Valentino V Absolu Perfume by Valentino, Valentino V Absolu by Valentino is a lush combination of woody and vanilla accords.Introduced in 2005, this fragrance is creamy and seductive and sweet, but not too sweet. The perfume opens with fresh, fruity notes, such as fig, grapefruit and mandarin orange. At the heart of the fragrance are heady floral scents, like rose, orange blossom and frangipani. The perfume closes with touches of sandalwood, incense and musk.