Score
88/100

Valentino

Born in Roma Donna Extradose

Parfum2025

“Aged rhum poured over jasmine-vanilla — Donna with the volume turned all the way up.”

Born in Roma Donna Extradose
vanilla
fruity
rum

A 2025 Parfum entry in Valentino's Born in Roma Donna line — cassis opens over a jasmine heart, with a rum-and-bourbon-vanilla base. Denser and more night-leaning than the original Donna BIR. Wears strongest in fall and winter, evening.

$120–$160Fair value

The take

What works

  • ●Rhum-vanilla heart is the boozy-gourmand twist the line was begging for
  • ●Parfum concentration earns its name — projection holds across an entire night out
  • ●Cassis-bergamot opening cuts the sweetness so it never tips into syrup

Trade-offs

  • ●Aggressive sweetness — committed gourmand territory, not a daytime daily
  • ●Rockstud bottle is divisive; it's a statement object, not a quiet shelf piece

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Notes

Top

Mid

Jasmine SambacJasmine Sambac

Base

AmberAmber

Performance

Longevity
6–8 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

Fit

Best in fall and winter, at night. Spring and daytime work too. Strongly feminine.

When

  • Spring, 74%, works
  • Summer, 46%
  • Fall, 93%, best
  • Winter, 97%, best
  • Day, 78%, works
  • Night, 100%, best

Occasions

Date nightNight out

Gender

Strongly feminine

Smells like

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Born in Roma Donna Extradose smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Valentino Donna Born In Roma Intense, Valentino Donna Born in Roma. Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Born in Roma Donna Extradose last?

6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity) with noticeable sillage.

When should you wear Born in Roma Donna Extradose?

Born in Roma Donna Extradose is best in fall and winter, at night. Spring and daytime work too. It suits date nights and nights out.

Is Born in Roma Donna Extradose worth it?

At $120–$160, yes for this tier. Rhum-vanilla heart is the boozy-gourmand twist the line was begging for. Parfum concentration earns its name — projection holds across an entire night out.