Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia is a women's eau de parfum from the Donna Born in Roma collection. The composition unfolds through a plum accord, osmanthus with jasmine tones, and vanilla extract.

Fragrance and Composition

The fragrance was launched in 2026 and Valentino classifies it as a warm floral.

• The top note features a juicy plum accord.
• The heart develops an osmanthus accord complemented by jasmine tones.
• The base rests on a rich extract of Madagascar vanilla.

The product's composition begins with alcohol, fragrance, and water. It further includes, among others, linalool, benzyl salicylate, benzyl alcohol, hydroxycitronellal, vanillin, coumarin, limonene, geraniol, citronellol, and citral.

The composition offers a fruity opening, a floral heart, and a vanilla finish.

Application

Apply the fragrance from a short distance to pulse points. Recommended spots include the wrists, inner elbows, and neck.

Packaging

• The volume of this variant is 100 ml, approximately 3.4 fl. oz.
• The eau de parfum comes in a spray format.
• The purple Melancholia Purple flacon is complemented by a contrasting black leather label.
• The Valentino Rockstud pyramid motif draws inspiration from Roman architecture.
• Born in Roma collection flacons contain 15% recycled glass.

The packaging combines a 100 ml spray format, Roman inspiration, and a share of recycled glass.

About the Brand

Maison Valentino was founded by Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti in 1960. Valentino Garavani opened his first atelier on Via Condotti in Rome as early as 1959, when he also presented his first haute couture collection, Ibis.

Valentino Beauty bridges tradition with innovation and champions individual self-expression. The Born in Roma collection draws inspiration from Rome and from the contrast between its historical heritage and modern individuality.

Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia brings you the brand's vision, where Roman tradition meets a distinctive contemporary expression.