Italiano Donna

To Buy or Not to Buy?

Italiano Donna is a respectable budget option if you enjoy sweet white florals. It's not a perfect dupe of Pour Femme Intense – that marshmallow is a dead giveaway – but it captures the general feel. If you want the real deal, save up. But if you're after a cheap and cheerful everyday scent that won't break the bank, and you don't mind some synthetic edges, this is worth considering. But this is a good compromise for the cost-conscious.

Notes & Nuances

Italiano Donna is aiming for that creamy, sweet floral vibe of Dolce & Gabbana's Pour Femme Intense. The opening hits you with a decent, slightly tart green mandarin note, quickly followed by the neroli. It's a bit sharper than the original's opening, leaning slightly synthetic. The heart is where it tries to mimic the tuberose-orange blossom combo, and it gets close, maybe 90%. The dry down is where the clone diverges most. The marshmallow is amped up here, making it sweeter and less sophisticated than the D&G. The sandalwood is present but plays a definite supporting role. It's a sweet, linear experience.

Projection Power

Longevity is surprisingly good . I got a solid 6-7 hours on my skin. Projection is moderate for the first 2 hours, then settles closer to the skin. You'll get noticed initially, but it becomes more of a personal scent bubble. For the cost, can't complain.