What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is black currant and pink pepper. The heart brings jasmine and jasmine sambac. On the skin it settles into Bourbon vanilla and cashmeran. Overall it smells woody and vanilla.
- Came out
- 2019
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Donna Born In Roma notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Valentino Donna Born In Roma EDP
Donna Born In Roma EDP comes from Valentino. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
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Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, winter, fall and summer.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Natura Una Artisan spreads further.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Mugler Alien Goddess and Chanel Gabrielle. Base notes like Bourbon vanilla and cashmeran are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like Donna Born In Roma
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by vanilla and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and vanilla smells and notes like jasmine and Bourbon vanilla. Less obvious notes include bergamot, jasmine tea and guaiac wood. Perfume fans rate it 4.04 out of 5.
Donna Born In Roma: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
Other versions
There are 7 other versions of this perfume, released between 2015 and 2024.
If you like Donna Born In Roma, try these
Similar picks to try: Mugler Alien Goddess (4 shared notes), Hoc Malachite (4 shared notes), Natura Una Artisan (4 shared notes) and Chanel Gabrielle (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Mugler Alien Goddess starts from €72.
Perfume comparisons
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More questions
When did Donna Born In Roma come out?
It came out in 2019.
Can men wear Donna Born In Roma?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is it expensive?
It is on the expensive side: about €147 in Europe.