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Born In Roma Donna Eau de Parfum bottle Born In Roma Donna EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2019 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Born in Roma Woman - 987 Eau de Parfum bottle Born in Roma Woman - 987 EDP

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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 - Born in Roma Woman - 987 EDP
No. 987 captures the jasmine-and-vanilla heart of Valentino Born In Roma Donna faithfully, but the woody undertone is thinner than the original's plush amber-floral finish, so it reads sweeter and simpler rather than genuinely couture.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Born In Roma Donna EDP
Born in Roma Woman - 987 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 28% vs 100%
Only in Born In Roma Donna
Blackcurrant 39% Pink Pepper 32%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 54% vs 100%
Only in Born In Roma Donna
Jasmine Tea 45%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 38% vs 63%
Only in Born In Roma Donna
Cashmeran 32% Guaiac Wood 30%
Only in Born in Roma Woman - 987
Woody 37%

Accords

Born In Roma Donna Born in Roma Woman - 987
95%
Woody
30%
68%
White Floral
75%
70%
Fruity
Vanilla
55%
45%
Powdery
Amber
40%
Woody shared
95%
30%
White Floral shared
68%
75%
70%
55%
45%
40%

Performance

Born In Roma Donna Born in Roma Woman - 987
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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.

Born in Roma Woman - 987

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm jasmine-vanilla amber floral that feels richest in fall and winter, while the sweetness can feel heavy in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Glamorous and sweet rather than office-appropriate, it's best suited to evening wear and date nights.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
67%
Key Similarities

Both lean white floral, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Born In Roma Donna EDP
Born in Roma Woman - 987 EDP
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