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Score
82/100

Maison Alhambra

Mia Dolcezza EDP

2025

Blackcurrant and jasmine over vanilla and cashmere — Born in Roma Intense, cloned close for pocket change.

Mia Dolcezza
white floral
woody
tuberose

The take

What works

  • Blackcurrant-jasmine-vanilla-cashmere structure tracks Born in Roma Intense closely
  • Sweet, warm, and long-lasting
  • Around twenty-five dollars for a near note-for-note match

Trade-offs

  • Closer to the sweeter Intense than the airy original
  • A touch heavier than the base Born in Roma

Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity
4–6 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring77%
Summer50%
Fall100%
Winter90%
Day81%
Night90%

Occasions

Date nightCasualEveryday wear

Gender

Strongly feminine

Featured in

Earned a spot in 1 of our editorial picks

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia Dolcezza a good Valentino Donna Born In Roma Intense dupe?

90% similarity to Valentino Valentino Donna Born In Roma Intense in our database — a real match, not just shared notes. At $15–$35 vs Valentino's $100–$220, it's one of the closer budget interpretations of that DNA.

How long does Mia Dolcezza last?

4–6 hours on most skin (good longevity at 58/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Mia Dolcezza?

Strongest in fall and winter, works day or night. Suited to date night, casual, everyday wear.

Is Mia Dolcezza worth it?

At $15–$35, yes for this tier. Blackcurrant-jasmine-vanilla-cashmere structure tracks Born in Roma Intense closely. Sweet, warm, and long-lasting.