Is Oakcha Love in Rome a dupe of Valentino Born In Roma Donna?

Love in Rome Extrait

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Born In Roma Donna Eau de Parfum bottle Born In Roma Donna EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
F Gender U
2019 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Love in Rome Extrait bottle Love in Rome Extrait
$91.95+ tax from
1.0 fl oz (30 ml) at Perfumania
Best value $33.99/fl oz (3.4 fl oz (100 ml))
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Born In Roma Donna EDP
A luminous, modern vanilla-woody floral with addictive blackcurrant brightness and plush jasmine. Effortlessly feminine and versatile, it balances playful sweetness with couture sophistication.
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Our Verdict - Love in Rome Extrait
This 'inspired by' scent sparks a passionate debate: some swear it's a dead ringer for Valentino's Born in Roma, others say it's nowhere close. Expect a bright, sweet, and clean jasmine-vanilla blend with moderate performance. It's a crowd-pleaser for those who enjoy a youthful, feminine touch.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Born In Roma Donna EDP A Love in Rome Extrait B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Born In Roma Donna EDP
Love in Rome Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 54% vs 35%
Jasmine Tea 45% vs 28%
Blackcurrant 39% vs 37%
Vanilla 38% vs 64%
Pink Pepper 32% vs 31%
Guaiac Wood 29% vs 35%
Bergamot 28% vs 30%
Only in Born In Roma Donna
Cashmeran 32%
Only in Love in Rome
Jasmin Sambac 36%
Shared Notes
Blackcurrant 39% vs 37%
Pink Pepper 32% vs 31%
Bergamot 28% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 54% vs 35%
Jasmine Tea 45% vs 28%
Only in Love in Rome
Jasmin Sambac 36%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 38% vs 64%
Guaiac Wood 29% vs 35%
Only in Born In Roma Donna
Cashmeran 32%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Born In Roma Donna Love in Rome
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Born In Roma Donna

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The blend of creamy vanilla and woody cashmeran brings warmth for fall and winter, while the juicy blackcurrant and fresh jasmine keep it bright enough for cool spring days. It can feel heavy in high heat, so it's less ideal for summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

It excels on dates and evenings out due to its sweet, sensual vanilla and moderate projection. It's also wearable for casual or office settings, but the richness and distinct woody-vanilla character make it less suited to sports or strict formality.

Love in Rome

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its sweet and floral profile, make it a good fit for casual wear and dates. While pleasant, it might be a bit too sweet or informal for strict office or formal settings, and too delicate for sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Jasmine Tea, Bergamot, Guaiac Wood

Key Differences

Adds cashmeran, drops jasmin sambac

Where to buy

Born In Roma Donna EDP
Love in Rome Extrait

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