House of EM5 2024

Vanilla Noir

GourmandIndianUnisexEau de Parfum

Opens sweet and indulgent with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Vanilla, and Blackcurrant blossoming into a gourmand heart of Jasmine, Tuberose, Bourbon Vanilla, and Sandalwood over a warm, edible base of Amber, Musk, Cashmere Wood, and Benzoin.

The bloodline

This bottle carries the Donna Born in Roma Intense DNA. Shares 3 notes with the original.

vanillabenzoinamber

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Loose inspiration, a different take

Only loosely related to Donna Born in Roma Intense by VALENTINO. Safe to own both.

Wear in
fall
winter
Wear for
date night
evening
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Vanilla Noir bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WarmBalsamicBitterCitrusCreamyFloralFreshGourmand

Longevity

9h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2024

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours
Amber
Amber
Musk
Musk
Cashmere Wood
Cashmere Wood
Benzoin
Benzoin

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Vanilla Noir is widely considered inspired by Valentino Roma Intense, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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