Valentino Donna Born In Roma Intense EDP

Description

Donna Born in Roma Intense takes the original's jasmine-and-vanilla idea and pours it into something darker, creamier and far more vanilla-forward. Released by Valentino in 2023 and composed by Amandine Clerc-Marie and Honorine Blanc, it is built on four materials only: bourbon vanilla and amber up front, jasmine in the heart, and benzoin in the base. The result is a warm, glossy amber-floral that reviewers describe as molten vanilla (creamy, rich and close to edible) with the jasmine giving it lift rather than taking the lead.

How It Differs From Donna Born in Roma EDP

• Donna Born in Roma EDP (2019): brighter and more floral-musky: blackcurrant and pink pepper up top, a clear jasmine heart, and a vanilla-cashmeran-guaiac base. Easier for daytime and warmer weather.
• Donna Born in Roma Intense (2023): the vanilla takes over. No fruit opening, a softer jasmine, and a denser amber-benzoin base. Richer, sweeter and better suited to evenings and cold weather.
• Choose the original if you want jasmine first; choose the Intense if you want vanilla first.

Scent Character

Translation: three-quarters of the profile is sweetness (bourbon vanilla, amber and benzoin) with jasmine making up the rest. It is a vanilla fragrance with a floral accent, not a floral with a vanilla base.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Bourbon Vanilla, Amber
• Heart: Jasmine
• Base: Benzoin

Performance

Longevity: 8–10 hours or more. Reviewers regularly report it still on skin the next morning.
Sillage: Moderate to strong for the first few hours.
Projection: Two to three feet early on, settling to a warm arm's-length aura.

An honest note: if you loved the jasmine in the original, know that it is much quieter here. Several reviewers say the vanilla drowns it out. A little goes a long way; two sprays is plenty.

Best Occasions & Season

At its best in Fall and Winter, and comfortable on cool Spring evenings. Built for Evenings, Nights Out and relaxed Leisure time, date nights and dinners especially. Marketed for women. Skip it for hot summer days and close-quarters offices, where the vanilla can feel heavy.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum Intense
Perfumers: Amandine Clerc-Marie and Honorine Blanc
House: Valentino, Rome, Italy
Launched: 2023, as the intense flanker of Donna Born in Roma (2019)

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FAQ

Is Donna Born in Roma Intense stronger than the original?
Yes. It is denser and longer-lasting, with more projection in the first hours, and it smells noticeably sweeter because the vanilla leads.

What does it smell like?
Creamy bourbon vanilla and warm amber, lifted by a soft jasmine and rounded out by resinous benzoin.

How long does it last?
Typically 8–10 hours or more, and many wearers still notice it the next morning.

When should I wear it?
Cool-weather evenings and nights out. It is too rich for a hot summer day.