Black CurrantOpens with
JasmineHeart
Bourbon VanillaDries down to
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Valentino Donna Born In Roma
The bustling streets of Rome at dusk, where scents mingle and clash in unexpected ways.
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Valentino Donna Born In RomaPremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessVelvet Mughetto · Dolce&GabbanaMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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HeartThe Soul
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The story behind the bottle.
Valentino Donna Born In Roma, launched in 2019, is an Oriental Floral fragrance that divides opinions with its bold composition. The blackcurrant and pink pepper top notes create a striking opening, but it's the heart of jasmine sambac and jasmine tea that often sparks debate among wearers. Some find this floral bouquet enchanting, while others describe it as reading like body odor or animalic undertones. This polarizing nature makes Donna Born In Roma highly memorable — not for its universal appeal, but for the strong reactions it elicits.
This fragrance requires careful consideration. Some wearers find the initial notes too strong, so it's best to apply a light spritz initially and assess how it develops on your skin. The woody base with bourbon vanilla and cashmeran provides warmth but can be overshadowed by the dominant jasmine if not balanced.
Fig. 01 — Valentino Donna Born In Roma, Valentino
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Honorine Blanc
The quiet revolutionaryHonorine Blanc is a perfumer at Firmenich who has quickly established herself as one of the most talented noses of the newer generation.
Co-created with Amandine Clerc-Marie
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Adds aromatic, fresh spicy and leather; shares jasmine.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 47%, disliked or hated by 9%.