Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum — Valentino
Editorial impression: Strong and long-wearing, by most reviewers' account, this is jasmine sambac laid on warm cashmeran and vanilla. Drawn from 14 independent reports across 6 venues. Eau de Parfum (EDP) from Valentino.
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At a glance
† cited to the sources listed at the foot of this page.
- What it smells like†
- Floral, Amber, Sweet, Fruity, Woody, Spicy, Powdery, Musk, Fresh & clean · Eau de Parfum (EDP). The house lists Jasmine Sambac.
- Best fit†
- Wearers report reaching for it most often in spring and autumn.
- Performance
- Reported long wear; reported to project strongly. These are wearer reports from 6 venues.
- Current formulation†
- No reformulation record found in the sources reviewed — Valentino and several retailers list 947771 06 / B264161/1, while other retailers show B235508/1 with the same declared ingredients in the same order. The code discrepancy alone cannot settle a sensory difference.
- Evidence
- Drawn from 14 independent reports across 6 venues.
- Full bottle
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Scent description (editorial impression; it is the sentence under the page title)
Drawn from 14 independent reports across 6 venues.
Notes and fragrance details
- House
- Valentino
- Top notes
- Jasmine SambacDonna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum — official product page
- Heart notes
- CashmeranDonna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum — official product page
- Base notes
- Bourbon VanillaDonna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum — official product page
- Current formulation
- No reformulation record found in the sources reviewed — Valentino and several retailers list 947771 06 / B264161/1, while other retailers show B235508/1 with the same declared ingredients in the same order. The code discrepancy alone cannot settle a sensory difference.Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum — wearer reports on Basenotes
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum (EDP)
- Category
- Designer
- Scent families (Scentorian)
- Floral, Amber, Sweet, Fruity, Woody, Spicy, Powdery, Musk, Fresh & clean
Sources are linked beside the details they document. We omit details we could not verify. Note lists describe a scent; they are not ingredient lists. House sources most recently read 2026-09-03.
Questions and answers
What does Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum smell like?
Strong and long-wearing, by most reviewers' account, this is jasmine sambac laid on warm cashmeran and vanilla.
Drawn from 14 independent reports across 6 venues.
What are the notes in Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum?
How long does Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum last, and how strong is it?
Reported long wear; reported to project strongly. These are wearer reports from 6 venues.
The fourteen counted reports were not divided into longevity bands. They generally describe long wear and noticeable projection.
Your experience may vary with the amount applied, the weather and your skin. How we assess wearer reports.
Has Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum been reformulated? Is today's bottle the same as older ones?
We found no published reformulation record for Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum in the sources we reviewed.
Valentino and several retailers list 947771 06 / B264161/1, while other retailers show B235508/1 with the same declared ingredients in the same order. The code discrepancy alone cannot settle a sensory difference.
Every fragrance's reformulation verdict, in one list: Reformulation watch.
What does the concentration label on Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum mean?
Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum is sold as Eau de Parfum (EDP), a label generally used for a higher fragrance concentration than eau de toilette.
No body standardises these labels, so one does not tell you how long a scent lasts or how far it carries, and versions sold under the same name can differ.
What fragrance family is Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum?
We file Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum under Floral, Amber, Sweet, Fruity, Woody, Spicy, Powdery, Musk and Fresh & clean.
These are Scentorian's browsing categories; Valentino may describe it differently. Browse by family.
Where can I buy Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum?
Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum is available from MicroPerfumes and Amazon, linked on this page. Scentorian has a commission arrangement with these retailers and may earn a commission if you buy through a link, at no extra cost to you.
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What season is Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum for?
Wearers most often reach for Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum in spring and autumn.
Drawn from 7,200 independent reports, all from a single venue. This is one venue's view; our usual minimum is ten reports across two venues.
Browse: Spring fragrances, Autumn fragrances.
How does Scentorian know this about Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum?
Each detail on this page links to its source: note lists and published credits come from Valentino, and wearer reports come from the venues named in the sources list.
Drawn from 14 independent reports across 6 venues.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Seller type | Size | Link | Link checked | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Marketplace | 100 ml | Check current price | Not yet verified | Sold via a marketplace listing — the seller may not be the brand or an authorized retailer. |
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When wearers reach for it
Spring fragrances
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Autumn fragrances
Other fragrances wearers report reaching for most often in autumn.
Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum is filed under
Floral
Flower notes, from a single rose or jasmine to a mixed bouquet.
Amber
Warm accords often built around resinous, balsamic or vanilla notes.
Sweet
Sweet notes such as vanilla, tonka and caramel, with or without a distinct food association.
Fruity
Fruit notes such as apple, peach and berries. Citrus has its own category.
Woody
Wood notes such as cedar, sandalwood and oud, as well as woody facets of vetiver.
Spicy
Spice notes such as cinnamon, cardamom, clove and pepper.
Powdery
A powder-like character, often associated with iris, violet or musk notes.
Musk
Musky notes with soft, powdery, clean or animalic facets, depending on the composition.
Fresh & clean
Airy, watery or soapy scents associated with a clean character.
Sources
- Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum — official product page — Valentino
- Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum — wearer reports on Basenotes — Basenotes, read in aggregate
- Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum — wearer reports on Fragrantica — Fragrantica, read in aggregate
- Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum — wearer reports on Nordstrom — Nordstrom customer reviews
- Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum — wearer reports on Parfumo — Parfumo, read in aggregate
- Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum — wearer reports on Reddit — Reddit, read in aggregate
- Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum — wearer reports on Ulta Beauty — Ulta Beauty customer reviews