Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence, released in 2018, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.
Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence: woody, leather and oud, about 7h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
This fragrance captures the dark, smoky, and resinous character of the reference, offering a bold leather and oud profile at a very accessible price point.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and leather accords with Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,661 community ratings.
This composition highlights the spicy and woody nuances found in the reference, delivering a sophisticated, dry oud experience that remains approachable.
It shares its leather, fresh spicy and oud accords with Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 771 community ratings.
Focusing on the leather and aromatic facets, this scent offers a refined, powdery take on the woody profile that defines the reference.
It shares its fresh spicy, leather and warm spicy accords with Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 811 community ratings.
A warm and spicy alternative that echoes the resinous depth of the reference, providing a similar woody and aromatic presence on the skin.
It shares its warm spicy, leather and woody accords with Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 222 community ratings.
This fragrance explores the leather and woody territory of the reference with a smoother, more polished finish that feels elegant and understated.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords with Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 139 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Khalta Blend Of Lattafa, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence.
Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence.
Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence itself sells from $222.59 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition saves you about $295 a year against Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence. Both priced at 100 ml; 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 Maahir Black Edition comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-09.