Valentino 2023 EDP

F Acquired

Donna Born In Roma Intense

by Amandine Clerc-Marie , Honorine Blanc

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Valentino Donna Born In Roma Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Amandine Clerc-Marie and Honorine Blanc. Donna Born In Roma Intense opens with Amber and Vanilla, settles into a heart of Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Benzoin. Valentino's Donna Born In Roma Intense carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

A sultry, ambery vanilla with creamy jasmine and a powdery, balsamic backbone, this flanker turns up the heat and intensity for a seductive, night-ready presence. Daringly sweet and plush, it's made for confident moments after dark.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Confident
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Bold
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Donna Born In Roma Intense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Vanilla52%
Amber48%
Heartas listed
Jasmine100%
Baseas listed
Benzoin100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Its dense amber-vanilla core and powdery, creamy florals radiate warmth and depth, making it ideal for cool-weather wear in fall and winter. The rich, sweet character can be cloying in summer heat but feels enveloping and sensual in colder months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

The bold, sweet, and sensual profile is perfect for date nights and casual evenings out but may be overpowering in an office or sport setting. Its warmth and richness suit intimate settings or formal occasions when worn lightly.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Donna Born In Roma Intense envelops you in an opulent blend of bourbon vanilla and glowing amber, laced with creamy jasmine and a touch of benzoin resin. The opening is plush and sweet, quickly deepening into a warm, powdery embrace with a softly spicy, slightly balsamic undertone. Bold and sensual, it lingers with a creamy floral heart and a cozy, musky base, making every wear feel both modern and timelessly romantic.

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