Valentino Donna Born In Roma Purple Melancholia Eau de Parfum 1.7 oz (Women)
$128.50
About the Fragrance
The Scoop
Purple Melancholia opens on a pronounced plum accord that gives the initial spray a ripe, fruity presence. The plum-led opening is clearly foregrounded, then settles into the floral heart where osmanthus takes center stage and shapes the middle of the composition with a bright, slightly apricot-like floral register.
The drydown is built on a rich vanilla extract that grounds the fragrance and rounds the fruit and floral layers with a warm, gourmand warmth. The overall family is described by the house as a warm floral with a fruity-floral signature and gourmand nuance.
Valentino Donna Born In Roma Purple Melancholia Notes
Plum accord, Osmanthus accord, Vanilla extract
Scent Intel
| Scent Accords | Warm floral; Fruity; Gourmand |
|---|---|
| Top Notes | Plum accord |
| Heart Notes | Osmanthus accord |
| Base Notes | Vanilla extract |
| Release Year | 2026 |
| Gender | Women |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum |
| Season | Fall / Winter |
| Day or Night | Night / Evening |
| Perfumer | Pascal Gaurin; Natasha Côté‑Mouzannar |
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