Valentino · 2026 · Dominique Ropion, Andrew Everett

Vendetta Donna

Premium$$$, 3 of 5

The houseFor womenWearers sayFeminine

VersionEau de Parfum

In a few words: white flowers , citrus peel , sweet , alluring

Warm, sunny tuberose with a sweet, liqueur-like red orange nectar, over smooth, creamy sandalwood.

The drawn Vendetta Donna bottle

Top noteswhen you spray it

Heartas it settles

Dry-downwhat stays

Vendetta Donna’s scent picture, a draft: tuberose, sweet orange, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, ylang-ylang drawn so far; dashed outlines where nothing is drawn yet

Top noteswhen you spray it

Vendetta Donna, top notes: Tuberose, Bergamot, Geranium, Carvone (spearmint)

Heartas it settles

Vendetta Donna, heart: Sweet orange, Ylang-ylang, Eugenol (clove)

Dry-downwhat stays

Vendetta Donna, dry-down: Sandalwood, Iso E Super (pencil shavings on velvet), Vanillin (vanilla), Coumarin (new-mown hay), Hexadecanolactone (musk)

Wearers say

From 6 Reddit threads · Read what they say

How far it carries

An arm’s length

only 2 sources

How long it lasts

6 to 9 hours

only 1 source

When to wear it

All year

only 2 sources

Where to wear it

Every day, special occasion

only 2 sources

Who it suits

MasculineFeminine

Feminine · Younger wearers

only 1 source

Mass appeal

Broadly liked

Compliments

Compliment getter

only 2 sources

What’s inside it

What the label names

30 scent ingredients on the label, familiar names first.

A label must name certain ingredients, most of them ones that can cause allergies; some houses print more. It is never the whole recipe.

6 citrus5 herbs & lavender10 florals2 woods3 sweet2 spices1 musks1 powder

8 more lines on the label, not there for the smell

The label, as printed on the house’s page

Wearers say

Wearing it

Valentino Vendetta Donna offers an alluring, feminine tuberose profile with notable staying power. Wearers love its intoxicating sweetness, though its tinted juice can stain light fabrics.

How far it carriesArm's length to intimate

Perfumers call it sillage.

The fragrance projects moderately before settling into an intimate, skin-scent aura that stays fresh and noticeable.

“I just bought it at the airport. It bumps!”

Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2026 · 1 vote
More from wearers · 1 theme, 1 quote

Some say

Some wearers say it is not heavy or overpowering and sits softly on skin.

“It’s not giving heavy or overpowering—it’s that soft, pretty scent that sits beautifully on your skin and keeps you smelling fresh and expensive.”

Reddit post, r/FemFragLab, 2026
How long it lastsLasts throughout the day
6 to 9 hours

Wearers find the staying power impressive, noting it easily endures through daily wear.

“It’s so nice I bought today as I already have the born in Roma intense - lasted ages defo recommend”

Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2026 · 1 vote
When and where to wear itVersatile all year
All year
Every day, special occasion

Suitable for everyday wear and special events, though wearers warn that the dark liquid can stain clothes.

“Sadly it stains. I usually spray perfume on my clothes and in this case a bra.”

Reddit comment, r/FemFragLab, 2026 · 3 votes
More from wearers · 1 theme, 1 quote

Some say

Some wearers find it great for regular wear and weddings, but warn it stains fabric.

“So I decided these were the ones. I’ve been testing them for over a week and no migraines so far.”

Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2026 · 1 vote
Who it suitsLight feminine appeal
MasculineFeminineFeminine · Younger wearers

It is described as light and feminine, suited to anyone seeking an expensive-smelling floral profile.

“Okayyy, this one is LIGHT, FEMININE & SOOOO GOOD! 😮‍💨💕”

Reddit post, r/FemFragLab, 2026
Appeal and attractionBroad intoxicating appeal
Broadly liked
Compliment getter

The fragrance receives strong positive reactions, captivating wearers and their partners alike.

“The moment I smelled it I couldn’t get it out of my head, and my husband surprised me with a bottle next time we were shopping.”

Reddit comment, r/FemFragLab, 2026 · 10 votes
More from wearers · 2 themes, 2 quotes

Some say

Some wearers find it intoxicating and instantly captivating.

“It’s intoxicating in the best way. Tempted to buy it soon!”

Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2026 · 1 vote

A few say

A few wearers find it nice but unimpressive.

“For me it is nice, but not spectacular. I don't like that it is tinted”

Reddit comment, r/FemFragLab, 2026 · 7 votes
As a blind buyTested in store

Most wearers sample before buying, though spontaneous purchasers report keeping and enjoying the bottle.

More from wearers · 1 theme

A few say

A few wearers bought it spontaneously while traveling and kept it.

What it’s likened toSome wearers describe unexpected nuances of cola or animalic tuberose.

“Animalic tuberose got me intrigued. Didn't know that that's possible honestly.”

Reddit comment, r/desifemfrag, 2026 · 3 votes
More from wearers · 1 theme, 1 quote

Some say

“Smells like coca cola”

Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2026 · 2 votes

Nothing on layering in what we read.

From 6 Reddit threads.

Wearers say

Smells like it

For about the same

L'Interdit RougeGivenchy · Some wearers say the two smell alike$175 for 80 ml · about the same as Vendetta Donna’s $185

“The notes remind me of L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge.”

Reddit comment, r/desifemfrag, 2026 · 2 votes

Wearers also liken it to Chloé Nomade Nuit d'Égypte. We hold no page for it yet.

What wearers say, set beside the price each house asks. Noses differ.

Our match of the notes

Shares its notes

L'Interdit RougeGivenchy · shares tuberose, sweet orange and sandalwood$175 for 80 ml · about the same as Vendetta Donna’s $185
Daisy Wild Eau So IntenseMarc Jacobs · shares tuberose and sandalwood$168 for 100 ml · about the same as Vendetta Donna’s $185
Kayaan ClassicAl Wataniah · shares sweet orange and sandalwood
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Matched by the notes each house names. A shared note is not a promise they smell alike.