Valentino Beauty Introduces Vendetta, A New Fragrance Duo That Celebrates Unstoppable Passion
For Valentino Beauty, fragrance has always been more than a finishing touch—it is an extension of identity, emotion and self-expression. This year, the Maison opens a striking new chapter with Vendetta, its first prestige fragrance franchise launch in six years, introducing a duo of scents that redefine modern romance through instinct, passion and unapologetic authenticity.
Rather than portraying love as polished or performative, Vendetta embraces emotional intensity. Inspired by the idea of an "us against the world" connection, the new collection encourages wearers to follow feeling over convention, bringing Valentino's heritage into a contemporary narrative where vulnerability becomes strength and passion becomes a conscious choice.
Vendetta Donna: A Floral Gourmand With Sensual Depth
Crafted by master perfumer Dominique Ropion alongside perfumer Andrew Everett, Vendetta Donna centres around one of perfumery's most captivating flowers—tuberose.
At the heart of the fragrance is the exclusive Tuberose Osmobloom™, extracted using innovative Air-Capture technology that preserves the flower's blooming freshness while amplifying its creamy, narcotic sensuality. The composition opens with an unexpected red orange nectar accord inspired by Italy's Tarocco Rosso orange, adding juicy sweetness balanced by a delicate salty contrast before settling into smooth sandalwood for an enveloping finish.
The result is radiant, floral and irresistibly warm—a fragrance that feels both luminous and deeply intimate.
Vendetta Uomo: Freshness Meets Modern Masculinity
For Vendetta Uomo, master perfumer Marie Salamagne explores masculine sensuality through texture and contrast.
The fragrance begins with vibrant Peruvian ginger CO₂ extract alongside fresh Italian citrus before unfolding into an addictive cinnamon liquor accord layered with warm spices. Anchoring the scent is refined patchouli combined with modern woody accords, creating a fragrance that is confident, sophisticated and quietly magnetic rather than overpowering.
Designed to linger close to the skin, Vendetta Uomo captures strength through restraint, offering a contemporary interpretation of masculine elegance.
A Bottle That Reflects Valentino Couture
Beyond the fragrances themselves, Vendetta continues Valentino's unmistakable design language.
The sculptural bottles feature the Maison's bold graphic "V" motif while pleated caps reference the craftsmanship found within Valentino couture collections. Designed as complementary pieces, the Donna and Uomo bottles symbolise two distinct identities connected by a shared emotional narrative.
Finished in Valentino's signature deep red, Vendetta Donna visually reflects the intensity and passion that define the collection, while the pair together embody a modern expression of connection.
Dakota Johnson And Alexander Skarsgård Front The Campaign
Bringing Vendetta's story to life are newly announced Valentino Beauty ambassadors Dakota Johnson and Alexander Skarsgård.
Captured by renowned photography duo Inez & Vinoodh, the campaign portrays an intimate yet cinematic romance between two people drawn together by instinct rather than expectation. Their chemistry mirrors the fragrance's central message—that genuine connection is fearless, emotional and beautifully unconventional.
A New Era For Valentino Beauty
With Vendetta, Valentino Beauty isn't simply launching two new fragrances—it is establishing an entirely new fragrance franchise that celebrates authenticity over perfection and emotion over performance.
As the Maison's first prestige fragrance launch in six years, Vendetta represents a confident evolution of Valentino Beauty's olfactive universe. Through innovative perfumery, couture-inspired design and an emotionally driven narrative, Vendetta Donna and Vendetta Uomo invite fragrance lovers to rediscover passion in its most instinctive form.
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