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Seeing GreenWith Valentino’s Born In Roma Green
Stravaganza, the year’s most talked about colour
can be part of your fragrance collection.
By Ebonie Walker
I t’s safe to say green is having a moment. Charli XCX’s Brat and Brat
and It’s Completely Different but Also Still Brat introduced us to an electric,
slightly abrasive shade of lime green that took over timelines, billboards,
and online marketplaces. The film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical
Wicked, featuring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, doubled down on
the frenzy, bringing a stunning amount of green-themed merch into the
culture. Now, add Valentino’s Born in Roma Donna Green Stravaganza
Eau de Parfum to the ever-growing list of viridescent things worth coveting
this year.
Created to embody the passion of a party that’s continued into the long
hours of night, Born in Roma Donna Green Stravaganza’s floral, ambery,
woody redolence boldly opens up a world of exciting possibilities.
“Born in Roma Donna Green Stravaganza embodies the thrill of living
life on your own terms,” says the brand. “It captures the electric spirit of
a Roman adventure, where every moment is an opportunity for self-
expression and unrestrained joy.”
The perfume draws you in with the complex and intriguing smoky scent
of Lapsang souchong, a type of black tea native to mountainous regions
of China. As it settles, the scent transitions into a luxurious heart note of
jasmine absolute, which brings a soft, fresh, feminine layer to the fragrance.
Finally, Born in Roma Donna Green Stravaganza finishes with a cool
base note of vanilla extract—perfectly harmonizing the smokiness and
sweetness of its preceding layers.
“I like everything about the new Born in Roma Donna Green
Stravaganza. From the scent, to the colour—it’s so unique,” says model
and Valentino Beauty ambassador Adut Akech, who is the face of the
campaign alongside Anwar Hadid. Akech adds, “I don’t know too many
fragrances that are green in colour.”
Green Stravaganza is just one of many in the Born in Roma collection,
which features additional colours like pink, coral, and yellow.
The collection is a melding of modernity and tradition, where past and
present coexist to create a beautiful harmony—just like Rome, Valentino’s
city of origin. Born in Roma fragrances tell a story of self-expression: a
celebration of people living life freely, while embracing their heritage.
Each Born in Roma fragrance is housed in the iconic Rockstud bottle, a
reoccurring motif of small pyramidal studs that appear across many of the
brand’s designs. Inspired by Roman architecture, the Rockstud symbolizes
the maison’s bold, enduring innovation and dedication to timeless yet
transformative beauty.
With Born in Roma Donna Green Stravaganza, the edgy, rock-studded
bottle is made even more modern thanks to the vibrant green contrasted
by hints of black found on the bottle’s cap and nozzle.
“I felt beautiful, confident, bold, and seen,” says Akech of the day she
shot the Born in Roma campaign—words that beautifully capture the
essence of the fragrance itself.
Just like the now-famous colour, the Born in Roma Donna Green
Stravaganza brings an irresistible vibrance to anyone who is bold enough
to dive in.
Born in Roma Donna Green Stravaganza Eau de Parfum, 50ml, $155*
,
Shoppers Drug Mart.