Chypre Floral
Perfumer: Antoine Maisondieu, Sonia Constant
Over the years, I have realized I am not a Valentino girl. Neither Valentina nor Voce Viva have impressed me. I reckon it is the absence of fruity notes. Donna has only bergamot in the start which I do not get much. Then the floral middle with a strong vanilla, leather and patchouli base. The three heavy base notes are dominant all over. You get a bit of sweetness and subsequently powerful leather.
I don’t exactly know when and where I would wear this fragrance. It’s neither a light daytime scent nor a sensual nighttime aroma. Despite the fact I do not like to use the word, I am going to say it in this case. I would categorize Donna as a conservative mature scent for a daytime wear. It has a decent staying power and can serve well this purpose.
Valentino Donna is a classy floral for a lady, underscored with vanilla, leather and patchouli. 40/100
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