Fragrance comparison

Aria vs Pavarotti Donna

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 154 ratings analysed

Aria

Paolo Gigli

3.679 votes

Rank #57,436 White FloralCitrus

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58%scent match

Closely related

Pavarotti Donna

Luciano Pavarotti

3.79145 votes

Rank #10,220 White FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Aria
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pavarotti Donna
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Aria2/4

Pavarotti Donna2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AriaPaolo Gigli

Pavarotti DonnaLuciano Pavarotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 23%Want 61%

3.79/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

30%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAria

SillageAria

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value58

Category winnerPavarotti DonnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both white floral, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineLily

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaPatchouliVirginia CedarWhite MuskAmber

Top

MarigoldNectarinePeachPineappleAfrican Orange FlowerYuzu

Heart

RoseGardeniaYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineVioletLily

Base

SandalwoodStyraxoak mossAmberPatchouliOrris RootVirginia CedarVanille

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Gardenia, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Aria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 23%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex42

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,220

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerPavarotti DonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Aria delivers a bright burst of sunny Italian citrus laced with juicy tropical fruit right out of the bottle. Crisp lemon and bergamot cut through an immediate splash of sweet pineapple. The opening is energetic and tart. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus settles into a lush floral bouquet led by creamy g…

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Pavarotti Donna is a structured chypre floral that balances bright fruitiness with a deep, resinous base. Opening with yuzu and peach, it settles into a dense bouquet of gardenia and jasmine. The dry-down relies on oakmoss and sandalwood for lasting character. It fits a formal office setting or crisp autumn evenings, …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aria or Pavarotti Donna?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aria is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; Pavarotti Donna is rated 3.79/5 from 145 votes. Choose Aria for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pavarotti Donna for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aria or Pavarotti Donna?

They last about the same: Aria 70/100, Pavarotti Donna 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aria or Pavarotti Donna?

Aria projects furthest (Aria 66/100, Pavarotti Donna 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aria and Pavarotti Donna smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Gardenia, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Aria or Pavarotti Donna better for summer or winter?

Aria suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aria and Pavarotti Donna?

Aria has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Gardenia, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and White Musk. Pavarotti Donna has top notes of Marigold, Nectarine, Peach and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Styrax, oak moss and Amber.