PlumOpens with
OsmanthusHeart
VanillaDries down to
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Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia
The quiet intimacy of a Roman palace at night, where juicy fruits meet delicate flowers and enveloping warmth.
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Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple MelancholiaPremium · $100–250
52%Similar accords, often for lessKenzo World Intense · KenzoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares plum and vanilla8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia, launched in 2026 and crafted by Alberto Morillas, is a Floral Fruity Eau de Parfum that explores the darker side of Roman nostalgia. The composition opens with a juicy plum note, which introduces an unexpected depth to the fruity accord. This transitions into a soft floral heart of osmanthus, adding a delicate sweetness. The fragrance settles into a rich base of Madagascan vanilla, creating a warm and introspective mood that lingers on the skin.
Apply this fragrance with two sprays to the pulse points. The plum top note is bright but fleeting, so it's best experienced close to the skin. The vanilla base develops slowly over time, making it ideal for evening wear when you want a scent that evolves throughout the night.
Fig. 01 — Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia, Valentino
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
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The originalValentino Donna Born in Roma Purple MelancholiaValentino · Premium · $100–250Kenzo · 2017Kenzo World IntenseShares Plum and Vanilla$40–100★ 3.71 (941)70%Match
Victoria's Secret · 2012Starlit WishShares Plumunder $40★ 3.63 (19)47%Match
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Kenzo · 2019Kenzo World Fantasy Collection Eau de Parfum IntenseShares Plum and Vanilla$40–100★ 4.03 (30)
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What people
are saying.
A polarising scent: loved by 24%, disliked or hated by 28%.