BergamotOpens with
IrisHeart
LeatherDries down to
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Valentino · Sold as feminine
Valentino Donna
The soft hum of a bustling city park at twilight, where the scent of praline and leather intertwines with the delicate aroma of roses.
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Valentino DonnaPremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessImperial Purple · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
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HeartThe Soul
The story behind the bottle.
Valentino Donna, launched in 2015 and crafted by perfumers Antoine Maisondieu and Sonia Constant, is an Oriental Floral fragrance that balances the elegant sophistication of Valentino's heritage with modern sensibilities. The composition opens with a vibrant clash of bergamot and grapefruit, which give way to a heart of iris and Bulgarian rose, layered over a powdery base of praline, leather, vanilla, and patchouli. This blend captures the essence of lasting elegance while adding contemporary depth.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for optimal longevity. The powdery base notes develop slowly over time, so it’s best to let it settle on your skin before heading out. Avoid heavy spritzing as the initial citrus notes are bright and can overpower if applied too liberally.
Fig. 01 — Valentino Donna, Valentino
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Antoine Maisondieu
Naturals with a modern conscienceAntoine Maisondieu is a Senior Perfumer at Givaudan, trained at the perfumery school at Roure.
Co-created with Sonia Constant
The Valentino Donna line
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The originalValentino DonnaValentino · Premium · $100–250Zara · 2023Imperial PurpleShares 4 of its 6 notesunder $40★ 4.27 (348)47%Match
Zara · 2019Gourmand Leather 2019All 3 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 4.32 (250)46%Match
Zara · 2024Cape Town Century BoulevardAll 3 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 4.17 (53)
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 40%, disliked or hated by 13%.