Born in Roma Extradose Donna

This is a longer review comparing my impression of the OG, intense and extradose: I've tried this one several times since I love rum+vanilla. I've also tried the original and the intense, as a jasmin lover. Black current is no love of mine and more often than not turns nasty cat pee like on my skin. Jasmine usually doesn't, even though it can also turn cat-pee like on people. I've tried them on a not too hot summer day and again on a rainy cooler spring day, and not one of them wowed me, maybe because it was the wrong weather for them. The original was/is still boring too me and dries down to a weird woody note (probably guaiac, which i usually hate), the intense made me nauseous every time I tried it, probably because I can smell the unlisted black current, and mixed with amber and jasmine it made me ill. 🤢 But, I was in town yesterday for an errand and tried them all on a whim, because autumn has come to my town. Now, I got something completely completely different! The original is still forgettable , but the intense didn't make me nauseous this time. I could smell a beautiful Jasmine mixed with vanilla and fruit, and the black current hardly bothered me. It dried down to a soft amber vanilla/benzoin in 1 hour and was faint after that, but it could have been my impression because of olfactory fatigue after the perfume-store. Still, I'm not sure if the intense is bottle worthy even in 30 ml anyway, more tries are needed. There are probably more interesting Jasmine frags out there, like "Amalia gourmand", "fils de joie" which I own, the Aliens and so on. Now, the extradose! This one! This one definitely made me stop in my tracks. It smells like a fruity coconut rum vanilla tropical drink and I kept sniffing my arm like crazy the whole evening. I don't really love coconut as a note or in most scents but it works in this one. Powerful too, more than the intense. It doesn't seem to sit quite right in the summer on me even though everyone keeps saying it's a summer scent, probably because of the tropical feel. But it gets more beautiful and also seems to fit in the cooler weather more because of its sweetness. So If you, like me , don't like the Valentino donna scents, try them in cooler weather, at least this one and the intense. And don't give up, unless you want to. 😉 Sometimes it takes a few tries to get a scent and since ones sense of smell can develop, pick up new nuances with time, and one get used to scents one used to hate, it's always fun to try frags again and again with some time apart. Sometimes, you might be pleasantly surprised by what you smell now vs then. 🙌 I would not say I've turned into a Valentino lover just yet. I have never wanted to own or owned anything by this brand, even though I love other designer houses like YSL, JPG, Lancome's la nuit tresor line and Mugler. But, the extradose I can imagine buying, now that I seem to smell what everyone else is smelling and my skin doesn't hate it. 🙌😁 Edit: bought the 30 ml extradose and am looking forward to getting to know her more! 🥰

Sweet, vanilla, fruity, rum, boozy, warm, woody, soft spicy, powdery, rich, deep, feminine, sensual, seductive, sexy, chic, classy, elegant, sophisticated, mysterious, enchanting, alluring, tempting, intoxicating, addictive, inviting, cozy, comforting Oh wow I’m super impressed with this one! I’ve been wanting to try it for a while now because I’ve heard such good things, but I didn’t have super high expectations for it as I’m not a huge DBIR fan. I do own Pink PP, Ivory, and Gold which I enjoy. However, I’m not super into the OG, and was thinking this might be more closely along the lines of that one. The DBIR dna is definitely present, but this one really envelopes you in a warm, deep, and boozy vanilla. The opening has a fruity burst of black currant which stays softly intertwined throughout the wear. The base wraps you in an intoxicating blend of warm and boozy rum and rich and powdery vanilla that develops rich and sexy, but also very inviting and cozy. After finally trying a sample of this, it’s impressed me so much that I’m definitely adding a bottle to my collection! This is definitely an excellent date night fragrance, but it also works well for pretty much all occasions. It would make a good choice for a signature fragrance. It feels best suited for fall, winter, and spring, but can definitely be worn during the summer. It feels very feminine and sensual to me, and suitable for women of any age. For reference some of my favorite vanillas include Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow, Vanilla 28, The Wedding Silk Santal, Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar, Yum Pistachio Gelato, GdT Celeste, Bianco Latte, PdM Oriana, Kilian LDBS, Princess, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid, Burberry Goddess, The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods, Selena Gomez Rare, YSL Black Opium Le Parfum, Black Opium Glitter, D&G The One Desire, Guerlain Mon Guerlain, Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Salt, Queens Caramel, Marshmallows, Phlur Heavy Cream, Cashmere Skin, Vanilla Nectar, Beach Skin, SDJ Summer é Amor, 62, 39, VS Vanilla Lace (OG), BBW Beach Nights, Boardwalk Marshmallow Clouds, Whipped Honey & Vanilla, Cashmere Glow, Fireside Flurries, Bonfire Bash, Pistachio Glaze

This is vanilla turned up to maximum density, a syrupy, creamy, addictive cloud that wraps around you like warm velvet and refuses to let go. The opening is a quick flash of fruit - not juicy, not bright, just a soft little “hello” before the vanilla body‐slams it out of the way. Because make no mistake: this is a vanilla fragrance wearing a Valentino jacket, not the other way around. Thick, creamy, molten, almost custard‐like, but without ever becoming childish or gourmand‐sticky. It’s the kind of vanilla that feels expensive and warm. The jasmine is softened into a glow, more texture than floral, like a warm light behind frosted glass. Where Intense is glossy, loud, and nightlife‐coded, Extradose is the slow burn - the one that clings to your skin, your clothes, your hair, and your reputation. It’s sweeter, creamier, and more addictive, with a “come closer” energy that Intense doesn’t even try to have. Projection - A warm aura that follows you like a rumour. Longevity - It survives showers, regrets, and entire seasons. This is the Valentino you wear when you want to smell like molten vanilla with no thoughts, just vibes. It’s comforting, sexy, modern, and borderline edible - but in a grown‐woman way, not a cupcake way. If Intense is chaos, Extradose is the aftermath: warm, sweet, irresistible, and unforgettable. 9/10 — thick, creamy, addictive vanilla done right.

Valentino Born in Roma Intense is a fragrance I respect more than I love , and I want to explain why, because I think this distinction matters when you’re deciding where to spend your money. Let’s start with what works: the opening is genuinely gorgeous. It’s powerful, elegant, and announces itself the moment you spray. There’s a richness and confidence to those first 30 minutes that feels luxurious and grown-up. You can tell this is a quality composition. Where it loses me is the dry-down. Once it settles, Born in Roma Intense becomes... predictable. It falls into that very recognizable “designer perfume” lane — clean, refined, easy to wear, but lacking the surprise that makes me fall in love with a scent. It’s the perfume equivalent of a perfectly tailored black blazer: undeniably beautiful, but you’ve seen it before. This isn’t a knock on the perfume itself. if you’re someone who loves polished, crowd-pleasing designer fragrances and wants something elegant for work or formal occasions, this absolutely delivers. But personally, I’m drawn to scents that are disruptive, unexpected, a little weird. Born in Roma Intense plays it safe, and “safe” isn’t what I’m looking for in my collection.

SO sexy! This is the kind of bold, sweet and sexy fragrance I always look for. I’m very picky when it comes to vanilla. I need my vanilla to smell EXPENSIVE!! This one does. Also the wear is exactly what I’m looking for. It’s perfectly strong for me and I’m lucky it compliments my skin so well. I would hate to miss out on this one. Gets me compliments all the time. Since the ingredient list is so simple, I’m not sure what it is but I get a mystical tropical note somehow. Anyway, I’m adding another Valentino to my collection. Got Coral Fantasy, which is juicy, fresh and fruity; got the limited edition Gold which is one of my all time favorite fragrances ever made, definitely my favorite tropical fragrance ever. After smelling this one I instantly knew I needed it and purchased it almost right away. I always do a wear test to see how it performs first. Obviously it performed really well. It really seems too good to be true but it checks all of my boxes! Thank you Valentino for making perfume for divas 😽 Update: definitely my most complimented fragrance of 2025 AND so far 2026 !!! A winner 🏆