Valentino Vendetta is a 2026 fragrance duo — Vendetta Donna for women and Vendetta Uomo for men — and it’s the first time Valentino has used the Vendetta name since the original 1991 releases. Nothing about the 2026 versions is a reissue. Both fragrances were built from scratch with new compositions, and L’Oréal is marketing them as the launch of a fresh prestige line for the house, not a nostalgia play. Vendetta Donna comes out sweet and floral. Vendetta Uomo comes out woody and spicy.
Donna is sold as an Eau de Parfum, Uomo as an Eau de Toilette, and both come in three sizes as part of the wider Valentino perfume collection. Below is what’s actually in each bottle, how they compare to the fragrance Valentino sold under the same name over three decades ago, and what each size costs.
Valentino Vendetta Release Date
Valentino Beauty officially unveiled Vendetta on July 13, 2026, in Paris — its first new Prestige fragrance franchise in six years. The line arrived in the U.S. in late August 2026.
Vendetta launches as a duo:
- Vendetta Donna — created by master perfumer Dominique Ropion with perfumer Andrew Everett. A floral gourmand woody fragrance built around tuberose, a red orange nectar accord, and sandalwood.
- Vendetta Uomo — created by perfumer Marie Salamagne. A woody spicy gourmand opening with ginger, moving into a cinnamon-liquor heart, and settling into patchouli.
Both are available in 10 ML, 30 ML, 50 ML, and 90 ML Eau de Parfum. The name revives Valentino’s original Vendetta, first introduced by founder Valentino Garavani in 1991, making the 2026 duo a modern homage rather than a brand-new name. The campaign is fronted by ambassadors Dakota Johnson and Alexander Skarsgård.
Valentino Vendetta Price and Sizes
Both versions come in the same three sizes, and the women’s EDP costs more than the men’s EDT at every size.
| Size | Vendetta Donna (EDP) | Vendetta Uomo (EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 ML | $115 | $105 |
| 50 ML | $150 | $140 |
| 90 ML | $185 | $170 |
The 90 ML bottle gives you the best price per milliliter on both sides. If you’re not sure the scent is for you yet, the 30 ML is the cheapest way to test it before buying bigger.
Valentino Vendetta Donna 2026
Vendetta Donna is sold as an Eau de Parfum in three sizes:
- Vendetta For Women EDP: 30 ML ($115), 50 ML ($150), 90 ML ($185)
Because it’s an EDP, it’s built to project more and last longer on skin than a lighter EDT. Between the tuberose heart and sandalwood base, it reads better for evenings and colder weather than as a light daytime spray — though that’s ultimately down to how you like to wear it.
Valentino Vendetta Uomo (Men’s)
Vendetta Uomo is sold as an Eau de Toilette:
- Vendetta For Men EDT: 30 ML ($105), 50 ML ($140), 90 ML ($170)
An EDT sits lighter and fades faster than an EDP at the same size, so Vendetta Uomo won’t project or last as long as Vendetta Donna does. The ginger-cinnamon-patchouli combination still gives it a warm, spiced character that fits colder months well.
Valentino Vendetta on Fragrantica
Fragrantica lists Vendetta Donna and Vendetta Uomo as separate 2026 entries, each with notes, perfumer credit, and user reviews — a good place to check real wearer feedback before buying.
Vendetta Donna (blood orange, tuberose, sandalwood) gets mostly positive reviews; several compare it to Prada Paradoxe, and reviewers note the tuberose grows stronger in the drydown.
Vendetta Uomo (ginger, cinnamon, patchouli) gets mixed reviews — some say it wears sweeter and more “Christmas-like” than the notes suggest, and others compare it to Valentino’s Stronger With You.
Worth checking before buying, since reviews capture how each scent actually wears on skin better than the note list alone.
Valentino Vendetta Notes
Donna and Uomo don’t share notes, because they’re two separate fragrances rather than one scent split by gender.
Vendetta Donna, composed by Dominique Ropion, opens on blood orange, moves into a tuberose heart, and finishes on sandalwood. The blood orange keeps the tuberose from turning cloying, so the opening reads more zesty than sweet before the floral heart takes over.
Vendetta Uomo, composed by Marie Salamagne, opens on ginger, moves through cinnamon and a boozy liquor accord, and settles into patchouli. The ginger fades fast, so most of what you’ll notice on skin is the warm, spiced cinnamon-patchouli combination.
Neither one resembles the 1991 formulas. The original Vendetta pour Homme leaned on bergamot, basil, and oakmoss with a leather base — nothing like the ginger-patchouli structure in the new Uomo. The original Vendetta Donna was built around aldehydes, honey, and a wide spread of white and yellow florals, a very different starting point from blood orange and tuberose. Anyone chasing the vintage scent by name alone is going to be surprised.
How the 2026 Vendetta Compares to the 1991 Original
If you remember Valentino Vendetta from the ’90s and you’re wondering whether this is the same fragrance under a new bottle, it isn’t. The 1991 Vendetta pour Homme ran on bergamot, basil, and green notes with a leather-and-oakmoss base — sharper and more herbal than the warm, spiced 2026 Uomo. The 1991 Vendetta Donna mixed aldehydes, honey, and a broad range of florals, a heavier and more complex build than the blood-orange-and-tuberose approach in the new Donna.
Valentino has said directly that this is a new olfactory identity under an old name, not a restoration of the discontinued formulas. If the original 1990s Vendetta is specifically what you’re after, it’s not part of Valentino’s current lineup, and you’d need to look for it through resellers who carry discontinued fragrances.
Valentino Vendetta Campaign and Reviews
Valentino tapped Alexander Skarsgård and Dakota Johnson to front the Vendetta launch, shot by Inez & Vinoodh — the kind of campaign Valentino reserves for a flagship release, not a routine lineup addition. Pairing a major actress and actor across both the Donna and Uomo sides shows this was built as one joint launch rather than two separate releases.
Reviews split by version, with Donna getting the warmer reception overall.
| Fragrance | Reviewer Sentiment | What Wearers Say |
|---|---|---|
| Vendetta Donna | Mostly positive | Tuberose grows stronger as it settles on skin; several compare the overall feel to Prada Paradoxe; blood orange opening fades fast, leaving tuberose and sandalwood to carry most of the wear |
| Vendetta Uomo | Mixed | Leans sweeter than the ginger and patchouli on the note list suggest, closer to a warm, dessert-like scent than a sharp spicy one; ginger barely registers before cinnamon and patchouli take over |
How Long Does Vendetta Last?
Wear time depends on skin type, climate, and how much you apply, but Vendetta Uomo’s cinnamon-patchouli base seems to hold through the evening rather than fading early, based on wearer feedback. Donna has the edge on paper too — it’s an Eau de Parfum, while Uomo is an Eau de Toilette, and the higher concentration usually means longer wear and stronger projection.
Dry skin tends to hold fragrance for less time than oily skin, and applying to pulse points — wrists, neck, behind the ears — generally lasts longer than spraying onto clothing.
Buying Vendetta at Sephora or Macy’s
Sephora and Macy’s both carry Valentino fragrances, though stock on a fresh 2026 release like Vendetta varies by store, region, and season. A size showing online isn’t always on the shelf at your nearest location, so check each retailer’s site or app before making a trip just to buy it in person.
Both run periodic fragrance sales — Sephora’s Beauty Insider points and Macy’s seasonal promotions — that can bring the price down from full retail. If you’re not in a rush, comparing the listed price against an upcoming sale is worth it.
Vendetta Uomo vs. Stronger With You
If you already wear Stronger With You, Vendetta Uomo will feel familiar — reviewers keep making the comparison because both lean warm and sweet-spicy rather than sharp or fresh. It’s not a reformulation, just a similar direction from the same house with different notes underneath.
The main difference reviewers point to is intensity: Stronger With You reads more amber and vanilla-forward, while Vendetta Uomo’s cinnamon-and-patchouli base gives it a spicier, more autumn-leaning edge. If you own Stronger With You, testing Vendetta Uomo side by side is the best way to know if the difference is worth a second bottle.
FAQs
When did Valentino Vendetta come out?
Valentino Vendetta was officially unveiled on July 13, 2026, in Paris. The duo — Vendetta Donna and Vendetta Uomo — arrived in the U.S. in late August 2026.
Is the 2026 Valentino Vendetta the same as the original?
No. Valentino built entirely new compositions for the 2026 duo. They share the Vendetta name with the 1991 originals and nothing else.
What does Valentino Vendetta Donna smell like?
It opens with blood orange, moves into a tuberose heart, and finishes on sandalwood — a sweet-floral fragrance with a fruity, zesty start.
What does Valentino Vendetta Uomo smell like?
It opens with ginger, moves through cinnamon and a liquor accord, and settles into patchouli — warm, spicy, and woody overall.
Is Vendetta Donna an EDP or an EDT?
Vendetta Donna is an Eau de Parfum. Vendetta Uomo is an Eau de Toilette.
What sizes does Valentino Vendetta come in?
Both versions come in 30 ML, 50 ML, and 90 ML.
Who created the Valentino Vendetta fragrances?
Dominique Ropion composed Vendetta Donna, and Marie Salamagne composed Vendetta Uomo.
Is there a Valentino Vendetta dupe?
Not yet, and that’s normal this early — dupe brands typically need time to study a fragrance before releasing a close match to a 2026 launch.
Does Valentino Vendetta come as a gift set?
Not currently. A single bottle in the recipient’s preferred size is the safest gifting option for now; check back closer to the holidays, when brands often introduce bundles.
Bottom Line
Valentino Vendetta is a genuinely new 2026 release wearing an old name — Donna brings blood orange and tuberose, Uomo brings ginger, cinnamon, and patchouli, and neither one shares notes with the 1991 originals. Both come in the same three sizes, with Donna’s EDP priced above Uomo’s EDT at every point. If you’re shopping by memory of the ’90s version, expect a completely different scent this time around.