Donna by Valentino

Brand: Valentino

Concentration: EDP

What it smells like

A polished blend of luminous bergamot, powdery iris and rose wrapped in soft leather, patchouli and creamy vanilla.

Scent Character

Floral · Floral Woody Leather

EDP · Introduced 2015 · Women

Key accords: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Iris, Bulgarian Rose, Praline, Mahonial

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Occasions: Office, Evening, Date, Special Occasion

Seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter

Fragrance overview

Donna by Valentino belongs to the floral fragrance family. A polished blend of luminous bergamot, powdery iris and rose wrapped in soft leather, patchouli and creamy vanilla. Donna opens with Bergamot and Grapefruit. The heart brings Iris, Bulgarian Rose, Praline, and Mahonial. It dries down to Leather, Vanilla, and Patchouli.

How to wear Donna

On skin, Donna by Valentino has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, fall, and winter. Reach for it for office, evening, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Nuit d'Issey by Issey Miyake. Apply Donna first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nuit d'Issey on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Donna : 2 sprays Nuit d'Issey and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Donna opens with Bergamot and Grapefruit.

The heart brings Iris, Bulgarian Rose, Praline, and Mahonial.

It dries down to Leather, Vanilla, and Patchouli.

What to layer with Donna

  • Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey bottle

    Nuit d'Issey by Issey Miyake

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, grapefruit, and leather.

    Order: Apply Donna first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nuit d'Issey on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Donna : 2 sprays Nuit d'Issey

  • Chloé Nomade bottle

    Nomade by Chloé

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and patchouli.

    Order: Apply Donna first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nomade on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Donna : 2 sprays Nomade

  • Commodity Whiskey bottle

    Whiskey by Commodity

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla and patchouli.

    Order: Apply Donna first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Whiskey on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Donna : 2 sprays Whiskey

  • Commodity Bois bottle

    Bois by Commodity

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, grapefruit, and patchouli.

    Order: Apply Donna first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bois on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Donna : 2 sprays Bois

  • Parfums de Marly Sedley bottle

    Sedley by Parfums de Marly

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, grapefruit, and patchouli.

    Order: Apply Donna first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sedley on top for fresh lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Donna : 2 sprays Sedley

Pairings to approach with care

  • Orto Parisi Brutus bottle

    Brutus by Orto Parisi

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    Not Recommended · 36/99

    Brutus has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Brutus brings a chypre contrast to this floral scent, and they share bergamot and patchouli.

    Order: Apply Donna first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Brutus on top for chypre lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Donna : 1 spray Brutus

  • Coach Coach Blue bottle

    Coach Blue by Coach

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    Not Recommended · 40/99

    This pairing is harder to balance. Coach Blue brings an aromatic contrast to this floral scent.

    Order: Apply Donna first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Coach Blue on top for aromatic lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Donna : 2 sprays Coach Blue

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Donna?

Donna opens with Bergamot and Grapefruit. The heart brings Iris, Bulgarian Rose, Praline, and Mahonial. It dries down to Leather, Vanilla, and Patchouli.

How long does Donna last, and how strong is it?

Donna by Valentino has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.

When should you wear Donna?

It's best in spring, fall, and winter. It suits office, evening, date, and special occasion.

What layers well with Donna?

Nuit d'Issey by Issey Miyake is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, grapefruit, and leather. Apply Donna first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nuit d'Issey on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Donna : 2 sprays Nuit d'Issey.

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