Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia: released in 2026, coconut, lavender and warm spicy, about 7h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia dupe we found is Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau — 86% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau | 86% | about $65* (−57%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Asad Zanzibar | 84% | about $45* (−70%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Calvin Klein Eternity Aromatic Essence for Men | 80% | about $55 (−63%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Pacific | 78% | about $45 (−70%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Issey Miyake Fusion d'Issey Extrême | 77% | about $70 (−53%) | 6h vs 7h | 8/10 |
Features a prominent coconut-heavy sweetness that shares a very similar vibe to Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia, backed by clean aromatic lavender notes.
It shares its coconut, sweet and lactonic accords with Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 11,267 community ratings.
Evokes the tropical coconut and warm aromatic feel of Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia, offering a rich and distinct spicy profile at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its lavender and amber accords with Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 3,398 community ratings.
Leans into similar aromatic and warm spicy territory as Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia, providing a fresh yet cozy character.
It shares its aromatic, coconut and woody accords with Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 706 community ratings.
Brings a smooth tropical and warm presence reminiscent of the coconut and amber elements found in Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia.
It shares its coconut, woody and sweet accords with Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,040 community ratings.
Blends solar and warm spicy facets that sit comfortably in the same family as Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia.
It shares its aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords with Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 729 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Asad Zanzibar, at about $45 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia.
Lattafa Perfumes Asad Zanzibar, at about 6h on skin, against about 7h for Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia.
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia itself sells from £75 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau saves you about $125 a year against Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lattafa Perfumes Asad Zanzibar comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-27.