Valentino Donna BIR Intense

Donna Born in Roma Intense is Valentino's boldest women's flanker, launched in 2023 and created by Amandine Clerc-Marie and Honorine Blanc — described by the house as magnetic and sultry, combining creamy vanilla and amber to honor a night in Rome. Compared to the original Donna Born in Roma EDP, the Intense version has a much sweeter amber-vanilla base which forms the majority of this fragrance's character.

The opening is a bewitching burst of Bourbon vanilla — a warm, spicy bean with mellow oaty undertones and subtle sweetness — interweaving golden amber with notes of apple blossom, black pepper, and oak. An hour after warming on skin, it transforms into rich, deep vanilla and amber with a hint of fresh florals and a touch of light coconut, though the vanilla and amber remain dominant. The luminous, magnetic jasmine heart blooms into a luxurious amber-floral bouquet that feels both bold and feminine.

The scent evolves into a long-lasting, resinous benzoin base, leaving a sweet, woody warmth on skin for hours. In terms of longevity, it generally lasts over 8 hours on skin, occasionally up to 12, with moderate to strong sillage for the first 3-4 hours.

Community comparisons most frequently land on YSL Libre Intense and Mugler Alien Goddess — Donna Born in Roma Intense is richer and more gourmand than Libre Intense's citrusy edge, yet equally bold. The fragrance was awarded the "Fragrance of the Year – Women's Luxury" prize by the Fragrance Foundation in 2024. If you love the idea of a powerful vanilla-amber floral with exceptional longevity and real presence, this is exactly why a decant lets you experience one of 2023's most talked-about releases risk-free.

Scent Notes

• Top: Bourbon Vanilla, Amber
• Middle: Jasmine
• Base: Benzoin

Best For
Fall and winter. Date nights, evening wear, special occasions. A bold, magnetic amber-floral built on rich vanilla and luminous jasmine with exceptional longevity — perfect for those who want a confident, unforgettable signature scent.