Valentino Beauty wants to make this holiday season a bit more… luxe. The fashion house is known for its well-crafted clothes, amazing fragrances, and top-tier makeup, which is why shopping with this high-end brand is the best way to give your loved ones thoughtful gifts that’ll last.
What better way to leave a lasting impression than with a fragrance? Valentino fragrances are crafted with intent, often taking inspiration from nature such as sunsets, lush gardens, or the historic and modern streets of Rome, its home city.
If you’re not sure which fragrance is the right choice for the loved ones in your life, check out some of our recommendations below. With scents ranging from sweet to woody and floral, you’re bound to find the right scent for your favorite person.
We’ve even tacked on a couple of Valentino’s best new makeup items, in case you’re interested in a little something extra.
Donna Born in Roma (EDP)
Price: $165
Inspired by Roman street style, Valentino’s Donna Born in Roma Eau De Parfum is for the woman in your life with a charming yet commanding presence. With notes of jasmine flowers, sparkling blackcurrant, and warm vanilla, this scent will definitely win her over.
Uomo Born in Roma (EDT )
Price: $125
A bit smoky, the Uomo Born in Roma Eau De Toilette is a great gift for the thrill seeker in your life. This limited luxury fragrance takes inspiration from Rome’s historic past and modern present. Created with sage, violet leaf, and smoked vetiver, this scent is a perfect gift for someone who enjoys a little adventure.
Donna Born in Roma Intense EDP
Price: $175
Donna Born in Roma Intense takes the best of Donna Born in Roma and amplifies it. With notes of amber, vanilla, jasmine, and benzoin resin, this opulent Eau de Parfum can be worn all year round, easily becoming a signature scent for anyone who wears it.
Uomo Born in Roma Intense (EDP)
Price: $140
Rome’s sunsets inspired this Valentino fragrance. Uomo Born in Roma Eau de Parfum combines an ambery vanilla bourbon with nutmeg, and finishes off with smoked vetiver. This fragrance is the perfect gift for someone who’s confident in their skin.
Donna Born in Roma Green Stravaganza (EDP)
Price: $165
Sometimes, you want a scent that’s more delicate than bold. Valentino’s Donna Born in Roma Green Stravaganza is just that. Lapsang Souchong tea leaves are the first notes to hit your nose, while jasmine comes in shortly after, and at the base, sweet vanilla. This floral and woody fragrance is the perfect gift for anyone who wants to strike the perfect balance between being noticeable without taking center stage.
Uomo Born in Roma Green Stravaganza (EDT)
Price: $125
Inspired by the cool, lush gardens of Rome, the Uomo Born in Roma Green Stravaganza cologne is a compliment to Donna Born in Roma Green Stravaganza. Made with calabria bergamot heart coffee and accord vetiver, this cologne explodes with luxe scents and is perfect for the man with places to go.
Spike Valentino Buttery Matte Lip Color
Price: $48
A creamy matte lip product is a must-have in anyone’s makeup kit. The Spike Valentino Buttery Matte Lip is the perfect addition. From shades “It’s Valentino Baby” to “Couture in the Streets”, discover the 13 high pigmented shades with 10 hours of comfortable wear. It’s perfect for the makeup lover in your life who’s always on the go.
EYE2CHEEK Blush and Eyeshadow
Price: $52
Valentino Beauty understands the importance of a good eyeshadow and blush. What if you could have one product that doubles as both? The Eye2Cheek Blush and Eyeshadow compact does just that. With cream-to-powder formula and high pigment to create a monochromatic look from your eyes to cheeks, this compact comes in many different shade options for various skin tones. Whichever you choose is sure to please your makeup lover friend.
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