Brief
Colman Domingo fronts Valentino’s Born in Roma Ruby fragrance duo
Domingo, known for roles in film and TV, talks about the new Valentino scents and his personal connection to scent.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Actor Colman Domingo is the new face of Valentino’s limited‑edition Born in Roma Ruby fragrance duo, announced in early October 2026.
What happened
Valentino launched two scents under the Born in Roma Ruby name: Born in Roma Donna, an amber‑floral blend featuring strawberry, jasmine and vanilla; and Born in Roma Uomo, a woody‑gourmand fragrance with raspberry and lavender notes.
What the reports add
ELLE notes that Domingo, who has appeared in recent films such as Michael and TV series including HBO’s Euphoria and Netflix’s The Four Seasons, says he would wear either scent daily, preferring the Uomo version.
What was said
“Some scents can at times feel too heavy, powerful, or potent. This is an everyday scent. I notice that when I wear it, it makes people around me feel good. It makes you feel yummy,” Domingo told ELLE.
He also linked the fragrance to his personal style, recalling a red Valentino outfit he wore at the Oscars two years ago as a visual match for the scent.
How it came about
Domingo’s involvement follows a series of high‑profile campaigns for luxury brands, aligning his public persona with Valentino’s emphasis on scent as an extension of personal identity.
Key facts
- Colman Domingo is the face of Valentino’s Born in Roma Ruby fragrance duo. (elle.com)
- The duo includes Born in Roma Donna (ambery floral) and Born in Roma Uomo (woody gourmand). (elle.com)
- Domingo says he would wear the Uomo scent daily and describes the fragrance as ‘yummy’. (elle.com)
Sources
- [1] elle.com — originally reported as “Colman Domingo on His Valentino Born in Roma Fragrance Campaign”
