Valentino Donna Born In Roma Intense 1st Impression + Comparison

This is a hot off of the press release! I was able to get my hands on the brand new Valentino Donna Born In Roma Intense that just came out! This is an unboxing and first impression video. I also compare it to the original Donna Born in Roma. Enjoy! #valentino #valentinodonnaborninromaintense
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[@moonlightorchid2800]

Thank you for the amazing review ❤ i bought the intense. And instantly followed you.

[@jenniferbrown3009]

Yesssssss !!! I have been waiting on your review !! Can't wait to get my hands on this version ❤️❤️ thanks for sharing !!

[@TheSantaMaria1]

You do not have to wait any more! Yes get your hands on it. You are welcome.

[@hellosingle2154]

Girl!! I’m so glad I found your channel and I subscribed. Because of your review I got this scent and oh boy do I love it!!! Thank you taking the time to do this review!

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Thanks for subbing and watching.

[@alizeluss6188]

I'm here!! Excited for this video!!!! Let's goo!!🙌🏾🙌🏾👀

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Yesssss!

[@schari30]

Yes!!! Thank you so much; any fragrance with a prominent Jasmine note is a win for me. I'll definitely check it out.

[@TheSantaMaria1]

You are so welcome! Yes this is a jasmine heavy scent.

[@Miraa_Renee]

Yesss I been waiting on your review. Will be added to cart.

[@TheSantaMaria1]

You got it!

[@latonyagipson-bowman9186]

Great review. Thank you for sharing this review.. I was looking for a review and you appeared.

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Thank you! Glad you found what you were looking for.

[@broncotia3125]

I'm so excited for the new DBIR!!. Great review, can't wait to get my nose on it. I love the whole line! 😍.

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Yes it worth being excited about. It is a very solid lineup.

[@carlasmall5215]

Santa, I'm excited for this one! I blind bought DBIR off your review and fell in love with the fragrance so now I must get my nose on this one for sure.

[@TheSantaMaria1]

The excitement is worth it! Still love the original version too.

[@scherolynlify]

A pleasant surprise! I tried and returned the original for the reasons you just mentioned and will most likely pick up the intense…for the reasons you just mentioned. 😊 can’t wait for the dedicated review! Thanks so much for jumping in to share!

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Understandable. Definitely check it out. I like how they did make it different so it will appeal to a different group of people. No problem!

[@moonlightorchid2800]

intense is ❤❤❤

[@angelagraham4188]

Omg I’m so excited can’t wait to get my bottle

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Excited for you!

[@simplytracy]

Thanks for your first impression. I will definitely be buying this one when it comes back in stock. 💖

[@TheSantaMaria1]

You are so welcome!

[@ojuice83]

Sis it’s online at the valentino beauty website

[@chrisk6945]

I think intense is SO much better than the original and so long lasting. I sprayed someone my scarf 3 days ago and I can still smell it 3 feet away. The vanilla is definitely the top note for my nose after drying and so delicious

[@TheSantaMaria1]

That's great!

[@moonlightorchid2800]

Agree ❤❤❤

[@NataliaP]

I came here for a fragrance review but maan, I had to re-listen some parts of the video because I was just admiring your beautiful skin! Wow, just wow! You look stunning! Back to the fragrance-my thoughts exactly! Intense they claimed and intense it is! Loved it! My fave from this line is Coral Fantasy.

[@TheSantaMaria1]

hahaha aww thank you! Yes it is intense! Coral fantasy doesn't last as long as I would like but the actually scent is pretty.

[@MsLolasmom]

@@TheSantaMaria1 You have beautiful, flawless glowing skin and an equally beautiful smile.

[@latoyaivey4518]

I'm excited for this fragrance!

[@TheSantaMaria1]

It's worth being excited for.

[@Mariat77]

Can’t wait to try it! 😀🙌

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Yes get your nose on it.

[@chocpch]

Great review! I think I'll try to get my hands on the intense based on your review. I'm over 40 and I wear Born in Roma but it's never been my favorite. I do love a good Jasmine note. Can't wait to try it.

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Yes, I think you enjoy this version more.

[@geraldined5146]

I think I want to pick this one up!! Thanks for sharing!!😉

[@TheSantaMaria1]

You are welcome!

[@shetreemoreland9227]

Great review! ❤

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Thank you.

[@lucieweaver3324]

You could barely contain your excitement for this one - now I'm on the hunt for it as appears sold out!

[@TheSantaMaria1]

I was so excited! It came sooner than expected. lol

[@finleyhunter]

Can’t wait to try it

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Yes!

[@latonyagipson-bowman9186]

Ok Santa, I was so impressed by review and yes ma'am I ordered it yesterday....so thank you beautiful for helping me pick one of my Valentine's day gifts to myself 😂

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Your VDay is starting out great! Hope you enjoy it.

[@ComeUnboxWithTheresa]

I’m excited to try this one out.

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Yes!

[@LadyGabriela-77.]

Hello! New subbie! I am floored by the INTENSE. I am the 45 year old auntie that looks 35 and so mysterious that nobody knows how I afford my lavish and fab single life in Paris. 👑🥐 Intense forever dear! Love your voice!

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Welcome new elf 🧝‍♀️ 🧝‍♂️ . Yassss auntie looking good out here! Paris living...sounds fabulous! Thanks for the compliment.

[@lovli31]

Very interested. I love the original so I gotta see how the intense smells!❤ love the reaction

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Absolutely check it out if you love the original.

[@destinydivine8465]

Definitely will buy. Absolutely

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Thanks for sharing.

[@mrs.t6847]

I couldn't wait for this review. I'm here for our 30+ fragrance lol

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Yay! 30+ is where it is at!

[@tannikamyers1274]

GIRLLLLLLL. I just received my bottle and I'm SHOOK. I'm in LUVVVVVVV😘😘

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Yay you got it! Yassss

[@moonlightorchid2800]

❤❤❤

[@kasuallychic]

I’m nearly finished with my bottle of the og and now I’m determined to try the intense. Based on your review I’m sure I’ll love it :)

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Oh that means you love the OG. Definitely check it out.

[@moonlightorchid2800]

go for it it is amazing scent ❤

[@cknasir]

Great review

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Thank you for watching.

[@NorthernScentsAlaska]

I just blind bought the intense! I can't wait to try it!

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Im excited for you!

[@carolynr89]

Aw dang I didn't know it was out at Nordstrom :( and it's sold out now. Oh the way you have described this one has me even more hyped to get ahold of it 😆 Ugh I can't wait to get my hands on this! BTW that lip color is gorgeous 😍 on you!

[@s.crockett5457]

So prettyyyy 🤍

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Yeah Nordstrom got a small shipment in. It will be released in a lot of places soon so you will be able to get it. Thanks for the compliments.

[@mzp_honey]

I will definitely be on the lookout for this one! Love the original so much, and excited to see how they’ve amped up those more mature notes in the intense! I’ll have to be on it because I swear I still have yet to try Burberry Her Elixir, every time I try or happen to be in the store the only sample they have a big bottle on display with nothing in it to sample! 😂

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Oh yes! It should be popping up in more places in come February. Elixir is creamy strawberry goodness. Definitely get your nose on both when you can.

[@Prissy_Pynk_Nubian]

Imma jus scurry on over to the Valentino site !!

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Yes indeed.

[@yahainHotPink]

Thank you for sharing.

[@TheSantaMaria1]

You are so welcome!

[@KelliJohnson340]

I agree with you. I love the original Donna, but the INTENSE is Amazing.

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Nice! Glad you love it.

[@chrisbrownsmanNov07]

im going to have to grab this asap

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Understandable.

[@QueenGeGeNatureal]

I pre-ordered and I'm waiting on it to arrive and I can't wait 😩

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Im excited for you!

[@QueenGeGeNatureal]

@@TheSantaMaria1 I ended up getting the man version lol 🥲 smh however it smells good and I'm keeping it going to layer it and thank God I was able to back door and get the correct one in the pink box..

[@Goldiie_Lox]

I’m a “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” kinda girl so I’m riding for the OG but would love to at least sniff the new one. Thanks tor reviewing!

[@TheSantaMaria1]

I can see that perspective. Yes check out the new one. You are so welcome.

[@tarshalewis3123]

Lord I’m going to have to try it out now. I already love the original. Why did you do this to me 😂

[@TheSantaMaria1]

hahahah I had to let my elves know the ☕️ !!!

[@tarshalewis3123]

@@TheSantaMaria1 well I’m glad you did 😉

[@almagreen7729]

I can’t wait to smell it! Do you know if Sephora or Ulta will carry it anytime soon? 🙏

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Im hearing February!

[@NoahWJP]

Just got this yesterday!!!!

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Yay you got it! I want to try Scandal (all of them) too. Thanks for sharing.

[@moonlightorchid2800]

omg i feel the same like better opium and even better Musc Noir ❤

[@nadia562010]

I had a decant of DBIR and off first impression loved it! 2nd impression...where did it go?! Did not last at all on me. See now when you said jasmine and how it was more mature that the original... I'm sold!

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Definitely check out the new intense version for sure.

[@DeniseAdore]

The intense probably needs to sit for a few months so the vanilla can macerate. That what happened to me with the new black Opium Le Parfum. It’s been getting sweeter the longer I’ve had it 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@s.crockett5457]

Great thought/ point💡✨️

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Very true about Vanilla in fragrances. This scent projects already and Im here for it. It will only get better with time. Glad to hear your black opium le parfum is getting better.

[@latonyagipson-bowman9186]

Santa.... my fragrance came today and yes ma'am it is intense...I haven't tried it on skin yet....later this week I will do a wear test...but I admit I like it....

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Yes it has arrived!

[@NayFam1]

I’m so excited to try this new beauty! I tried to order it from Nordstrom all day but unable to find it 😩

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Nordstrom has not restocked it yet. I will do a community post alerting everyone when it is available again.

[@brilliantlybankable]

I have the original. I like it don't love it but my hubby likes it on me. I'm definitely interested in the intense I'm in the over 40 club so this one seems like it will be more my vibe.

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Yes it is a man-magnet! It's the sweetness of it that they like. Yasss over 40! Yeah the intense is more grown and sexy.

[@devangel3614]

I am wondering if you layer the original with the intense version what will happen. I ordered the original from the Valentino site and for no fee I asked for a gift box and engraving on the cap. The box was big, filled with red excelsior and had a metallic flap--great presentation. Maybe not a bag full of samples (did get it perfume and a makeup sample), but it really made a fabulous gift. Highly recommend it if you are gifting a Valentino scent.

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Thanks for sharing.

[@azzz7279]

I’m loving the intense and it’s the perfect going out perfume and it’s best suited for fall & winter. It’s like the original’s mysterious older sister. The original Born In Roma still smells mature & grown and doesn’t smell “young”. It doesn’t smell “old” either but it’s a perfume that can be worn by all different age groups. I think the original is more versatile and can be worn for any season. The bourbon vanilla adds some sweetness, but it’s not sugary sweet, and it smells very girly and fun, but also grown up, sophisticated and like an it girl

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Thanks for sharing

[@jessicanovak7837]

33 over here I would definitely like to try this one as I feel the original is a little too sweet I do wear it but not often

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Yup this is the one for you.

[@kristallindsey4195]

Ok, I must be living in a closet…who knew?! 🤷🏽‍♀️ Very excited for the dedicated review after the first impression! 😍

[@s.crockett5457]

I'm surprisingly looking forward to it as well ,(although I'm not a fan of any of the others before this one). The bottle is GORGE😀

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Got to thank the fragrance blogs for this one. It has not been formally announced by the mainstream media. Nordstrom got a small shipment of stock early. Oh yes, the dedicated review is coming soon!

[@lisabrooks844]

I really enjoyed this video! Do you still wear this Valentino?

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Thanks for watching

[@lovejones2613]

I need to get my nose on this!!

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Oh yes!

[@angiilumpkins-sanders2889]

I love DBIR the original but I’m older then you and the intense version might be my new jam gonna pick her up this weekend it’s sounds meant to be….. On another note (pun intended) it’s funny how I wait for your opinion to buy my fragrances lol

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Definitely get your nose on it. Awww thank you!

[@bedinabebe4521]

Perfumistas need Both! Donna Born in Roma for daytime & the Intense for Nites.😉

[@TheSantaMaria1]

I see that!

[@jordysmom479]

I love your glasses who are they made by

[@TheSantaMaria1]

I have them linked in the description box

[@iSmellLikeChanel]

It’s sold out already 😩 but that’s a good thing for me cuz I didn’t need to buy anything right now lol I’ll get it eventually

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Girl I blinked and it was sold out! I was nervous my order was gonna get cancelled. Stay strong with your no buy! You can definitely pick it up later on.

[@megw6197]

Ok I’m late to the game so hoping you can respond. Do you think this would work year round. I get all four seasons and I’m hoping to grab a scent that will work in warmer weather.

[@TheSantaMaria1]

I wouldnt wear this is in the dead of summer. The jasmine is thick in it.

[@ShellieRMoore]

Lovely Scented Perfume. But after getting mine home it doesn't seems to be very bold. I may be exchanging for a new bottle.

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Perfumes get stronger overtime so I wouldn't buy a new bottle so fast

[@LadySax45]

Wow now see you are making me want to smell it! I blind bought my original bottle!!! What you think about this one. Is it blind buy worthy?

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Thanks for sharing

[@kelliewhitaker777]

Nope!!! I love this intense! I’m 52 and this appeals to me so much! I have been bathing in it too!❤❤❤

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Thanks for sharing. Glad you are enjoying it.

[@moonlightorchid2800]

i love it too great choice of perfume ❤

[@kimberlybowens1694]

At 56yrs old……l am glad l waited to buy the original bottle.

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Thanks for sharing.

[@thuvo5167]

Which one is better for spring ? And which one is better longlasting

[@TheSantaMaria1]

This is not a comparison video. I have dedicated reviews on both. Feel free to check those out.

[@ciarah007]

I’m excited for this one (not enough to get a 100mL) bcuz I’m not in love with the OG

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Understandable. Thanks for sharing.

[@Luv_Lynette]

Girl! which do u think is better….valentino Donna born in Roma or the intense and which is more head turning and I’m in middle school so which is better for me ❤

[@TheSantaMaria1]

I suggest asking your parent or guardian for permission.

[@Luv_Lynette]

@@TheSantaMaria1 i want ur opinion lol

[@charletfoster8917]

I’m going to snif this new, I like the others, n I will like this one too😊🙏🏿👍🏿

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Check it out!

[@stormomega37]

How are the longevity and sillage?

[@TheSantaMaria1]

This is a first impression. I discuss those topics in dedicated reviews. Stay tuned!

[@nicky168]

There’s a top note I couldn’t stand on the intense. Not sure exactly what note it is. Kind of smelled like horses for a while. The dry down is lovely though. I agree when I compare it with the original after it smells childish lol.

[@TheSantaMaria1]

hahaha oh wow! It's grown up indeed. Thanks for sharing.

[@TXPearl1908]

Hmmm…l’m interested.

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Luv_Lynette]

HELLOO WHICH IS BETTER VALENTINO DONNA BORN IN ROMA OR THE INTENSE VERSION?

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Sample them

[@Luv_Lynette]

@@TheSantaMaria1 i want ur opinion lol

[@journeywithme_erika1890]

Imma stick beside the original...Buuuuuutttt it's highly likely that I will grab her up cause Valentino does no wrong!

[@TheSantaMaria1]

hahaha I get it!

[@Tricey2much]

Let me order the intense. The original never was for me because I felt like it was childish. I gave it to my teenage daughter.

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Yesss the intense! This is the grown woman version for sure.

[@yahainHotPink]

I had better skip this one then. Jasmine has to be lower in the list to not hurt me allergies and I'm not attracted to vanilla scents on my skin.

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Yeah stay away from this one in that case.

[@FabFindsByKetra]

Hey Gorgeous!

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Hello beautiful !

[@michaelcredit2025]

I just got a 3.4 bottle for $89 of the intense version

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Good for you.

[@waterlilly1498]

Intense version is way too strong for me After a few hours I was annoyed about the way I smelled 😅 I’ll stick with the original

[@TheSantaMaria1]

It is definitely intense.

[@s.p529]

Gotta get my nose on it. Maybe I'll like this one since I don't like the original.

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Check it out!

[@raquelkutsch5600]

Love Myrrh and Tonka but put performance on me -

[@TheSantaMaria1]

I wish it lasted a little bit longer, but the smell is amazing.

[@momoney5279]

The original plus vanilla 28 =Donna born in Roma intense

[@TheSantaMaria1]

I disagree. Thanks for watching

[@baxter9874]

You think The intense will be too mature for a 26 year old women?

[@TheSantaMaria1]

I personally was wearing heavy scents at 26 so it depends on what the individual person likes. Always sample it first when on the fence about a fragrance.

[@s.crockett5457]

I'll have to smell this one because I'm not a fan of the dry down of the others (on me). Thanks beautifulllll 🧝🏾‍♀️🫶🏾✨️🤎

[@TheSantaMaria1]

Definitely sample it first. You are so welcome!