Fragrance comparison

Akaba vs Trussardi Donna (2011)

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6,634 ratings analysed

Akaba

Antonio Visconti

3.78172 votes

Rank #11,329 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Trussardi Donna (2011)

Trussardi

4.016,462 votes

Rank #27,673 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Trussardi Donna (2011) takes 4 of 7 categories.

Akaba
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Trussardi Donna (2011)
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Akaba3/7

Trussardi Donna (2011)4/7

Ratings & consensus: Trussardi Donna (2011)
Community sentiment: Trussardi Donna (2011)
Longevity: Akaba
Sillage & projection: Akaba
Value for money: Trussardi Donna (2011)
Versatility: Trussardi Donna (2011)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Akaba

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AkabaAntonio Visconti

Trussardi Donna (2011)Trussardi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 26%Had 19%Want 55%

4.01/ 5 · 6,462 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerTrussardi Donna (2011)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

37%Like

1%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

147 votes

31%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

6,462 votes

Category winnerTrussardi Donna (2011)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAkaba

SillageAkaba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value60

Category winnerTrussardi Donna (2011)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

tobacco84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

soft spicy61%

citrus100%

white floral90%

fruity80%

sweet70%

floral60%

vanilla50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PatchouliArtemisiaAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanVanilleLicorice

Top

Fruity NotesYuzuAmalfi Lemon

Heart

JasmineAfrican Orange FlowerLotus

Base

VanilleSandalwoodPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Amalfi Lemon, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTrussardi Donna (2011)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#27,673

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAkabaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Akaba leans dark, sweet, and resinous, with a sharp lemon opening that quickly sinks into tobacco, tonka, vanilla, licorice, and dry woods. Several wearers describe a honeyed effect even though the structure reads more tobacco-vanilla than gourmand. It suits people who enjoy rich, slightly bitter oriental woods with r…

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Trussardi Donna (2011) opens with a sharp burst of tart yuzu and Amalfi lemon, paired with bright sweet fruits that cut through warm humidity. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite softens as watery lotus and creamy white florals step forward. Jasmine tea and African orange flower form a luminous heart that f…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Akaba or Trussardi Donna (2011)?

Trussardi Donna (2011) takes 4 of 7 categories. Akaba is rated 3.78/5 from 172 votes; Trussardi Donna (2011) is rated 4.01/5 from 6,462 votes. Choose Akaba for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Trussardi Donna (2011) for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Akaba or Trussardi Donna (2011)?

Akaba lasts longest (Akaba 80/100, Trussardi Donna (2011) 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Akaba or Trussardi Donna (2011)?

Akaba projects furthest (Akaba 68/100, Trussardi Donna (2011) 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Akaba and Trussardi Donna (2011) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Amalfi Lemon, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.

Is Akaba or Trussardi Donna (2011) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Akaba is the stronger pick. For winter, Akaba is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akaba and Trussardi Donna (2011)?

Akaba has top notes of Patchouli, Artemisia and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar, a base of Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Vanille and Licorice. Trussardi Donna (2011) has top notes of Fruity Notes, Yuzu and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, African Orange Flower and Lotus, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.