly minimal with just three notes: vanilla, lavender, and vetiver. This simplicity is its strength. Each note is given room to breathe and shine, creating a fragrance that is bold, clean, and addictive.
The top note is vanilla, which is an unusual choice for an opening note since vanilla typically appears in the base. Here it makes a statement right from the first spray. The vanilla is rich, warm, and slightly boozy. It sets a sweet, confident tone immediately. By putting vanilla upfront, Born In Roma Intense tells you exactly what kind of fragrance it is going to be. There are no games or slow reveals. Just immediate, unapologetic sweetness and warmth.
The heart features lavender, which provides a clean, aromatic counterpoint to the sweet vanilla. Lavender is one of the most versatile notes in masculine perfumery. It is calming, clean, and universally appealing. In Born In Roma Intense, the lavender cuts through the vanilla's sweetness and adds a herbal, slightly medicinal freshness. The vanilla-lavender combination is classic in men's fragrance, but here it feels modern because of the intensity and the way the vanilla leads rather than follows.
The base is vetiver, which grounds everything with its smoky, earthy, rooty quality. Vetiver adds a masculine depth that prevents the fragrance from being too sweet or too simple. It provides a dry, slightly green backbone that gives the composition substance and staying power. The vetiver transforms the sweet vanilla-lavender combination into something that is both comfortable and masculine. It is the note that makes Born In Roma Intense a serious fragrance rather than just a pleasant one.
Born In Roma Intense works year-round but excels in fall and winter. It suits date nights, evening events, nightlife, and any situation where confidence and presence are the goal. The projection is strong and the longevity is excellent.