Valentino perfume for men on this site starts at $105 for a 30 ML bottle and tops out at $185 for the largest sizes of Extradose and Vendetta. Most of the lineup is Eau de Toilette, with a few stronger Eau de Parfum versions mixed in, split across two collections: Born in Roma Uomo (For Him, Intense, Coral Fantasy, Extradose and Purple Melancholia) and the newer Vendetta For Men. The right bottle usually comes down to one question — light enough for daily wear, or strong enough to carry through an evening — with price following close behind.
What’s below covers pricing by size, which fragrance suits which occasion, what’s actually inside each bottle, and a quick look at the house that put the name on the box.
Valentino Men’s Perfume Menu: Price by Collection
Prices for men’s Valentino fragrances run from $105 to $185, and the concentration — Eau de Toilette (EDT) or Eau de Parfum (EDP) — affects the price more than the collection name does.
| Fragrance | Size | Type | Price | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vendetta For Men | 30 ML | EDT | $105.00 | In Stock |
| Vendetta For Men | 50 ML | EDT | $140.00 | In Stock |
| Vendetta For Men | 90 ML | EDT | $170.00 | In Stock |
| Born in Roma Purple Melancholia EDT | 50 ML | EDT | $110.00 | In Stock |
| Born in Roma For Him EDT Spray | 50 ML | EDT | $110.00 | In Stock |
| Born in Roma For Him EDT Spray | 100 ML | EDT | $135.00 | In Stock |
| Born in Roma Coral Fantasy EDT Spray | 50 ML | EDT | $110.00 | In Stock |
| Born in Roma Coral Fantasy EDT Spray | 100 ML | EDT | $135.00 | In Stock |
| Born in Roma Intense EDP Spray | 50 ML | EDP | $130.00 | In Stock |
| Born in Roma Intense EDP Spray | 100 ML | EDP | $160.00 | In Stock |
| Born in Roma Extradose EDP | 50 ML | EDP | $145.00 | In Stock |
| Born in Roma Extradose EDP | 100 ML | EDP | $185.00 | In Stock |
None of the Born in Roma men’s fragrances come in a 30 ML bottle except Vendetta, so 50 ML is usually the smallest way to try one. Intense and Extradose, both Eau de Parfum, cost more at every size than the Eau de Toilette versions.
Best Valentino Perfume for Men
There’s no single best bottle, but there’s a clear best fit depending on what you’re after:
- First-time buyer or everyday wear: Born in Roma For Him. It’s the original of the collection and a lighter Eau de Toilette.
- Something stronger for evenings: Born in Roma Intense or Extradose, both Eau de Parfum, built to last longer on skin.
- Fresh, slightly sweet scent: Coral Fantasy, with apple, bergamot and geranium over a patchouli base.
- Cooler weather, warmer character: Purple Melancholia, built on cardamom, coconut, lavender and amberwood.
- The newest option: Vendetta For Men, a 2026 release with a spiced, woody profile.
If you’re between two, test them on skin rather than from the bottle — a scent can smell different once it warms up against your body.
Valentino Uomo Born in Roma
Born in Roma Uomo is the men’s side of Valentino’s largest fragrance family, and it includes five separate scents rather than one fragrance in different strengths.
Born in Roma For Him opens with cedarwood, mandarin and ginger, moves through violet and lavender, and settles into vetiver, vanilla and amber. It’s the broadest, most versatile note list in the men’s line, which is part of why it works well as a daily fragrance.
Born in Roma Intense strips things down to lavender, vetiver and vanilla — simpler and more concentrated than the original, sold only as Eau de Parfum.
Born in Roma Coral Fantasy opens with apple and bergamot, moves into lavender and cardamom, and finishes on patchouli, vetiver and geranium. The fruit-and-herb opening keeps it from feeling heavy, making it a reasonable pick for warmer months.
Born in Roma Purple Melancholia is built around cardamom and lavender up top, with coconut in the middle and an amberwood base — a warm, slightly sweet profile suited to fall and winter.
Born in Roma Extradose doesn’t have a widely published note breakdown at the time of writing, so check the product listing for its current notes before buying if that detail matters to you.
For the women’s side of the same collection, see the Valentino Born in Roma guide.
Newest Valentino Cologne: Vendetta For Men
Vendetta For Men is Valentino’s newest men’s fragrance, launched in 2026 alongside a women’s version called Vendetta Donna. It opens with ginger, moves through cinnamon and a boozy liquor accord, and settles into patchouli — a warm, spiced scent built for cooler months. It’s sold as an Eau de Toilette in 30 ML ($105), 50 ML ($140) and 90 ML ($170).
The Vendetta name isn’t new — Valentino used it for a different men’s fragrance back in 1991 — but the 2026 version is a completely new formula built by perfumer Marie Salamagne. Full details are on the Valentino Vendetta page.
Valentino Men’s Cologne Gift Set
Valentino doesn’t currently list a dedicated men’s gift set on this site. For gifting, a single 50 ML bottle is usually the safer choice — it’s substantial enough to feel like a proper gift without committing the recipient to a scent they haven’t worn before. Gift sets and travel-size bundles are more common around the holiday season, so it’s worth checking back closer to major shopping dates if a set is specifically what you’re after.
Valentino Cologne vs. Eau de Toilette
“Valentino cologne” and “Valentino perfume for men” usually point to the same thing. In everyday American English, cologne just means a men’s fragrance, no matter what the bottle actually says. Read the label on most of Valentino’s men’s line, though — Born in Roma For Him, Coral Fantasy, Purple Melancholia, Vendetta For Men — and you’ll find Eau de Toilette, not cologne in the technical sense.
That label affects how long the scent sticks around. Eau de Toilette carries less fragrance oil than Eau de Parfum, so it fades faster and stays closer to the skin instead of projecting outward. If longevity matters more to you than the name on the box, Born in Roma Intense and Extradose are the two to look at — both are Eau de Parfum, and both are built to last well past the afternoon.
Valentino Cologne for Women
Not everyone typing “Valentino cologne” is shopping for a men’s scent. The word gets used loosely enough that plenty of people mean a women’s fragrance, whichever gender the bottle is marketed toward. If that’s the case for you, Valentino’s women’s line is sold as Eau de Parfum rather than Eau de Toilette, and it covers the Born in Roma Donna fragrances along with Vendetta For Women — the full details are in the Valentino perfume for women guide.
Worth knowing too: fragrance doesn’t have to follow the label on the box. People wear scents from either collection all the time, regardless of which one it was built for. If something in the men’s notes catches your attention more than what’s in the women’s line, that’s reason enough to wear it.
About the Valentino Fashion House
Valentino is an Italian fashion house founded in Rome in 1960 by designer Valentino Garavani, alongside his business partner Giancarlo Giammetti. The brand built its reputation on haute couture before expanding into ready-to-wear, accessories, and eventually fragrance. Valentino’s early runway shows in Rome and Paris drew coverage from Vogue and other major fashion publications, and the house became known for romantic, tailored silhouettes and a signature shade of red.
Garavani retired from the maison in 2008, and the brand has since operated under new creative direction while continuing to sell fragrance lines like Born in Roma and Vendetta under the Valentino name. The company, now part of the Valentino Group, still maintains its Rome headquarters alongside a presence in Paris, New York, and other major fashion markets — a history that’s part of why Valentino fragrances lean on Roma and Roman imagery in their naming and marketing.
FAQs
What is the best Valentino cologne for men?
Born in Roma For Him is the most versatile everyday option. For a stronger, longer-lasting scent, Born in Roma Intense or Extradose (both Eau de Parfum) are better picks.
How much does Valentino perfume for men cost?
On this site, prices run from $105 for a 30 ML Vendetta bottle to $185 for the largest Extradose or Vendetta sizes.
Is Valentino cologne or perfume for men?
Most of the men’s line, including Born in Roma For Him, Coral Fantasy, Purple Melancholia and Vendetta For Men, is an Eau de Toilette. Intense and Extradose are Eau de Parfum, which is stronger and longer-lasting.
What is Valentino’s newest men’s fragrance?
Vendetta For Men, released in 2026, built around ginger, cinnamon and patchouli.
Does Valentino sell a men’s cologne gift set?
Not currently on this site. A single 50 ML bottle is the more reliable gifting option for now.
Who founded Valentino?
Designer Valentino Garavani founded the house in Rome in 1960 with his business partner Giancarlo Giammetti.
Can women wear Valentino’s men’s fragrances?
Yes. Fragrance isn’t strictly gendered, and the note profile matters more than which collection a scent was marketed under.
Bottom Line
Valentino perfume for men spans a light, versatile original in Born in Roma For Him, stronger Eau de Parfum options in Intense and Extradose, fruitier Coral Fantasy, warm Purple Melancholia, and the newly launched Vendetta. Prices start at $105 and rise with size and concentration, so an Eau de Parfum will generally cost more than an Eau de Toilette at the same size. Start with the original or Coral Fantasy if you’re new to the brand, and move to Intense or Extradose once you know you want something that lasts longer.