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Valentino Donna Born in Roma opens with blackcurrant, pink pepper and bergamot and settles into vanilla, cashmere wood and woody notes. If you like it and want something in the same spirit, whether for variety, a different price or another season, these are the closest matches in our catalog.

None of them is a copy. Each one shares part of the character of Donna Born in Roma and takes it somewhere slightly different, which is what makes them worth trying.

How we picked. We compared every fragrance in our catalog with Donna Born in Roma by olfactory family, shared notes, style, best seasons and intensity, and kept the 6 closest. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.

  1. Uomo Born in Roma by Valentino
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    Valentino

    Uomo Born in Roma

    $115 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Woody

    Salty violet leaf, ginger and smoky vetiver. Italian elegance with a modern edge.

    Shares with Donna Born in Roma: Woody notes.

    Key notes:
    Violet leaf, Sea salt, Sage, Vetiver, Woody notes
    Style:
    Urban, Elegant, Seductive
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Moderate
  2. L'Interdit by Givenchy
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    Givenchy

    L'Interdit

    $130 · 2.7 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    Luminous white flowers against a dark base of patchouli and vetiver. The thrill of the forbidden.

    Shares with Donna Born in Roma: Bergamot, Jasmine, Vanilla.

    Key notes:
    Pear, Bergamot, Tuberose, Patchouli, Vetiver
    Style:
    Seductive, Elegant, Mysterious
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  3. Libre by Yves Saint Laurent
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    Yves Saint Laurent

    Libre

    $145 · 3.0 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    French lavender and Moroccan orange blossom with vanilla. A floral with a masculine structure: free, powerful and sensual.

    Shares with Donna Born in Roma: Blackcurrant, Jasmine, Vanilla.

    Key notes:
    Lavender, Mandarin, Orange blossom, Vanilla, Musk
    Style:
    Seductive, Elegant, Urban
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  4. Paradoxe by Prada
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    Prada

    Paradoxe

    $145 · 3.0 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    Luminous neroli, amber and white musk in a triangular bottle. A clean, contemporary floral.

    Shares with Donna Born in Roma: Bergamot, Jasmine, Vanilla.

    Key notes:
    Pear, Mandarin, Neroli, Amber, Musk
    Style:
    Elegant, Romantic, Urban
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Moderate
  5. Lady Million by Paco Rabanne
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    Paco Rabanne

    Lady Million

    $120 · 2.7 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    Raspberry and orange blossom drenched in honey and patchouli. Sweet, bold and party-ready.

    Shares with Donna Born in Roma: Jasmine.

    Key notes:
    Raspberry, Neroli, Jasmine, Honey, Patchouli
    Style:
    Seductive, Urban
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  6. Trésor by Lancôme
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    Lancôme

    Trésor

    $125 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    Rose, peach and powdery vanilla. A warm, romantic embrace: the great floral of the nineties.

    Shares with Donna Born in Roma: Jasmine, Vanilla.

    Key notes:
    Peach, Apricot, Rose, Vanilla, Sandalwood
    Style:
    Classic, Romantic, Cozy
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong

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Frequently asked questions

What does Valentino Donna Born in Roma smell like?

Jasmine and bourbon vanilla in a studded bottle. Roman haute couture with street attitude.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Valentino Donna Born in Roma?

Donna Born in Roma has a typical price of $130. The fragrances on this page range from $115 to $145, so check the price shown next to each one.

How do I know which one I will like?

Look at the notes each one shares with the original and at its style. If possible, try a sample or a tester before buying a full bottle, because a fragrance smells different on each person.

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