# Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia dupe: Heart Of Rome Purple Melancholia

The cheapest Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia dupe we list is under $50: Dua Fragrances Heart Of Rome Purple Melancholia Extrait de Parfum, $33 for 34 ml at Dua Fragrances' list price ($0.97 per ml, 60% less per ml than the original's $2.42 per ml at Perfumania for 50 ml). 1 fragrance is described by its brand as inspired by Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia. Prices checked Nov 10, 2026.

The original: Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia Eau de Parfum, $120.95 for 50 ml ($2.42/ml), at Perfumania, checked Nov 11, 2026. Page: https://eauindex.com/fragrance/valentino/donna-born-in-roma-purple-melancholia-eau-de-parfum.md

## Dupes (each brand's own claim, quoted with its source)

1. Dua Fragrances Heart Of Rome Purple Melancholia Extrait de Parfum: $33 for 34 ml ($0.97/ml), list price at Dua Fragrances, checked Nov 10, 2026; 60% less per ml than the original.
   Dua Fragrances says: "Inspired by Donna Born In Roma Purple Melancholia by Valentino" (source: https://theduabrand.com/products/heart-of-rome-purple-melancholia)
   Page: https://eauindex.com/fragrance/dua-fragrances/heart-of-rome-purple-melancholia-extrait-de-parfum.md

Prices checked Nov 10, 2026.

## How we judged this dupe (reviewed Nov 11, 2026)

The match is Dua Fragrances' own claim, quoted with a link to its source; claims last checked on the house's site Oct 4, 2026. Notes not compared: Valentino lists no notes for Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia. Price per ml is the lowest price we could check divided by the bottle size: a live store price when there is one, else the house's list price.

Dupes listed here are the dupe brands' own statements about what inspired them, quoted with a link to the source. EauIndex does not claim any two fragrances smell the same. Neither EauIndex nor these brands are affiliated with the original fragrance house. Brand names are used only to identify products.

## Questions

### What is the best Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia dupe under $50?

EauIndex does not rate how dupes smell, so this is by price: the cheapest Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia dupe under $50 is Dua Fragrances Heart Of Rome Purple Melancholia Extrait de Parfum, $33 for 34 ml at Dua Fragrances' list price ($0.97 per ml). 1 of the 1 dupes we list has a bottle under $50. Each is its brand's own claim, quoted and linked on this page. Prices checked Nov 10, 2026.

### How much cheaper is a Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia dupe?

Up to 60% less per ml: Dua Fragrances Heart Of Rome Purple Melancholia Extrait de Parfum costs $0.97 per ml at Dua Fragrances' list price, versus $2.42 per ml for the original at Perfumania. For 50 ml, that is $72 less. Prices checked Nov 10, 2026.

### What is the most affordable Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia dupe?

By bottle price, Dua Fragrances Heart Of Rome Purple Melancholia Extrait de Parfum: $33 for 34 ml at Dua Fragrances' list price ($0.97 per ml). It is also the lowest price per ml we list. Each is its brand's own claim, quoted and linked on this page. Prices checked Nov 10, 2026.

### Is Dua Fragrances Heart Of Rome Purple Melancholia a dupe of Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia?

Dua Fragrances describes Heart Of Rome Purple Melancholia as inspired by Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia, in its own words: "Inspired by Donna Born In Roma Purple Melancholia by Valentino". Heart Of Rome Purple Melancholia is $33 for 34 ml at Dua Fragrances' list price ($0.97/ml, 60% less per ml than the original's $2.42/ml at Perfumania). Prices checked Nov 10, 2026. EauIndex lists brand-declared dupes only and does not claim they smell the same.

### What are the dupes for Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia Eau de Parfum?

Dua Fragrances describes Heart Of Rome Purple Melancholia as inspired by Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia ($0.97 per ml). These are the dupe brands' own statements; EauIndex and those brands are not affiliated with Valentino.

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