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Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia

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Valentino Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2026. Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia opens with Plum, settles into a heart of Osmanthus, and dries down to a base of Vanilla. Valentino's Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Divisive, to say the least. This 'melancholic' take on Born in Roma is either a captivating plum dream or a medicinal nightmare, depending on who you ask. Do not blind buy this one.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
  • Cozy
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Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Plum100%
Heartas listed
Osmanthus100%
Baseas listed
Vanilla100%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its potent initial projection and a polarising scent profile make it risky for office wear. However, its intensity and mysterious character are well-suited for date nights and less formal evening events. The strong fruity and vanilla accords lean away from sport and more formal settings.

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

Opens with a bold, juicy plum note that quickly transitions into a distinctly purple blend. Osmanthus adds a soft, suede-like floral touch, often interpreted as earthy or even medicinal. The base settles into a creamy vanilla, though for some, the initial sharpfruity notes linger, creating a sweet yet sometimes jarring experience.

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