I am sure that someone somewhere is working on a molecule that may be the key ingredient to recreating the lily of the valley soliflore aspect of Diorissimo, or a process that might fractionalise Oakmoss in a way that again makes it workeable. Donna Born In Roma is a release of perfume brand Valentino, released in 2019. I havent been interested in perfume long enough to have a longtime favorite discontinued, but I was a little sad to find out, after I got Bulgari Th Rouge, that it was discontinued, since it really was a standby for me this winter. It certainly makes more sense, since even if our perfume stays the same, our skin chemistry may change. Great article. Same with Tresor, Eternity and many other Sophia Grojsmans fragrances. No worriestheres always something else. So I wouldn't be surprised that many different perfume lovers will like it. Valentino Uomo Born in Roma 2019. I guess I am the only one who really likes it. I love the orientals, the spice and the floral but sadly they do not belong on my skin, so I have discovered that I can simply enjoy these notes as interior fragrance also as we mature our skin chemicals change which will also render a once loved fragrance unwearableafter a weary search, which is made worse by the fact that I live in the country side, nowhere near said olfactory counters, I have settled upon Czech & Speake Citrus Paradisi Citrus top / herbaceous heart / Moss & Ambergris base but then again I am torn with their Nerolioh blimey.x June 4, 2013 at 7:54am Reply, Victoria: Thats a good point, Nicola! thats what I said, but you said it much better! 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 do enjoy making new discoveries, but what concerns me is how quickly perfumes seem to be reformulated these days. 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. Cardmembers shop early! and started buying seeds from the store. The honey has long since flowed away. For all of these reasons, a love affair with perfume, like many passionate romances,is prone to heartbreak. Have you tried Bulgari Voile de Jasmin? June 4, 2013 at 7:26am Reply, Victoria: Mia, thank you for the heads up! 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. June 3, 2013 at 9:23am Reply, Cornelia Blimber: I tried the eau de toilette, the perfume (if it exists) is unfindable. Gifts on orders $100+*. 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. I love the choice, I love that you can purchase or swap samples (where I live department stores never make up a sample for you you just spritz from a tester o go without), I love that if you cant afford a full bottle of something you can probably still get yourself 5 or 8 mls of it and enjoy it as a treat, and most of all I love that we are not beholden to the department stores and fashion magazines any more. Victoria: Youre right, its really hard, especially when you cant weigh in and help with the reformulation (for instance, youre retired or no longer working for the same company). First, it cost $24 (an equivalent of a good monthly salary at that time) . I have spent way too much time lamenting the reformulations of scents I have worn in the past or by those worn by loved ones such as Givenchy III. June 5, 2013 at 11:24am Reply, ralu: Yes, I know what you mean about what is your style and what is not. We may earn a commission when you buy from links on our site, including the eBay Partner Network. While the smell of old money is evident in the perfume, there is a modern flair to the scent that women today love. Valentino's best jewel. $ 155.00. voce viva intensa eau de parfum spray 30 ml. June 4, 2013 at 5:59pm Reply, Nicola: Wow what a great blog Victoria! The current version, and its pointless flankers are all watery, characterless, and designed for women who are not especially sure of themselves: tentative is the word that comes to mind. http://www.parfumo.net/ June 4, 2013 at 5:57pm Reply, Mia: Thanks for your kind reply, Victoria. I hope one day I will be able to try some of the things in their 1st form, before IFRA put their hands on the ingredients. That is how I see the reformulations. The marketing company sent me a sample of the actual WGP and I didnt care for it; I wanted the duff stuff, but strangely they couldnt/wouldnt identify it so I will never be able to purchase it again. I dunno. Valentino Donna Eau de Parfum | Fragrances | Valentino CA 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? June 3, 2013 at 9:45am Reply, Victoria: Thats true, the pace of reformulations and the ever increasing regulations are worrisome. 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. 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 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? So disappointing. The internet now allows us to obtain what we want, when we want it and in quantities of our own choosing. $130.00. Pierpaolo Piccioli has been the creative director since 2008. I love his tribute to the Italian flag too. June 3, 2013 at 8:14am Reply, nikki: I like that attitude, Betsy! That man was a genius at knowing what to put it and what to leave out. However, I am inspired by the many talented independent perfumers, and the niche houses, who are providing us with unique and worthwhile perfumes. So, what to do if your favorite fragrance has been reformulated and you no longer like it? There is no AC there, so the temperature can rise to around 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) for 2 or 3 months per year. June 3, 2013 at 1:22pm Reply, Victoria: Ha, I posted and thought that it sounded familiar. If she wants the same perfume, Ill ask Victoria to put us in touch. Valentino - Valentino Donna Born in Roma perfume | Basenotes It really captures a good deal of the impressionistic green floral I have desired. Haute Look has Diptique fragrances for sale today. Now I wish I would have saved my empty Feu dIssey Miyake bottle. I was lucky that I could exchange it for something else. My rating is for the original. June 4, 2013 at 8:55am Reply, Victoria: That was some story, and I still cant believe that the company did that. 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. Instead they pushed hard for the notes that are problematic for them get taken away from EVERY person! Even if the bottles are much more expensive than $24, I dont have to spend as much as monthly salary June 3, 2013 at 2:45pm Reply, Victoria: What a story! There are 2 reviews of Valentino Donna Born in Roma by Valentino. June 4, 2013 at 3:23pm Reply, Victoria: Hmm, I dont know much about that, but now Im curious to research it further. June 3, 2013 at 12:52pm Reply, Victoria: I love how you put it! Free shipping and returns on Valentino Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum Fragrance at Nordstrom.com. I know). Women's Perfume & Fragrances for Her | Valentino Beauty An awakening of zesty grapefruit notes and sparkling Italian bergamot open the fragrance with a bright and uplifting delicacy. Well cover all that, but first, lets go over a bit of background information for the brand. Jeanine: I loathe reformulations. In my head the original made me (the seventh grade version any way) feel like I was some super-chic quirky American version of LouLou de la Falaise wearing a tuxedo jacket with no shirt underneath, and the new version smells like some cheap drug store floral. I am so glad I got my Paris and Trsor before they were so altered. While most of us know what Chanel No. Donna Eau de Parfum A deep and powerful fragrance complemented by luminous femininity. The smell of perfume is hard for some to describe, but that is what were here for. June 7, 2013 at 1:46pm Reply. For anyone mourning old school Opium, I picked up a little edt rollerball of E.Coudray Nohiba recently at TK Maxx and, to my surprise, it rang the Opium bell for me. 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! Pretty soon I will be one of those people repeating the same story over and over again. I proceed to buy my all-time favorite (poison) and the other two that I wore and I was shocked at what I was sent. Now the same scenario by the time I have got downstairs barely a smell of perfume. It changes how everything looks and tastes, and is it even healthy anymore? Or fastest delivery May 31 - Jun 1 . At the heart of the fragrance lies a Sensual, Nectarous peach accord recreating the same velvety texture of touching the fruit itself. . Amyris is one of those soft-spoken perfumes that wear really well. Bois de Jasmin runs a monthlyPerfume Recommendationthread, while Nowsmellthis hasThe Monday Mailsection. All my life Ive been hearing that things used to be better in the past. His eye for composition and color is impressive. Gradually, the scent evolves towards rose leather. ): top: bergamot, lemon, cardamom Valentino Donna was launched in 2015. Im kicking myself for not buying it at the airport! Its a very creamy delicious vanilla without quite being gourmand, and I love that. So far, I like ELDOs Dont Get Me Wrong Baby (a nice fragrance for such an off-color name! It is perfect for summer and evening wear. But maybe its actually more like a series of theatre performances: each night is different from the previous one, sometimes dramatically so. The reason I recommend against looking for exact replacements is to avoid more frustration. Jennifer D Wasko: I also loathe reformulations! With many other lovely options to choose from such as Cuir de Nacr, Lumire Blanche, IUNX Eau Blanche or Equistrius to name but a few, I feel much more relaxed June 4, 2013 at 4:40pm Reply, Victoria: Im happy someone loves Eau Blanche too, because I recently discovered a decant of it in one of my storage boxes, and its comforting and elegant. Valentino Donna Born in Roma Coral Fantasy Eau de Parfum 874 $100.00 - $150.00 Valentino Voce Viva Intensa Travel Spray 7 $45.00 Valentino Voce Viva Intensa Eau de Parfum 634 $45.00 - $159.00 Valentino Voce Viva Eau de Parfum 991 $43.00 - $193.00 Valentino Donna Born In Roma Gift Set 4 $140.00 ($181.00 value) New Limited Edition 1-35 of 35 Results george: It should also be pointed out that reformulation can be a positive thing. But what impression does this signature scent give off to strangers? You can turn to the experienced perfume sales associates or come and share your grievances on blogs. I probably have post-reformulation Heure Bleue and adore it. Thanks for the lovely article! Songes by Anick Goutal is another suggestion I have for you. June 3, 2013 at 11:07am Reply, Victoria: Thank you, Im glad you liked it! But if you try a dark woods or warm incense fragrance, you may discover that it can satisfy your cravings for a lush, dusky blend. I want to try some of these for myself. So sad. February 22, 2015 at 10:07pm Reply, Victoria: I agree with you. Or rather, more open than they used to be. Very classy. I dont like all reformulations, but its so difficult to get the same effect when many materials smell different. I feel like there were a lot of Womens fragrances that came out in the past few years featuring black currant. look closely at the bottle. But you need not be inordinately nostalgic to realize that many perfumesused to be better before many classical materials were banned or restricted and before fragrance companies started reformulating en masse. It seems counter-intuitive, but by going in the opposite direction of your established preferences, you can make even more discoveries. but after the first few blah minutes all sorts of exciting and interesting things started to happen, including, oddly a cumin note, which when it happened was fun and totally unexpected. You need to be logged in to add a review. June 3, 2013 at 1:17pm Reply, maggiecat: I used to love Estee Lauders Aliage, and, later, Worths Je Reviens. You also need to be a bold, experimental person to use perfume as powerful and distinct as this. That being said, when a reformulation gives the buyer something resembling the scent of cheap soap, or of the stuff that used to come in a kiddy makeup set in the 1950s, the consumer has every reason to be pissed. The dominant accord in the base note is inspired by one of perfumerys most treasured ingredients. Skip navigation. 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. Reformulation or not, I still recommend exploring the classics. It smells like memories, and I always loved the fact that it was so old- it endured and formed a bridge between the past and present. Top up required through the evening, next day no smell or lingering tracss at all. This is a great tip, especially since many here do miss the original Opium. But use it wisely. Imagine your pride and joy, the crown of your career, getting gutted beyond recognition. And I have a really interesting topic of my thesis. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. When I got back into perfume a few years ago, I didnt know about the reformulations. '. June 3, 2013 at 12:08pm Reply, Victoria: I have the original and current Bois des Iles, but I wear the current one more. An article you might be interested in, Victoria. I do like Serge Lutens A La Nuit- but it lasts a scant 40 minutes on me. The very next day upon trying some on I realized it has the exact same smell as the reformulated Twilight Mist. Just consider Chanel 31 Rue Cambon, a new type of chypre! Valentino Born in Roma Uomo is Valentino's accompanying fragrance for men. June 4, 2013 at 5:58pm Reply, annemariec: BTW: I love the Gruau illustrations you have used for this post. June 3, 2013 at 12:54pm Reply, fleurdelys: The first question I would ask myself is, do I like the reformulation? June 4, 2013 at 5:47pm Reply. Gucci Guilty Absolute reformulated? Valentino Uomo 2014/2019/2021 versions : r/fragrance - Reddit VALENTINO Donna Eau de Parfum | TheBay Valentino Donna Born in Roma is an excellent option if youre looking for a new signature scent. In stores, it has been replaced by Donna Born In Roma fragrances. August 3, 2014 at 10:41am Reply, Charis: Thank you very much for your comprehensive and reassuring reply, Victoria! Customers have said that this perfume smells like stepping into a fancy, five-star hotel. A likable ehhh but an ehhh just the same. If you wore Silences all your life and someone gives you No 19, you will see the differences right away first, even though No 19 is a superior fragrance. The trouble with Paris was that many of its main building blocks were restricted and that some of its components became too expensive. Not sure if it was discontinued in the US, but it seems to be available in Europe. Vintage not stored well will lose its scent shortly after spraying. ), I know this is an old comment, but I wanted to jump in and offer this information in case it proves to be useful. What if I ordered it from a company that did not allow returns? That said, I like Victorias positive attitude of not giving up on perfume entirely when your favorites are reformulated. It all went well and I had my bottle, but as much as the story is surreal and even funny, I prefer to order online or to go to a nice perfume store. It isnt a perfume for everyday wear. June 3, 2013 at 1:06pm Reply, Victoria: Oh, Im now afraid to compare, but I will, because my local perfumery has a tester bottle of Apres LOndee on display. A dilemma, indeed! June 3, 2013 at 11:28am Reply, Lydia: it CANT have been reformulated multiple times, and be labelled as that, surely? October 26, 2014 at 10:16am Reply, adeline: Reformulation is a sad thing when its forced upon perfumers because of bizarre new rules formulated upon questionable science and hysterically minimal testing and not because of changing tastes and times. 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. I tried a quick spritz of 18: la lune from D&Gs Anthology collection a few years ago and was intrigued, but it was in a Duty Free shop in Rome, and I live in the US. Best Sellers Rank: #14,285 in Beauty & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #108 in Women's Eau de Parfum. 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? Theres no sillage anyway. In terms of specific scents, the main one that came to my mind as I read your piece was Poison. Manufacturer : Valentino. Id have a look to Bigarade concentre, Flash back, Still Life. 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. Over the years I wore other things but that signature was complete for me and I always retured to it. In 2015 it was created Valentino Donna, and in 2021 Valentino Donna Born in Roma Yellow Dream was launched. A semi-matte, 24 hour, long-wear liquid foundation in 40 shades. June 3, 2013 at 10:58am Reply, Victoria: I think that Chanel does a great job keeping its classics up to date. Valentino Donna | Savour Experience Perfumes Sandalwood? Theyre both nice, light, coconutty figs, and the latter has some added heft. But Im still an optimist. June 3, 2013 at 1:44pm Reply, Ann T: My signature Cabochard doesnt smell the same anymore and I hate the new one. June 4, 2013 at 5:46pm Reply, Persolaise: Oh my goodness, talk about opening a can of worms! Didnt know that Lheure Bleu had been re-formulated. There is so much you can do if you have vision, imagination and freedom to experiment. best, June 3, 2013 at 6:12pm Reply, Nancy A.: I hear you loud & clear. 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 top Valentino Donna Born in Roma notes are Black Currant, Bergamot, and Pink Pepper, while the middle notes include Jasmine Sambac, Jasmine Tea, and Jasmine. June 3, 2013 at 12:07pm Reply. What a wonderful blog. There are many marvellous perfumes gone, but there are still many others to enjoy. Same with women Eternity and Opium. UOMO for him was built in the dialogue between the refined elegance of Iris notes and aromatic Vetiver with the enveloping warmth of cardamom, to capture the passion of Roman spirit. Strangely, it feels more romantic as if you have to love it even more because one day it will not be as you remembered. No powdery rose Iris sent anymore more not that uniek anymore. This can be a great scent for a fancy golf outing or a day at the club. but the next day there would still be a trace of perfume, still smelling faintly. All the time. In an emotional way I dont want to know what it was like when it was first created,as the version I own makes me perfectly happy. April 23, 2014 at 2:52am Reply, Victoria: Thank you, Alx, and welcome! Good quality fragrance is very expensive and I expect it to last for a few hours rather than just be quite pleasant when fist applied and then..whoosh, gone. Samantha at the I Scent You A Day blog also likes Chacal it even has the same longevity, though not the endless depth. (Her 2017 Smellalikes List post makes for fun reading. You are using an out of date browser. 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. Im also afraid of storing them in the refrigerator since I read they could react badly to the abrupt change of temperature when you take them out, or even to the very cold environment. June 3, 2013 at 1:24pm Reply, Victoria: Yes, the production of food and some of its questionable practices worry me too. the vintage juice is darker than current, but does not have to be too much darker. On blotter it was just ok, but on skin it was beautiful. At destination no smell at all. 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. It is officially described as a women's perfume. Just for fun, try perfumes that are different from what you usually wear. 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. And that experienced is enriched by the way we can share information and exchange views. A fantastic meal at your favorite restaurant one night, never tastes exactly the same again. It's not as unique or as elegant as the original Valentino Donna - but it's really pleasant and maybe even addictive. June 3, 2013 at 2:09pm Reply, Victoria: Youre almost there, Lucas. 'It used to be very green and fresh. I have never seen the one of the lady with the big hat. I couldnt take my nose off of it. June 4, 2013 at 3:25am Reply, Jennifer: I tried a decant of the original Bois de Iles and fell madly in love. 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. Reformulation doesnt have to mean the death of perfume, especially if done respectfully to the spirit of the original. June 3, 2013 at 9:30am Reply, Victoria: This is the case when revisiting old favorites may be too disappointing. June 3, 2013 at 12:38pm Reply, Betsy: That is a good point! Yes, some fragrances are reformulated away from the original, but there are also some that are reformulated- usually- a distance back. Valentino Donna Born In Roma INTENSE MINI Women Perfume Splash Dabber 6 ml / 0.2 Fl Oz Travel Size. Oh well, back to Calyx! October 12, 2013 at 9:35pm Reply. Between 1993 and 2003 the glamorous event "Donna sotto le Stelle" took place annually at the end of the Roman Fashion Week. Sadly, I think everything I love it ephemeral. Im struck by her courage and lifelong work ethic, not to mention her serendipitous role June 2, 2023 at 10:00am, EU threat spotlights perfume makers secrets, http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/26/opinion/sunday/breeding-the-nutrition-out-of-our-food.html?_r=0, http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Givenchy/Organza-4.html, http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2013/jun/04/smell-flavour-palate-nose, http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/07/bacteria-producing-aromas/, Japanese Green Tea with Toasted Rice : Genmaicha , 7 Discoveries from 12 Years of Bois de Jasmin, Danilo Kis The Encyclopedia of the Dead, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQSOMLQ0jv8, Prada Eau de Parfum and Eau de Parfum Intense. Today, the market is much more receptive to it. I have bought several on ebay. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Valentino Donna was created by Sonia Constant and Antoine Maisondieu. Doesnt smell at all alike. Robert: The King is dead, long live the King! Extra reading: On Regulations (Bois de Jasmin) :: On Reformulations (NST). Valentino Donna Born in Roma Reviewed: A Perfect Summer Scent - Everfumed October 24, 2014 at 4:22pm Reply. And such small portions!) The reformulation of Misouko, a ghost of its former self, is still lovely. Is it to have your favorite perfume reformulated or discontinued? June 3, 2013 at 7:46am Reply, Lucy: I read on another blog that Je Reviens parfum is still good, tried looking, cant find it in stores. Keeps life interesting. June 3, 2013 at 9:49am Reply, Lucy: Too bad. More Buying Choices $32.95 (6 new offers) I like Stella McCartneys LILY for its simplicity. $ 155.00. voce viva eau de parfum spray 50ml. I like the rest, but once it enters the late stages, its pure magic. I will miss that lovely, nostalgic combination of iris and sandalwood. Valentino Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum Fragrance - Nordstrom Bigarade concentre, on the other hand, is a terrific fragrance, especially if you like your citrus with a touch of cumin. When else have perfume lovers have access to so many smaller independent brands, so many new perfume experiments? Hardly any sillage and abysmal lasting power, even on clothes. This is how the community classifies the fragrance. 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. A powerful time of year calls for a powerful but playful scent. 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. June 3, 2013 at 6:07pm Reply, But thank you. June 3, 2013 at 11:45am Reply. Even someone like Jean-Claude Ellena composing delicate etudes inspired by his memories and travels would have a hard time making his mark in the pre-niche days. These individuals are the ones who will provide us with our new classics. Free Returns. Paris used to be more exciting, Rome cleaner, New York cheaper. Quelques Fleurs, a pretty aldehydic floral, though I know many hate it. $ 130.00. voce viva intensa eau de parfum spray 100 ml. There are exceptions, of course, so I believe that the time will separate the wheat from the chaff. Screw the EU! Identify what you loved most about your lost favorite and search for fragrances with similar qualities. The Valentino Donna Born in Roma set is beautiful and sophisticated. A 2-in-1 cream-to-powder eyeshadow and blush. VIOLET 2 CI 17200 / RED 33 (F.I.L. Looking for a new fragrance, I stormed into a perfume store. Every perfume wants to be appeciated for its own merits. It is mixing in one scent several trends: iris powdery scents, rose and patchouli chypres, sweet fruity vanilla and soft leather choices. Of course, Chanel employs a team of in-house perfumers who maintains its portfolio. And the thing is that some of its recent flankers have been very good (JAdore Voile de Parfum), but why do they reformulate the originals so drastically? questionable science and hysterically minimal testing is how I also see the basis for many of the ridiculous recommendations.

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