Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia

Name: Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia
Brand: Valentino
Rating: 6.2 (182 reviews)

by Valentino

2026for women

Perfumers: Pascal Gaurin, Natasha Côté-Mouzannar and IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances)

6.2/10

182 ratingsMost rate it 7 of 10

Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia by Valentino is a well-known Sweet Fruity perfume for women. Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia was released in 2026. It was composed by Pascal Gaurin, Natasha Côté-Mouzannar and IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances). The top notes are Plum and Mirabelle plum; middle notes are Osmanthus and Osmanthus absolute; base note is Bourbon vanilla. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to wear it. It lasts very long, with a strong sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 8/10: very long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Autumn and spring (63% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly women, 64% of votes
Smells mainly: sweet, fruity, synthetic

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

5 notes

Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia features 5 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Bourbon vanilla

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

182 ratings

6.2

Most rate it 7 of 10.

Longevity

132 ratings

7.4

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Sillage

132 ratings

7.1

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

112 season votes

Spring29%
Summer9%
Autumn35%
Winter28%

Who wears it

Men0%
Unisex36%
Women64%

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