Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia

Sweet fruit over warm vanilla is the heart of Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia, a feminine gourmand that Valentino released in 2026. Nearly everyone describes it as sweet, and about half of wearers also find it floral.

The structure is simple and easy to read. Plum opens it with a dark, juicy, slightly wine-like fruitiness rather than a bright citrus start. Osmanthus sits in the heart, a flower that smells of apricot skin and soft suede, so it bridges the fruit and the base without a sharp change of mood. Vanilla closes the scent with a creamy, comforting warmth that lingers longest on skin and clothes.

About half of wearers report moderate longevity, and a quarter find it long lasting; projection is moderate for the great majority, so it is noticeable without filling a room. Season votes split between spring and autumn, and day and night are almost evenly matched, which makes it a flexible, all-round choice for someone who wants a plummy, sweet scent that is not overpowering.

Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia — for women fragrance by Valentino (released 2026). Top notes: Plum. Heart notes: Osmanthus. Base notes: Vanilla. — Parfica open fragrance database