Valentino V is discontinued — the closest scent matches you can still buy

Valentino V, released in 2005, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.

Valentino V: woody, citrus and fruity, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What can I wear instead of Valentino V?

The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Valentino V we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

  1. Shakira S — 78% scent match

    Offers a soft, powdery amber profile that feels reminiscent of the base notes found in the reference fragrance.

    It shares its amber, powdery and woody accords with Valentino V, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,444 community ratings.

  2. Harajuku Lovers Wicked Style Baby — 73% scent match

    Leans into a sweet, fruity-floral territory that captures a similar playful energy to the Valentino classic.

    It shares its floral, powdery and sweet accords with Valentino V, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 347 community ratings.

  3. Salvatore Ferragamo Amo Ferragamo — 70% scent match

    Provides a modern, sweet, and slightly woody experience that sits in the same family as the reference.

    It shares its fruity, woody and powdery accords with Valentino V, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 2,310 community ratings.

  4. Hugo Boss Deep Red — 68% scent match

    Features a warm, fruity-woody composition that echoes the deeper, more sensual facets of the original.

    It shares its citrus, fruity and woody accords with Valentino V, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 7,678 community ratings.

  5. Anna Sui Sui Dreams — 63% scent match

    Presents a soft, powdery, and sweet floral impression that aligns with the general mood of the reference.

    It shares its powdery, sweet and citrus accords with Valentino V, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,000 community ratings.

Which Valentino V dupe is cheapest?

Shakira S, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Valentino V dupe lasts longest?

Hugo Boss Deep Red, at about 5h on skin, against about 6h for Valentino V.

Which Valentino V dupe is closest to the original?

Shakira S, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Will a Valentino V dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Hugo Boss Deep Red comes closest at 5.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Valentino V notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-27.