Valentino
Donna Born in Roma
Last updated
2019WomenItalyLongevity · Long LastingSillage · Moderate$205 retail★ 4.2 community ratingBuy on FragranceNet $155 · Save $50 →Buy on FragranceShop $111 →
A spirited blend of tart black currant and pink pepper softens into creamy vanilla and woody amber, capturing Rome's bold elegance
Top Notes
Black CurrantPink PepperBergamot
Heart Notes
JasmineJasmine SambacJasmine Tea
Base Notes
Bourbon VanillaCashmeranGuaiac Wood
Accords
woody· Dominantvanilla· Dominantfruity· Dominantsoft spicy· Prominentwhite floral· Prominentpowdery· Prominentfloral· Prominentmusky· Moderategreen· Moderatecitrus· Moderate
Best Clone
The best clone of Valentino Donna Born in Roma is Heart Of Rome Green by Dua, with a 82% accuracy score. Available from Dua for $33, about 84% cheaper than the $205 original.
Best Seasons
Spring100%
Summer71%
Fall / Autumn95%
Winter84%
Best Occasions
Professional100%
Night Out60%
Casual47%
Community Insights
★ 4.2 from 11K ratingsWhat people who wear Valentino Donna Born in Roma report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
woody
vanilla
fruity
white floral
soft spicy
powdery
floral
musky
Longevity
Very weak3%
Weak8%
Moderate49%
Long lasting33%
Eternal7%
Sillage
Intimate10%
Moderate59%
Strong27%
Enormous5%
Who wears it
Female86%
More female11%
Unisex2%
More male0%
Male1%
Listed as Women
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced5%
Overpriced23%
Ok55%
Good value15%
Great value3%
People say it reminds them of
Prada Prada Paradoxe 806Valentino Valentino Donna Born In Roma Intense 333Mugler Angel Elixir 248Bath & Body Works Pink Obsessed 239Valentino Born in Roma Extradose Donna 177Britney Spears Electric Fantasy 166
What people like
- Elegant pretty and feminine scent
- High-quality bottle with chic studded design
- Addictive scent with a smooth mesmerizing drydown
- Versatile sweet scent for day or night
What people dislike
- Can be cloying in high heat
- Often criticized for lacking originality
- Occasional reports of a synthetic or plastic undertone
- Significantly different from the original Donna DNA
What wearers say
“It really feels like a luxurious spa tea with dark forest berry mix and dry white flower leaves. I like the fact that it has an authentic identity and different than my other floral vanilla perfumes even though it has the similar sweetness and muskiness in the drydown. Something makes it more complicated and elegant than the rest. Chic style and signature scent worthy.”
“To me, Donna Born in Roma (DBIR) ,smells similar to Armani's Si fiori, and Prada Paradoxe.DBIR is a closer dupe with FIori, they also share 4 similar notes: Black currant, citrus, white flower, vanilla.Pardoxe lacks the black currant note, that's in Si Fiori and DBIR.”
“For me this fragrance is TIMELESS. I am sure I will still love it 20 years from now.Although it is the sweetest fragrance I own (not being a fan of very very sweet fragrances), it is intense, super girly, a little bit woody and looong lasting, perfect for autumn and winter and a compliment magnet!!!! 🖤🧲Even though it's a popular fragrance and known to everyone, I still love it sooo much!”
4 Clones Found
Best Match
Maison Alhambra
Mia Dolcezza
78%accuracy
$22
FragranceNet
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone has marginally shorter longevity (4-5 hours vs 6-7 hours on the designer) and slightly less sillage, with a softer base that lacks the designer's fuller amber-musk richness. Both share the same general scent profile but Valentino's version offers better quality and lasting power.
AmazonFragranceNet $22
ParfumsBelcam
Vibiana
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Amazon
Dua
Heart Of Rome Green
82%accuracy
$33
Dua
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone delivers 85-90% of the original's DNA but typically shows reduced sillage and slightly less tenacity on skin (4-6 hours vs 6-8 hours for the original). The peach note may read slightly sharper in the clone due to concentration differences.
Dua $33
Dua
Heart Of Rome: Ivory
78%accuracy
$33
Dua
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone's floral heart lacks the same creamy richness and presence of the designer version, and the transition to base notes feels less luxurious. Longevity and sillage are also moderately lower on the Dua, with a more restrained projection overall.
Dua $33
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