560439 05 - INGREDIENTS: ALCOHOL AQUA / WATER / EAU I actually found your blog when I started on a search for information about my beloved signature fragrance Molinard de Molinard/M de Molinard. Like anything else, there are pros and cons to using this perfume. Do you like Organza? The sad part is that I believe that NONE of the new frags have even a chance without being able to utilize real ingredients. Mia: You speak my mind, Victoria. I am assuming that the first was contaminated with another scent, or maybe was a perfume instead of EDT. The current version of Diorissimo is lovely enough. Skip the other Valentino Donna Born in Roma reviews and view the highlights of the fragrance here: Selena Marc is a fragrance enthusiast, freelance writer, and dog mom living in Houston, Texas. I assume that youve already given up on the idea of tracking down the remaining vintage stock and creating a climate controlled space to store it. Donna Born in Roma Yellow Dream Eau de Parfum. After helping my mother to replace her discontinued Venezia and not getting there, I know what you mean. June 3, 2013 at 12:39pm Reply, Barbara: Hear, hear! Valentino Fragrances | Sephora It really captures a good deal of the impressionistic green floral I have desired. annemariec: I like your point about perfume as a performance. It wasnt overwhelming, but it really had a distinctive character. Free Shipping! Bois de Jasmin runs a monthlyPerfume Recommendationthread, while Nowsmellthis hasThe Monday Mailsection. The combination of suave tea and milky fig is delicious. Im not quite as panicky as I used to be in pre-perfumista times when Hiris was my one and only Holy Grail, though. Donna Born In Roma is a release of perfume brand Valentino, released in 2019. It can still be sad though. I actually hit send before I meant to. Its tempting to look for something identical, but I urge you instead to take this opportunity to play the field, especially if you lost your beloved signature perfume. If your signature was a musky perfume, try something fruity. But the cabinet is in a room that can be very hot in the summer. Im pretty new to perfumes and Ive never smelled any vintage classic perfumes but I do enjoy the current permutations like No. This is a relatively new scent compared to others on the market. 19 and No. It is pretty, and I think youd be hard pressed to find any situation where this would be seen as offensive so its a definite easy reach, but its kind of ehhh to me. Latest: foxbins; 4 minutes ago; . Although Ive been able to collect several of the perfumes Ive loved in the past in vintage form (including Cabochard, Ann Tit is very easy to find because it was once so popular), I find I rarely want to wear them anyway! (Its like that old joke, The food is awful at that restaurant. These were ordinary and inexpensive drugstore perfumes that could be purchased for a few dollars. My duties included answering phone, cleaning and walking the giant dog, and also talking to the distressed patients -hard part (The doctor was always running behind the schedule). The jasmine/vanilla duo is alluring, full and enveloping, and later it dries down to something woodier and more unisex, yet still lovely. February 22, 2015 at 10:07pm Reply, Victoria: I agree with you. The two are so well "interwoven" that I can hardly separate them, even when I perceive both. June 4, 2013 at 6:03am Reply. Dior Homme Intense, attributed to chief in-house perfumer Francois Demachy, was launched in 2011 as a flanker to the original Homme EDT when it was reformulated. I understand that there are regulations and such, but in some cases (again, JAdore), the regulations excuse doesnt hold. June 3, 2013 at 9:58am Reply, Victoria: This is so true. His eye for composition and color is impressive. Also, if you compare a perfume thats been aged in the bottle for years to the fresh one (even if their formula is the same), you will notice differences right away. As another commenter wrote; I am very happy with the Guerlain extraits I own. My mom bought Diorissimo and she didnt like it at all. It doesnt last long compared to some other perfumes. But the base used to be pure class. My hairstylist once mentioned longing for it and preferring it to the original Organza. At the heart of the fragrance lies a Sensual, Nectarous peach accord recreating the same velvety texture of touching the fruit itself. george: It should also be pointed out that reformulation can be a positive thing. June 4, 2013 at 5:52pm Reply. Waste of money. Especially when perfumes in their first edition are launched with such fanfare and specific listing of notes and inspirations and stories of searches for magical ingredients picked by elves at moments of lunar eclipse, when what that perfume is chemically (and often- more simply- smells like) is then treated in such blas fashion. I did wonder why I couldnt detect any hint of gardenia in it, and told people that it reminded me very much of Calyx (a good thing from my point of view). Perfume is art but its also a consumer product so it has to be updated and follow certain trends. annemariec: Victoria, in a post a while back you mentioned that Francis Demachy had indicated that he was not happy with the current formula for Dioressence. Great article. Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Coral Fantasy2022, Gentle Fluidity (Silver Edition)Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Replica Whispers in the LibraryMartin Margiela, Valentino Donna Born in RomaValentino (2019). Dilemmas, dilemmas (; June 3, 2013 at 10:01am Reply, solanace: I feel this way about the classic Guerlains. , Anyhow, I am going to buy Chamade (reformulated or not) this week for my birthday and am so happy about it. Someone who has worn Este Lauder Azurefor decades will find the changes in todays formula obvious, but those who discover it now will nevertheless enjoy its dark leather studded with patchouli. July 25, 2017 at 10:10am Reply, Carolina: Thank you! I dont suppose you have heard any more on this the the formula has been improved? June 3, 2013 at 6:09pm Reply. More importantly, its concentration is defined as Eau de Parfum. Heat is worse for perfumes than cold. Finally, I had the right amount of money, but needed dollars to be able to make a purchase in a special shop with Luxury goods, where Polish currency was not accepted (!) Only 4 left in stock - order soon. Other gorgeous scents have just vaniched from store shelves: I went to the new Kate Spade boutique in Santa Monica the other day and was told they no longer make the original Kate Spade scent I had loved, and my all-time favorite perfume, Ombre Rose seems to exist only at discounters. Valentino Born in Roma Uomo is Valentinos accompanying fragrance for men. My daughter wears Armani Code (not a great scent in the bottle) but on her it is almost edible and had real depth, too. Have you tried Bulgari Voile de Jasmin? Which has been a wonderful path. best, When tried to buy fresh I was disappointed. On these pages I explore the world of senses through art, literature, and history. June 3, 2013 at 8:30pm Reply, Victoria: Or glass half full! cheerio, Anna in Edinburgh June 7, 2013 at 1:47pm Reply, Victoria: Thank you very much, Anna! Not only she now needs to buy seeds every single time, she noticed that many new hybrids are much less flavorful. Its fascinating, and I recommend for others to click on the link. Finally, the mystery was solved some early purchasers, of whom I was one really did have the wrong juice. What do you think? June 3, 2013 at 3:00pm Reply, Victoria: And many more resources to find it! All Valentino Donna (2015) (Eau de Parfum) is a popular perfume by Valentino for women and was released in 2015. Over the years I wore other things but that signature was complete for me and I always retured to it. I will be returning the two unused bottles I bought and replacing them with Coconut scent instead. An article you might be interested in, Victoria. Im sure a life will guide me to go there one day June 3, 2013 at 12:35pm Reply, Victoria: I bet, especially if you continue your fragrance chemistry studies! Haute Look has Diptique fragrances for sale today. Pale pink analyzing the power play between Erdogan and Assadcross referencing the New York Times with reports on Slate.com something like that. I am so glad I got my Paris and Trsor before they were so altered. June 4, 2013 at 5:38pm Reply. Valentino Donna was created by Sonia Constant and Antoine Maisondieu. I can tell you that she wont like the reformulated Venezia at all. If I do, there is no need to change. June 3, 2013 at 5:59pm Reply, Persolaise: Good old Pewex, eh, Behemot? A likable ehhh but an ehhh just the same. If I dont, then I would search within the particular category. My first emotion has been Sycomore, now my signature. As a result, even when fragrance companies remain faithful to their formulas, classical perfumes produced with modern materials do not smell the same as the originals. If Id realised a bit earlier that its wood-and-musk depth and warmth were what made the fig so gorgeous Id have saved myself a lot of time and hand-wringing and started exploring orientals instead. The thing is that it has been talking about perfume as something staticher signature, you can recognize her by her perfume, etc. I started wearing it in middle school way back when it first came out (a gift my moms a signature fragrance lady). For me to be transported to the Kiev of my childhood, todaysDiorissimo, Diors lily of the valley perfume,wont do; it has to be the exact Diorissimo my mom wore back in the 1980s. Valentino Donna Born in Roma was created by Valentinos fashion brand in 2019. 90 ($194.50/Fl Oz) FREE delivery Jun 1 - 5 . Im almost afraid to seek out those vintage scents but I do so want to smell them if only to discover what everyone is writing about. Songes by Anick Goutal is another suggestion I have for you. Of course, its no help to those who want the spices and fireworks, which Opium used to offer June 4, 2013 at 5:40pm Reply, Ralu: Victoria, now Im curious about the original Opium. June 3, 2013 at 12:52pm Reply, Victoria: I love how you put it! http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2013/jun/04/smell-flavour-palate-nose June 4, 2013 at 7:10am Reply. June 3, 2013 at 1:19pm Reply, Lila: I would like to know your thoughts about Apres LOndee. Ann: Errr. Victoria: Exuberant sing alongs are more than welcome! June 4, 2013 at 8:55am Reply, Victoria: That was some story, and I still cant believe that the company did that. Valentino Donna Born In Roma INTENSE MINI Women Perfume Splash Dabber 6 ml / 0.2 Fl Oz Travel Size. Privacy Policy. June 3, 2013 at 12:33pm Reply, Betsy: I adore Diorissimo and it still takes me to another time despite its changes in formula(which I admit I do not fully recognize). After YEARS of blind buying trying to find the scent, I finally found it! When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Victoria: Im sorry that you lost a favorite fragrance, but Im glad that you found us here. Explore Sale. But now it is thin and lacking in complexityaltogether different. This is how the community classifies the fragrance. Here are the main accords youll notice when you try a Valentino Donna Born in Roma sample: The notes in this fragrance are powerful and memorable. I want my perfume wardrobe to last many years, obviously I have several bottles opened at the same time and dont want them to turn. Its not a scent that teenagers will enjoy, nor is it something youll want to spray liberally all day long. June 3, 2013 at 11:08pm Reply, Victoria: I havent heard anything on that, and I havent followed up myself. It was such a nice, bright honeysuckle, and I still dont get why it was discontinued. Identify what you loved most about your lost favorite and search for fragrances with similar qualities. The bottle features the memorable Valentino stud, which is inspired by Romes architecture. Everfumed participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. Batteries : 1 A batteries required. This can be a great scent for a fancy golf outing or a day at the club. I know that it has been reformulated and have no idea how it smells these days. I simply refuse the wear the reformulated version so I bought a decant of the original as well as ordered a perfume thats similar (Biehl Parfumkunkswerke eo1). Valentino Donna Eau de Parfum. And although its not the same, MPC is now one of my new favourites June 4, 2013 at 5:55am Reply, Victoria: The drydown of MPC is my favorite part of that Goutal. Alexandre (from Paris). Probably wasting my money to continue to try to find the gems, when they may not even exist. Anna in Edinburgh: Fascinating topic and discussion, as always, Victoria. My issues with reformulation are more to do with consumers knowing that for which they have just paid a significant amount of money is consistent with their expectations.. I wore Diorissimo , more or less exclusively for abut 30 years and loved it so much I looked no further. June 3, 2013 at 9:45am Reply, Victoria: Thats true, the pace of reformulations and the ever increasing regulations are worrisome. Luckily, it seems like there are still a lot of places to find Th Rouge for a bargain, so a backup bottle or two may be in my future at some point. I'm a writer, journalist and professionally trained perfumer. thats what I said, but you said it much better! New trends. That said, I do think it sensible that we accept that styles of perfume are going to change over time according to fashion and other influences. The current edt just doesnt conjure the same image; it seems harsher and more crude. . Were here to help with our honest opinion on this famous fragrance. Born in dreams of Rome by sunlight, a floral lift of a thousand rose petals, twisted with a contrasting clean addiction, and fused with white musks. This is my first post on your blog, which I have found fascinating, inspiring and informative- thank you. Another beautiful perfume ruined by reformulation. look closely at the bottle. What I do not understand is why individuals came together to complain to such a significant degree that we had to lose our beloved scents forever. A warm, woody floral fragrance with orange blossom and bergamot. Its a very creamy delicious vanilla without quite being gourmand, and I love that. This is very different from some other perfume companies that reformulate en masse and suddenly one day the shelves are filled with fragrances that smells dramatically different. As for Je Reviens, it smells like theyve cheapened the formula considerably. June 3, 2013 at 1:04pm Reply, Jillie: I had a very strange experience of buying a bottle which had completely the wrong perfume in it! In stores, it has been replaced by Donna Born In Roma fragrances. Valentino Uomo 2014/2019/2021 versions : r/fragrance - Reddit I found parfumo to be an excellent site as well. Valentino Donna Born In Roma by Valentino is a Amber Floral fragrance for women. I was wearing the current Vol de Nuit yesterday, and it smelled wonderful. My nostalgic feelings go to Femme before 1989. June 3, 2013 at 9:49am Reply, Lucy: Too bad. If you wear white florals, try incense fragrances. It seems counter-intuitive, but by going in the opposite direction of your established preferences, you can make even more discoveries. Roman architecture and sophistication are the signatures of the Valentino Couture brand. It is categorized as a designer perfume. Alx: Hi everyone ! Georgina Wadsworth: Despite the fact that I am still mortified by the reformulation of Aromatics Elixir chypre floral with lashings of oakmoss, this is sound advise. June 5, 2013 at 11:22am Reply, Daisy: The original Kate Spade was my mothers signature and she misses it so much. The idea behind the new DHI was to emulate what the original formula smelled like. Do you have any posts about formula variations by region, and do you know how I might get my hands on another bottle of la lune? Customers have said that this perfume smells like stepping into a fancy, five-star hotel. It was inexpensive and calls to mind the dry-down of Opium Secret de Parfum, an echo of Opium like the scent that lingers on your scarf or clothes. The one drawback is that having to wait for Amazon.co.uk to ship it, as I cant find Chacal for sale on any US-based websites. I read some reviews somewhere about Santal Blush and was prepared to be underwhelmed. I have a question which is probably impossible to answer, but here goes- do you know if Malle and Parfum DEmpire, which were featured in the original Reuters article, have indeed already reformulated (part of) their range? June 3, 2013 at 12:38pm Reply, Betsy: That is a good point! June 3, 2013 at 10:01am Reply, Betsy: Thank you! Your idea is fantastic and very appealing, and maybe, the industry should change its stance in how it presents perfumes to the consumers. I want to try some of these for myself. Valentino Valentino Donna Born In Roma EDP Spray Women 3.4 oz June 4, 2013 at 5:14pm Reply. Top notes are Bergamot and Grapefruit; middle notes are Iris, Bulgarian Rose and Praline; base notes are Vanilla, Leather . June 3, 2013 at 9:18am Reply, Barbara: High five! In 2016, Valentino launched Uomo Intense; created by Sophie Labbe, with a flamboyant black studded . Ill have to include it in my next order of samples/decants from the perfumed court. Based on this fact, this specific perfume contains 15-20% of perfume oil content. A signature men's cologne infused with a deep black leather note. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. This perfume smells like old money and sophistication. Valentino Donna Born In Roma Intense 2023. (I live in New Zealand and can only get the European version here). June 3, 2013 at 6:18pm Reply, Maja: I mourn Magie Noire, too, but I am really happy to try new fragrances and there are so many of them fortunately. It was last marketed by Puig. But use it wisely. I still miss my true signature fragrance but the experience of trying something new and falling at least a little bit in love adds a wonderful facet to life. They want a distinct aroma that is floral and natural. Love the one youre with June 3, 2013 at 12:58pm Reply, george: I thought the current Diorissimo was now labelled as one of Les Creations de Monsieur Dior: it CANT have been reformulated multiple times, and be labelled as that, surely? the vintage juice is darker than current, but does not have to be too much darker. It is so so so horrible in comparison to vintage that I wish they had just discontinued it instead of ruining it. June 3, 2013 at 6:06pm Reply. The trouble with Paris was that many of its main building blocks were restricted and that some of its components became too expensive. I dunno. Lucas: Fascinating article Victoria, a pleasure to read. There are so many great perfumes available today that I almost always succeed to not hanker for vintage versions. A fantastic meal at your favorite restaurant one night, never tastes exactly the same again. June 3, 2013 at 12:40pm Reply, Lucas: One more year before I will be graduating and getting my master degree title. Maybe its just me, but I have a strong feeling that the two scents were significantly different. But they also provided me with the knowledge to get my hands on some older bottles. catalogue your collection, keep track of your perfume wish-list, log your daily fragrance wears, review your latest finds, seek out long-lost scented loves, keep track of the latest perfume news, find your new favourite fragrance, and discuss perfume with like-minded people from all over the world Loving perfume on the internet, since 2000. valentino donna eau de parfum 50ml. Ah well They were both new to me. 0.2 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) $38.90 $ 38. It used to be very green and fresh. At least, if its discontinued completely, its gone forever. Oh well, back to Calyx! At worst, you will confirm that youre really a Big White Floral girl or a Citrus Cologne guy. I dont really wear it, because that style doesnt feel like me for some reason, but I admire it very much. I have trouble with it as well and felt that it was too mature for me. Very classy. Our sense of smell and our emotions and memories are so closely linked, as all of us here know, so that is not surprising. Therefore, I am looking around for other LOV options. Part of the houses iconography and a strong symbol of Roma where it adorns many doors and walls, the Rockstud is a symbol of strength. Maybe better I would give her something new and different. VALENTINO Donna Eau de Parfum | TheBay I cant find the latter in stores anymore, and as for the former I tried it again a couple of years ago and almost gagged. $ 85.00. voce viva eau de parfum spray 100ml. What was so great about the Armani Prive, was there was a real richness/spiciness on me, not just a floral jasmine. The only disagreement is how close Chacal comes to the potency of 80s Poison. Apply on each pulse point from a short distance. If youre in France or can afford a trip to visit the Osmotheque, its an unforgettable experience. It seems all is not lost Enjoy the rest of the summer/beginning of autumn All the best, Charis August 20, 2014 at 1:21pm Reply, Kate: This is such an interesting subject and one dear to my heart. I guess I am the only one who really likes it. He had a perfect eye for the significant detail. Today, the market is much more receptive to it. Every perfume wants to be appeciated for its own merits. October 12, 2013 at 9:35pm Reply. June 3, 2013 at 6:04pm Reply. But I dont think that it can be blamed for it all, because it simply acts in a response to the government organizations and consumer groupss requests. No worriestheres always something else. I am, of course, being sarcastic. I also feel like I probably bought a lot of them. November 10, 2018 at 3:02pm Reply. The original is light, but not overly pale. I bought a bottle of perfume in Paris in 2009 that was fairly new at the time, and today it is a very different scent. Victoria: I doubt that its such a controversial topic these days, especially since the brands have been open about talking reformulations. If youre the kind of person who looks for a new perfume to go with different events and times of the year, this scent is for you. Is it vanilla and some sort of spice or wood? Anyway, I try not to allow myself to get too worked up about all this although I do worry about the future, as far as tightening regulations are concerned. June 15, 2014 at 3:29pm Reply. It might do her good. Turn this loss into an opportunity to learn more about your tastes and try new things. Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Coral Fantasy, Areej le Dor : The Official Discussion Thread. I like Stella McCartneys LILY for its simplicity. For instance, I didnt like the reformulated Opium at first, but now I see it as a different perfume and enjoy it for its velvety incense notes. It was kind of gras, fatty, the way you described Goutals Mon Parfum Cheri, but very soft at the same time.

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