Valentino Donna Rosa Verde

I'm in love with the color of this beautiful transparent shade in the gorgeous bottle with the light streaming through the multifaceted cuts of the glass. It reminds me of the light washes of blue discovered while experimenting with watercolor pigments and water washes. This has a mood like a mermaid type underwater effect with transparent layers of water and light. I'm still sampling the perfume.... love it so far, just waiting to see how long this wears on my skin. This scent is clean, approachable, aquatic -- but in a light pure way, soft, and whispers rather than shouts your presence. It has an almost green tea-like essence and quality about it, as if you are steeping a favorite tea while sitting in a garden chair. This has an outdoorsy, peaceful quality to it. It resonates with yoga, a connected sense of simple reverence. I really love this scent. it is unassuming, but yet - is extremely powerful... just like the beautiful color chosen for the designer bottle and fluid color. This is a light wash of a rich jewel. It is like a beam of a light house -- cutting through any hesitation - and shining "the truth" in a way that is easy on the eyes - and lungs.... but definitely lets you know that you have experienced first hand - "the TRUTH". I'm wearing this now, determinining if this will be a new "Signature" scent. Someone mentioned that this has the smell of the taste of a lemon drop candy. A fairly sharp sweet lemon which is a gorgeous light airy blend in a perfume. Still, there is a twinge of green tea that grounds the alto chords. This is simple... quite understated, but a healthy nod towards being balanced and wholesome -- which is a beauty all its own in a world that often tries to over state something just for power. Sometimes purity and truth ground something in a way that trying to overstate something can not. This is lovely. Well balanced and well blended. If so, this will be a fragrance that will hold a position which is its own blend. Something for days when "less is more".... but also - when I'm wanting to create a gentle and approachable spiritual awareness... rather than wearing a fragrance that conjures up the overly heavy and heady 1980's fragrances. This is the opposite of a cloying and overly dominant fragrance. This leaves someone wanting to move in close for a hug --and to be in your presence. It is a breath of fresh air in a world of fragrances that sometimes "say too much". Simplicity is sometimes the most direct path. A lack of clutter - allows you to move forward without distraction. Feng Shui - Wind and Water....a soft breeze directs the path. This is a new genre of fragrance. I really LOVE THIS! Wow! --------- I love this so far -- Now for longetivity with wear. Eight hours is my requirement -- I'm waiting now! At four hours, this is fabulous! If this remains good a total of at least eight hours - this may be my next "Signature"! ---------------- Update: I bought a small sample of this to see how much I would actually wear it - and if it would be something that I reach for enough to spring for a larger bottle. This has a slight ozonic composition that causes a tickle in the back of my throat. We have been wearing masks a lot with Covid, so I may be more sensitive to this now than I would have been before the quarantines. I love the freshness of this perfume. It is refreshing, pure, and simple. The color of this perfume is a soulful fresh mermaid water color - so beautiful and serene. This perfume is amazing, but I'm still seeing how well I handle the slight ozonic opening of this. Time will tell. ------------ I can't stay away from this, just ordered some more samples of this to make sure that I absolutely LOVE THIS before purchasing a larger bottle of it. This is the stuff that dreams are made of -- Scrumptious! Lovely! Clean as if this perfume were a beautiful transparent watercolor wash -- I love it! ----------- New Discovery - Valentino's Donna Rosa is a cousin to Chanel Chance Fraiche' and Elizabeth Arden's Untold Fraiche'. The biggest difference is so subtle that it is barely detected and would probably require an expert nose to discern. Valentino's Donna Rosa is about 10% different and leans more marine/blue with a lemon drop essence finish - whereas Chanel Chance Fraiche' and Elizabeth Arden's Untold Fraiche' lean more lime/green (both having slightly different nuances that make them about 8% unique). All are really great if you love this type of spring/summer light and airy fresh scent. And if this is REALLY "YOUR Thing" -- you could use these all to form a niche' signature for yourself where you wear a different perfume in this collection each day to satisfy your need for a day-cation type adventure, while still creating a strong "signature" scent that others will be able to recognize you by. Read my reviews for Chanel Chance Eau Fraiche, and Elizabeth Arden's Untold Fraiche', and David Yurman's Fresh Essence too, if you really like Valentino's Donna Rosa. These all have the clean, fresh, green-tea type spa vibe to them. Donna Rosa Verde has more of a lemon zest opening though, it is super fresh and you really must love the smell of lemon and rose to like this one. It is in a similar genre to Haiku by Avon, which is the first perfume that I reviewed on Fragrantica.com several years ago. I do not still have Haiku in my fragrance collection, but it would be nice to compare these two and see how similar they are to each other.

when first sprayed, this perfume has a rather strong ginger+bergamot kind of citrusy fresh scent( matches the top notes ), but the ginger kind of fades quite fast, leaving a rather floral scent ( not too strong tho ) with a hint of bergamot.The only thing that might affect people is probably the fact that the woodiness is almost non existent for me, i barely smell any woodiness but for me its a good thing since i rlly like the citrus+floral combi its definitely not the overwhelming kind of citrus+floral scent that will give someone a headache and neither does it smell like floor cleaner just a light rosy smell with a hint of ginger together with bergamot, and definitely smells slightly similar to green tea and i mean slightly by they both give me 5 star hotel toilet smells like is not overwhelming, but yet addictive to smell. main negative opinion: it does NOT last for a long time, and the smell just melts into the skin shortly, making it almost impossible to smell it with a mask on after sweating a tiny bit, after a whole day of wearing it, it just smells like a 5 star hotel with some floral bits so def not for people that are finding for a strong floral scent, and neither is it for people finding for a really citrusy smell that would last throughout the day since it becomes rather weak. overall this perfume is just a very universal perfume that is a very safe blind buy for almost every weather, since non of the notes are very strong or overwhelming which i really appreciate and if u like the luxury hotel scent(which i enjoy), this is something u would really enjoy. (ps it was a really good blind buy for me)

Citrus, Green-Tea & Rose-(Geranium)... Opens with a burst of bergamot supported by petitgrain & ginger, and already you can feel the tea notes coming through. This deepens into the floral heart featuring rose, resting on a woody base. Overall I get a fresh, green-tea scent with reminders of Green Tea Elizabeth Arden, but if you deconstruct it you get a green-tea & citrus-tea-rose scent. The rose here serving to improve performance, becoming more prominent the longer it's on the skin, and leaning to a lemon-y rose-geranium. The mate here brings a faint herbal vibe, and tones down the florals. I'm a long time fan of Green Tea Elizabeth Arden, and I got this awhile ago for something very similar but longer lasting. I wasn't disappointed. Overall: Gorgeous green-tea, citrus & tea-rose scent. The bottle and colour of the juice represent the scent well, and this has excellent performance for this type of scent. It's a love for me. Enjoy! Contrast to Green Tea Elizabeth Arden: These are different, but there are remarkable similarities. Both are green-tea dominant scents, but Green-Tea Elizabeth Arden has a faint perfume-y vibe (when compared side-by-side) and slightly more forward fruity quality, while Valentino Donna Rosa Verde has a more forward lemon-y-rose-geranium and outperforms. Update 08/12/24: Sprayed this on my left wrist this morning. So refreshing. The bergamot is really popping, with rose backing it up and overall a green-tea vibe. It's gotten a little stronger since I last wore it, but I'm not noticing any note changes. Still a love. 10/10.

This perfume is a trip. It really takes you on quite a journey. It's like 3 perfumes in one. Starts out as a Rose fragrance, then morphs into a Magnolia scent, and ends as an Osmanthus perfume. It's weird, but instead of all blending, the flowers really are individually showcased, one following the other. Beautiful all the way through, and the flowers smell like the real deal. The citrus floral green of petigrain and the spiciness of ginger add a refreshing quality to the composition and serve to enhance the realism of the flowers. The musk mallow and mate keep the scent from being sharp. Overall, I think it's a really unique and beautiful fragrance that's very uplifting. Silage is great, as is longevity. A few sprays lasted most of the day. I only have a travel sprayer from fragnet, but will definitely be purchasing a fb when this is finished. Love, love, love!!!

I absolutely loved this scent. It's going to become a new favorite for me! It's so well blended, really bright and green, not at all sharp, and the florals complement the citrus without overpowering it. This is a perfect spring and summer scent, but is fresh enough to wear throughout the year. I could see this easily becoming a year-round signature scent. The ginger makes it somewhat herbal but really contributes to the freshness. Don't let the rose note fool you - unlike many rose perfumes, this one isn't heavy, old-fashioned, mature, or powdery. Instead, it retains a freshness and a greenness that is rare for rose perfumes. Absolutely AMAZING. I loved this so much that I bought the full size. I cannot get over how delicious and fresh this is. Not too sweet, unisex bordering on feminine, and the ginger is what makes this really special.

I received a sample in the mail as I was heading out to the beach. It's been very hot in NYC this summer, and this frag is a breath of fresh air. I love how it opens with a green rose and then mellows into a citrus-green tea blend, with the petitgrain upping the greenness. The sillage works well for summer, too-it's light but you can still catch whiffs of it on yourself. Very comforting on these hot days- I loved smelling it mingling with the salty air at the beach! Edit: I ordered a purse spray after enjoying the small sample bottle so much. Somehow, the ginger note is MUCH more prominent when the perfume is sprayed as opposed to dabbed on. I saw an earlier review saying that it was too spicy, which I initially did not get at all, but this ginger definitely packs a punch! Gingery lemon-green tea, all the way!

They said it is a fantastic delicious smell. So the first chance I had I bought it. So far very pleased and I am even very happy about the fact that it only comes in one size : 125ml (seems a lot but you will use it till the end). I cannot stop using it as a every day perfume. So fresh (lemon, ginger) and light, very long lasting (you have to cream your body every day with a hydrating cream otherwhise your skin eats up any perfume). I still smell it at night. I can only say: Buy it! It is so worth its money. It is not a perfume you start using and ends up half empty on your shelf. You will finish it until the last drop. P.S. A tip for every perfume: You have to cream your body every day with a hydrating cream otherwhise your skin eats up any perfume.

First of all, I can't believe that someone compared this to Elizabeth Arden - Green tea... when this is SO MUCH BETTER! I don't detect any straight up green tea note in Donna Rosa Verde. It's a sharp burst of super energizing rose, which after few minutes settles into spicy ginger and bergamot, followed by the drydown of photorealistic matcha powder. Super unusual and original, the best pick me up scent on a hot day. There's absolutely no hint of sweetness, which I highly appreciate for this type of refreshing scent. I sprayed my hand 5 times yesterday and I felt super fresh and could't stop sniffing myself! Oh, and I found the fragrance actually quite powerful, due to the slight overspraying, so I wouldn't be afraid of that.

I was working in a duty free shop at the airport when this perfume was released and the bottle immediately caught my attention. I have a penchant for all perfumes green and this one was beautiful. The bottle was beautiful and the juice inside smelled amazing so I had to have it! On me it smells like roses or even rosebuds... green and fresh, like freshly cut roses. I also detect ginger, mate and bergamot that somehow turns into lime on my skin. This is a lovely summer fragrance that smells very elegant and fresh. A friend tested it aswell and on her it was sweeter and more powdery but still very lovely. I'd say it's a fresh/flowery gourmand. A must have!

I cant get enough of Donna Rosa Verde! It is so fresh and beautiful - tea, citrus, rose and green! Sure, its 22 degrees F outside and I don't care! I sprayed it and am dreaming of spring and summer! I need to save up for a full size bottle! Its a LOVE! Update: It is now almost Summer and I love this even more! It is refreshing on a hot and sticky day. The performance does not lag in the heat. For an EDT she performs so well - about 6 hours on my skin before I need to reapply. All day long on my clothes. I am now almost done with my travel spray and NEED to get a full bottle. I smell this beauty and just smile!

I like this one. It is bright, clean, and refreshing. Upon first spraying, you are greeted with a lovely herbal, citrus blend. It makes me think of drinking an ice-cold glass of lemonade with a sprig of mint leaves on a very hot summer day. As it dries down, a lovely floral scent enters and intermingles with the cool citrus and they continue to balance one another throughout the day. This isn't necessarily the type of fragrance that I would wear, however, I respect the beauty of it. If you like "green" fragrances, I think that you will love Donna Rosa Verde.

So glad I bought this, I fear it could be discontinued soon (all my favorite flankers get discontinued)... This is so great for summer. It’s a crisp, fresh spicy woody fragrance. It opens with pleasant citrus but ultimately dries down to such a pleasant woody tea scent. Not overpowering at all and lasts all day. Effortless, pleasant and sophisticated. Nobody would be offended by this.

Valentino Dona Rossa Verde is a very nice green and fresh fragrance. Refreshing and perfect for the Spring/Summer months. I originally bought it for my niece and then bought one for me. I think it could pass for unisex. Would like to see it in an eau de parfum.

I LOVE this perfume and I hate to admit the ginger note gives me a massive headache. Everything else about it is perfect, flawless, everything. It’s just that one note that takes over for me.

Green, shampoo-y, bright, with a soft rose floating under the citrus. Not sharp or grassy. Light, airy, and pretty.

Goodness gracious, I wish this wasn't discontinued! Such a beautiful lifelike rose scent! Gorgeous, clean, green!

Man, I wish this perfume kept smelling for the whole day how it does right out of the bottle and on my skin. To me, I get that fresh cut rose stem smell in the opening. It's like I'm at the flower shop, watching my bouquet being put together, all the stems intermingling and bruising. I was disappointed initially by the dry down. It seemed to disappear almost completely after its short-lived splendor. Today, though, I applied it first about 7 hours ago and reapplied again 2 hours after that (as was needed) and I'm experiencing more success in longevity!? I do find that the scent also gets spicier on me, specifically the ginger note, in the dry down. If I end up killing my mini 6ml bottle and find myself wanting more, I can absolutely see grabbing a 100ml and spraying/respraying to my heart's content since it's fairly reasonably priced. Also, disclaimer: I'm new to this so take everything I say with a grain of salt!

This is such a pretty citrus Rose. It was never on my radar, few if any Valentino's are for some unknown reason - but I received a mini along with many other samples that an eBay seller gave to me with a purchase I made. She was so very generous! So I just dabbed a little bit on about 20 minutes ago and I'm smitten!! Not mind blowing but a really lovely, refreshing summer scent. It reminds me of a classic Eau de Cologne combined with rose water from Santa Maria Novella! Of course this is based on just a dab or three on my wrist so I can't speak to longevity, etc., but I don't expect them to be amazing. It's the nature of the beast. But I'm pretty sure that I will be looking for a small full bottle to wear next summer. I'm so grateful to the eBay seller for introducing me to something I never would have thought about. The pretty blue color in the classic Valentino stud bottle looks lovely as well. I'm happy! 😁

The opening reminds me of Un Jardin Sur Le Nil but without the interesting vegetal-lotus dry down. In fact I'm wearing them both on alternate arms right now and they are quite similar. I do notice this one is significantly softer in the opening (bergamot is less sour and sharp than the grapefruit), with more floral notes than UJSN but it does not last nearly as long as UJSN or project as strongly. I do start to get some of those mate notes in the drydown for this, but very softly as it dissipates into nothing. I get no rose or just maybe a touch of ginger personally. This fragrance does smell very good, its definitely not a floor cleaner type citrus, which I hate (looking at you D&G Light Blue). I do enjoy this perfume but not enough to warrant a full bottle (4 oz!! I only buy 1-1.7 oz bottles) so I'll probably just finish up my 6 ml mini and continue my quest for the perfect fresh but soft citrus. 7/10

Super citrusy on me but with enough of a hint of green/white florals not to make me smell like pine sol, lol. :) The citrus came on like a freight train, blew by and then sort of hung in the air but while I got the magnolia and alot of tea up close, never really got the rose notes coming through- not sure if its my chemistry or the other notes were a little overwhelming. I love ambrette and could catch a hint of it under everything but for me the balance was much more to the citrusy/tea side, like I literally could have been having a cup of tea and just catching a whiff of it as I squeezed my lemon into it, lol. I actually really liked this scent though as for me it had some staying power and it felt fresh and crisp. It might be a nice pick-me-up on a grey winter day.