Okay, my 2¢ review for... *drumroll...* Valentino Donna Born In Roma Intense Top: Bourbon Vanilla Amber Middle: Jasmine Base: Benzoin What I get: Top: Blackberries/Blackcurrant Middle: Bourbon Vanilla, Coconut Amber Bottom: Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Benzoin At first spray I get dark berries. IDKY but its like a syrupy blackberry mixed with maybe tarte raspberries maybe even a warm juicy boysenberry or blackcurrant. It is something very dark, berry-esque, syrupy immediately! It is short lived but not so short it isn't caught to enjoy. I just LOVE a good dark berry note want them to last forever. This was a nice surprise because it definitely isn't listed in the notes but my nose doesn't miss a berry note...EVA! This opening is extremely entoxicating. It is a thick, rich, ... MoreOkay, my 2¢ review for... *drumroll...* Valentino Donna Born In Roma Intense Top: Bourbon Vanilla Amber Middle: Jasmine Base: Benzoin What I get: Top: Blackberries/Blackcurrant Middle: Bourbon Vanilla, Coconut Amber Bottom: Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Benzoin At first spray I get dark berries. IDKY but its like a syrupy blackberry mixed with maybe tarte raspberries maybe even a warm juicy boysenberry or blackcurrant. It is something very dark, berry-esque, syrupy immediately! It is short lived but not so short it isn't caught to enjoy. I just LOVE a good dark berry note want them to last forever. This was a nice surprise because it definitely isn't listed in the notes but my nose doesn't miss a berry note...EVA! This opening is extremely entoxicating. It is a thick, rich, dense dose of notes OMG, dare I say I am also getting something creamy maybe coconut-ish coming in. It kind of reminds me of this bag of dried toasted coconut shavings I love to snack on from Targé. The coconut is a split moment in time but that creaminess is thick sitting. The vanilla coconut I feel come in together but do a dance trading off who leads until that vanilla starts hitting its solo. Here comes this dense, boozy, creamy vanilla escorting these jasmine flowers in. The jasmine is similar to TF Jasmine Rouge in the sense that the Jasmine is strong heavy BUT it is far from them being the same scent as TF JR But the strength of the jasmine note is a shared stage between them She never goes sharp due to the vanilla that keeps her edges smooth rounded. It also has this tickle of pink pepper??? It isn't listed as a note but something about the Jasmine tickles your nose in a similar way to TF JR, which has a pepper (not pink) note. That aspect is very similar to that airy tickle DNA that we get in the OG DBIR. The DNA that captivated us all drowned us dark vanilla heaven. The warmth of the amber builds from the beginning. I think that it helped the jasmine to shine in all its glory w/o getting dirty, sharp, or nasty too It felt like a warm, sensual hug around the jasmine that made it extremely captivating sexy...in a mysterious type of sultry way. I almost feel like this would be fitting with the "Noir" in the title. The packaging should have been switched to a nice rich aubergine color It would have gave the packaging the same energy this screams on skin But that is a conversation for another day. #FireMarketing Lol As it we enter drydown it is very very warm, mysterious, sexy This vanilla is similar to the YSL BO Le parfum vanilla. It isn't Tihota nor is it liqueur like Kayali. It is like I had vanilla pods in front of me I am "scraping the pod" type of vanilla. There is a little bit of that airy pepper vibe in the nose bleed seating of this scent (Lol) It is just enough to really cheer this vanilla to the top prevents it from falling into a skin hovering vanilla scent. She is definitely full lips, wearing a luxe lipstick color. All we see is her dark shadow silhouette. She is in trench coat, all black of course. Her pumps have a heel that praises the fragrance heavens a Yonce black "Lemonade" hat. She is tall statuesque, commands attention because of the mysterious sultry energy she exudes. She's like a Noir Carmen San Diego. Definitely date night, club night, dinner at Barton G's night. I want to bathe in this but I know this will not only have me in a chokehole Lol It will actually choke you out if you over spray. #SprayerBeware Lol Three Words: Sultry Mysterious Intoxicating IDK who loves it or hates it But my big gal has a nice dent in her. I will be grabbing another with 0 hesitation!

Recently I have been loving collecting fragrances. Every time I order something from Sephora I try to get at least 1 fragrance sample, and I order from there a lot (haha!). With my last purchase I received a sample of Valentino's Born in Roma. The first time that I smelled this perfume, I didn't like it at ALL...but then it kind of grew on me. The more I smelled it, the more i liked it. I'm by no means any kind of perfume expert, and I'm having trouble identifying notes, but there's a subtle sweetness there that I really like. I'm usually drawn to sweet or musky scents, and this perfume has something about it that I really enjoy. It was gentle and not overwhelming or overpowering, but still had a beautiful floral presence. Some perfumes will almost instantly give me ... MoreRecently I have been loving collecting fragrances. Every time I order something from Sephora I try to get at least 1 fragrance sample, and I order from there a lot (haha!). With my last purchase I received a sample of Valentino's Born in Roma. The first time that I smelled this perfume, I didn't like it at ALL...but then it kind of grew on me. The more I smelled it, the more i liked it. I'm by no means any kind of perfume expert, and I'm having trouble identifying notes, but there's a subtle sweetness there that I really like. I'm usually drawn to sweet or musky scents, and this perfume has something about it that I really enjoy. It was gentle and not overwhelming or overpowering, but still had a beautiful floral presence. Some perfumes will almost instantly give me a headache and I didn't get that effect at all. I also really like the edgy studded bottle and pink and black color theme for this perfume. It belongs to the floral fragrance family and is the warm floral fragrance type. The key notes are: blackcurrant, jasmine, grandiflorum, and bourbon vanilla. This is a warm floral fragrance inspired by Roman street style and edgy haute couture. A trio of jasmine flowers and sparkling blackcurrant fuse with warm vanilla and rich woods to create a scent that captures the essence of modern femininity. The values and personality of the iconic haute couture fashion house come to life through this experiential floral perfume for women. The sweet floral women's fragrance held within the studded bottle beautifully contrasts with the edgy design inspired by Roman architecture. This isn't a fragrance that I would have typically picked for myself, but I'm really glad that I have it. I definitely recommend it, and am going to enjoy wearing it!

I have finally been given the opportunity to try this fragrance thanks to a generous sample from Macy’s. I’ve seen this particular variation from the Born in Roma fragrance collection advertised in many magazines and Ulta flyers, and had always loved how it smelled from the scented insert. I also happen to love coral as a color - it is truly a gorgeous, delicate yet powerful hue that seems reflective of an ethereal Valentino dress. Coral Fantasy takes me on an ultra feminine and divine journey to an exotic locale. I envision palaces with Roman columns, silver platters filled to the brim with coral colored melons and citrus fruits, and the smell of the sea from the distance picked up by a soft and soothing summer breeze. This delectable fragrance combines the couture ... MoreI have finally been given the opportunity to try this fragrance thanks to a generous sample from Macy’s. I’ve seen this particular variation from the Born in Roma fragrance collection advertised in many magazines and Ulta flyers, and had always loved how it smelled from the scented insert. I also happen to love coral as a color - it is truly a gorgeous, delicate yet powerful hue that seems reflective of an ethereal Valentino dress. Coral Fantasy takes me on an ultra feminine and divine journey to an exotic locale. I envision palaces with Roman columns, silver platters filled to the brim with coral colored melons and citrus fruits, and the smell of the sea from the distance picked up by a soft and soothing summer breeze. This delectable fragrance combines the couture essence of a jasmine bouquet and rose heart with the youthful, vivaciously ripe scent of kiwi accord. The citrus top hits you like a spontaneous invitation to leap into life, and the floral heart is like a bed of roses and jasmine creating a soft olfactory landing for you to fall into. The interplay of the fruity and floral notes reminds me of a frolic through a seaside escape. This perfume is further enhanced by the warmth of musks and the edge of Ambrette Seed absolute at the base. The warmth of a soft base allows one to have visions of a romantically colored sky decorated with a coral bloom of Orange sunset clouds as the sun burns through the last minutes of the day. A vision of Rome at sunset, this is a very emotional scent that evokes sentiments of spiritual wealth and romance. A classic fruit and floral combination that serves up a zesty celestial Orange twist, taking from the classic accords and creating something completely new. Great lasting power with a deliciously sweet dry down that permeates like leftover sunlight at dusk. Spray on pulse points and dapple in the romance of Rome with this joyful and empowering feminine perfume! My favorite from Valentino.

I received a sample of Donna Born in Roma for free from Influenster and Valentino in exchange for my honest review, HOWEVER I also had bought this same perfume a week prior to getting my sample not knowing that’s what I was being sent to me and I loved it in store. Now that I’ve had some time to give it a fair shot, here’s my opinion. First, when I smelled it in store I absolutely ADORED it. However, I think that’s because lots of people were sampling perfumes at the same time and this perfume stood out at that time as distinct enough to be noticeable but not overbearing. My experience at home was slightly different. I am normally a 4-8 spritz kinda gal (depending on the strength of the perfume and how long I’m spraying it before leaving). When not around ... MoreI received a sample of Donna Born in Roma for free from Influenster and Valentino in exchange for my honest review, HOWEVER I also had bought this same perfume a week prior to getting my sample not knowing that’s what I was being sent to me and I loved it in store. Now that I’ve had some time to give it a fair shot, here’s my opinion. First, when I smelled it in store I absolutely ADORED it. However, I think that’s because lots of people were sampling perfumes at the same time and this perfume stood out at that time as distinct enough to be noticeable but not overbearing. My experience at home was slightly different. I am normally a 4-8 spritz kinda gal (depending on the strength of the perfume and how long I’m spraying it before leaving). When not around tons of other fragrances, this perfume is STRONG. It’s definitely a 2-3 sprays MAX perfume. Anything more than that and I would wind up sneezing (which is where the loss of a star comes from). As far as the scent it’s vanilla-y, but not sweet like a cupcake vanilla. More of a spicy vanilla. It kept reminding me of something you might smell in a smoky jazz club or going to see a live play at a fancy theater. To me, it’s more of a date night perfume and not an every day perfume. As far as staying power, I had to reapply on longer days (10-16 hours), but I could definitely still smell it over halfway through the day. OVERALL - I would probably keep a travel size spray in my collection, but probably wouldn’t buy the full size again.

Dollar store scented perfume: Waste of money

The perfume is a decent size 1FL OZ. The Satin Lipstick looks like a very buildable, comfortable wear full size lipstick. So the price isn’t terrible considering I got it during the 20% off sale. I rated this 2 stars because the perfume is very common and boring. It smells like dollar store vanilla body mist from the early 2000’s so I was extremely disappointed considering this went viral on tik tok. I promise you there’s nothing that stands out about this perfume. You can go to Walmart and find something identical to this scent. I hate when products get the hype they don’t deserve. The lipstick isn’t something I’ve fully tried yet except for a swatch on my arm and taking a little of that and applying to my lips so I can’t entirely speak for the staying power or ... MoreThe perfume is a decent size 1FL OZ. The Satin Lipstick looks like a very buildable, comfortable wear full size lipstick. So the price isn’t terrible considering I got it during the 20% off sale. I rated this 2 stars because the perfume is very common and boring. It smells like dollar store vanilla body mist from the early 2000’s so I was extremely disappointed considering this went viral on tik tok. I promise you there’s nothing that stands out about this perfume. You can go to Walmart and find something identical to this scent. I hate when products get the hype they don’t deserve. The lipstick isn’t something I’ve fully tried yet except for a swatch on my arm and taking a little of that and applying to my lips so I can’t entirely speak for the staying power or performance but if you don’t like synthetic vanilla and are expecting something out of this world with the perfume, save your money. People need to do a better, more accurate job of advertising the main scent notes because this is basically dollar store stuff and it wears off within half an hour. I definitely will be returning this. Even if this was free I wouldn’t keep it.

Grown-Up Warm Vanilla

I received a full-sized bottle of Valentino Donna Born in Roma Intense eau de parfum complimentary for testing purposes and in exchange for my honest review. I have not experienced the original Born in Roma perfume, but this iteration is supposed to amplify the vanilla aspect of the original, in addition to amber and jasmine notes. This is not a “must-have” vanilla scent in my opinion as a vanilla-lover, but it is a deeper and warmer type of vanilla if you’re looking for something more developed and nuanced. I don’t pick up much on the floral notes, but perhaps that’s because this is a cold (January/February) time of year that I’ve been wearing it. I find this suitable for daytime or nighttime use, although you will need touch-up sprays after 3 or 4 hours. Per the ... MoreI received a full-sized bottle of Valentino Donna Born in Roma Intense eau de parfum complimentary for testing purposes and in exchange for my honest review. I have not experienced the original Born in Roma perfume, but this iteration is supposed to amplify the vanilla aspect of the original, in addition to amber and jasmine notes. This is not a “must-have” vanilla scent in my opinion as a vanilla-lover, but it is a deeper and warmer type of vanilla if you’re looking for something more developed and nuanced. I don’t pick up much on the floral notes, but perhaps that’s because this is a cold (January/February) time of year that I’ve been wearing it. I find this suitable for daytime or nighttime use, although you will need touch-up sprays after 3 or 4 hours. Per the product description, the bottle is inspired by Roman architecture and the color pink is “punk, poetic, and romantic but also bold and daring.” It is a weighty glass bottle with a nice mister and it looks gorgeous on my vanity. I do find it to be a little overpriced ($156 for 3.4 fl oz and $130 for 1.7 fl oz), but that has more to do with my own personal preferences than my disposable income. I’d recommend if someone was interested and wants every warm-vanilla-floral perfume under the Sun. I would prefer longer lasting power for something this bougie.

My fragrance soulmate

I was about to buy the Valentino Born in Roma fragrance as a gift to myself when I received the Born in Roma Intense fragrance, and I think I love this even more! This is considered to be a warm floral fragrance with notes of jasmine, and it’s also heavy on warm gourmand notes of vanilla as well. I typically gravitate towards vanilla and wood notes, with some florals thrown in here and there, and this really just fits my fragrance personality perfectly. Sometimes I like to categorize my perfumes by what season I’ll wear them during, but this particular one I feel will work for me year round. It’s such a warm and inviting fragrance that smells very sophisticated and sexy. The fragrance lasts a long time as well. I can catch a whiff of this many hours later which I ... MoreI was about to buy the Valentino Born in Roma fragrance as a gift to myself when I received the Born in Roma Intense fragrance, and I think I love this even more! This is considered to be a warm floral fragrance with notes of jasmine, and it’s also heavy on warm gourmand notes of vanilla as well. I typically gravitate towards vanilla and wood notes, with some florals thrown in here and there, and this really just fits my fragrance personality perfectly. Sometimes I like to categorize my perfumes by what season I’ll wear them during, but this particular one I feel will work for me year round. It’s such a warm and inviting fragrance that smells very sophisticated and sexy. The fragrance lasts a long time as well. I can catch a whiff of this many hours later which I love compared to the fragrances that seem to not even last an hour let alone a half hour. The bottle is so beautiful and I love having it on display. It’s both feminine and punk rock, with the spiky black to pink ombré color. My only gripe of course is I wish it was cheaper, but it’s Valentino so I get it, I’ll just have to plan and save in the future! I absolutely love everything about this fragrance and I feel so lucky that I received this. This will definitely be a fragrance I use for a long time and honestly it may be my signature fragrance. Truly feels like I’ve found my fragrance soulmate.

Strong and long lasting, floral not gourmand

I received this item free from Influenster and Valentino.Let’s get this out of the way first, I’m terrible at picking up scent notes in fragrance. That said the notes listed for this perfume are: Top notes are Bourbon Vanilla and Amber; middle note is Jasmine; base note is Benzoin.I think intense describes this correctly. It is very strong and has some serious lasting power. From the Bourbon vanilla and benzoin, I was expecting this to have more a noticeable vanilla scent. You know those perfumes that smell sort of generic and like a dozen others? That was this fragrance to me. Fragrance is such a personal preference, my review should definitely be taken with a grain of salt. I did pass this this along to my mother and she wasn’t crazy about it either, but she ... MoreI received this item free from Influenster and Valentino.Let’s get this out of the way first, I’m terrible at picking up scent notes in fragrance. That said the notes listed for this perfume are: Top notes are Bourbon Vanilla and Amber; middle note is Jasmine; base note is Benzoin.I think intense describes this correctly. It is very strong and has some serious lasting power. From the Bourbon vanilla and benzoin, I was expecting this to have more a noticeable vanilla scent. You know those perfumes that smell sort of generic and like a dozen others? That was this fragrance to me. Fragrance is such a personal preference, my review should definitely be taken with a grain of salt. I did pass this this along to my mother and she wasn’t crazy about it either, but she did receive some compliments when she wore it. The only thing I can say for sure is that if you are looking for more of a light and fresh fragrance, then this is not the one for you. Even with the vanilla and benzoin, I would not consider this a gourmand fragrance either. It is definitely more of a night time, date night, sexy and mature floral fragrance.Also, I’m not sure if it’s because I haven’t purchased or really looked at any full size perfumes in a while other than a couple of luxury ones, but this 3.4 oz bottle is $156. I’ve always considered Valentino perfumes as one of the more mid range fragrance brands that I feel like I remember the larger sized bottles being around $100. That may just be me getting old and getting sticker shock with standard inflation. I can say with 100% certainty, I would not spend $156 on this or even $85 for the smallest bottle. This is all just based off my personal preferences.

Stunning perfume!

I have to start this off by saying that I fell in love with this perfume. I always love my perfumes to be either elegant, soft, and delicate. This one is definitely something different for me and that's not a bad thing at all. I usually tend to go for a floral scent with nothing Intense or with vanilla in it . This one doesn't have anything that would just kill my senses but I can say I definitely smelled ambery and vanilla notes in it. I never thought that I would enjoy a fragrance with these type of notes in it but this definitely had surprised me. I especially since I just can't get enough of spraying it on me every time I go out, before I go to bed and just any chance that I want to. I have really such a strong love for this perfume and just how it wears so ... MoreI have to start this off by saying that I fell in love with this perfume. I always love my perfumes to be either elegant, soft, and delicate. This one is definitely something different for me and that's not a bad thing at all. I usually tend to go for a floral scent with nothing Intense or with vanilla in it . This one doesn't have anything that would just kill my senses but I can say I definitely smelled ambery and vanilla notes in it. I never thought that I would enjoy a fragrance with these type of notes in it but this definitely had surprised me. I especially since I just can't get enough of spraying it on me every time I go out, before I go to bed and just any chance that I want to. I have really such a strong love for this perfume and just how it wears so nicely and last longer than many perfumes I have. Besides the outstanding scent I took notice of just how beautifully, uniquely packaged and luxe this perfume was. I have to say this is definitely a fragrance that I have never experienced before in my life down from the gorgeous packaging to the elegant scent I overall just feel so special. I honestly don't want to be without this fragrance because I feel like it just fits so well with my lifestyle and my overall appearance. I feel like it just gives a statement and the best one that I want to give. I love it very much and I don't think I ever want to go back to delicate scents but instead I want to explore more of these type of scents. Once I am done with this bottle I am definitely going to get another one and each and every time she is out I will get another. Which is something to me because I don't usually go out of my way to have a perfume always available to me. This special girl is actually sitting on my vanity right now and I'm getting ready to spray her so I'll just finish the review here.

Worth sampling

This is an interesting take on the original. It’s bold, sexy and cozy all at once. My first impression of this scent was that it smelled like someone smoked a cigarette and sprayed the original to try to cover the smell. The more I wear it and test it out, I’m starting to get that “bronzed coconut” vibe that others have mentioned. This is definitely not safe to blind buy. It’s a beautiful scent with top notch performance, but I don’t get any reminders of the original. The original is sweet and cozy and slightly fruity from the bergamot, this is a woman older than 25 that wears short slouchy black dresses and heels on a night out mid summer. The original is a young woman that’s dabbling in her first “grown woman” perfumes and giving away her body spray collection. I ... MoreThis is an interesting take on the original. It’s bold, sexy and cozy all at once. My first impression of this scent was that it smelled like someone smoked a cigarette and sprayed the original to try to cover the smell. The more I wear it and test it out, I’m starting to get that “bronzed coconut” vibe that others have mentioned. This is definitely not safe to blind buy. It’s a beautiful scent with top notch performance, but I don’t get any reminders of the original. The original is sweet and cozy and slightly fruity from the bergamot, this is a woman older than 25 that wears short slouchy black dresses and heels on a night out mid summer. The original is a young woman that’s dabbling in her first “grown woman” perfumes and giving away her body spray collection. I have both and I love them for different occasions. Overall, I think it’s safe to say that you can pull off the intense in the spring & summer due to that unexpected tropical vibe, but I’d only recommend 2 sprays or else you’re going to be THAT girl that everyone tries to escape from to get some fresh air.