Fragrance comparison

Anthracite vs Vendetta Donna

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 651 ratings analysed

Anthracite

Jacomo

4.13127 votes

Rank #11,694 GreenWhite Floral

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50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Vendetta Donna

Valentino

4.06524 votes

Rank #4,030 FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vendetta Donna takes 4 of 7 categories.

Anthracite
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vendetta Donna
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Anthracite3/7

Vendetta Donna4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnthraciteJacomo

Vendetta DonnaValentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 35%Had 21%Want 44%

4.06/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerVendetta DonnaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

56%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

127 votes

35%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerAnthraciteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityVendetta Donna

SillageVendetta Donna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value53

Category winnerAnthraciteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

floral100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HiacynthBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

NarcissusOrris RootOrange BlossomTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyVioletRoseJasmine

Base

AmberVetiverCedarHeliotropeBenzoinMuskVanilla

Top20-40 mins

PlumPeachAldehydesHiacynthOrange BlossomWater LilyGreen NotesBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

HoneyTuberoseMarigoldCarnationNarcissusYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

BenzoinAmberSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanMuskPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesHiacynth, Bergamot, Narcissus and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Vendetta Donna, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall94

Winter78

Day100

Night58

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Category winnerAnthraciteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex29

Women54

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#4,030

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerVendetta DonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anthracite by Jacomo is a complex oriental floral fragrance launched in 1990. It balances green notes like hyacinth and basil against a dense base of vanilla, benzoin, and amber. This scent feels mysterious and dark, suited for cooler weather when you want a fragrance that feels like an enchanted forest.

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Vendetta Donna by Valentino is a lush, sunlit floral fruity scent that arrived in 1991 with big personality. It opens with rich dark plum, fuzzy peach, and a crisp splash of hyacinth before settling into a warm pool of golden honey, tuberose, and carnation. As the hours tick past, smooth amber, vanilla, and creamy san…

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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, Anthracite or Vendetta Donna?

Vendetta Donna takes 4 of 7 categories. Anthracite is rated 4.13/5 from 127 votes; Vendetta Donna is rated 4.06/5 from 524 votes. Choose Anthracite for a green and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vendetta Donna for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Anthracite or Vendetta Donna?

Vendetta Donna lasts longest (Vendetta Donna 75/100, Anthracite 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anthracite or Vendetta Donna?

Vendetta Donna projects furthest (Vendetta Donna 71/100, Anthracite 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anthracite and Vendetta Donna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Hiacynth, Bergamot, Narcissus and Orris Root.

Is Anthracite or Vendetta Donna better for summer or winter?

For summer, Anthracite is the stronger pick. For winter, Vendetta Donna is the stronger pick. Anthracite suits daytime wear; Vendetta Donna suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anthracite and Vendetta Donna?

Anthracite has top notes of Hiacynth, Basil, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Narcissus, Orris Root, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Heliotrope. Vendetta Donna has top notes of Plum, Peach, Aldehydes and Hiacynth, heart notes of Honey, Tuberose, Marigold and Carnation, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Sandalwood and Vanilla.