Fragrance comparison

Ariane vs Vendetta Donna

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 622 ratings analysed

Ariane

Avon · 1977

3.8498 votes

Rank #11,042 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Vendetta Donna

Valentino

4.06524 votes

Rank #4,032 FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vendetta Donna takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ariane
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer.
Vendetta Donna
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ariane3/7

Vendetta Donna4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArianeAvon

Vendetta DonnaValentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 31%Had 43%Want 26%

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

31%Love

60%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

35%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerArianeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityVendetta Donna

SillageVendetta Donna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value53

Category winnerArianeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

floral100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesPalisander RosewoodPink PepperCorianderBergamotPeach

Heart

RoseCarnationOrchidYlang-YlangOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

VetiverSandalwoodBenzoinMuskCinnamon

Top20-40 mins

PlumPeachAldehydesHiacynthOrange BlossomWater LilyGreen NotesBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

HoneyTuberoseMarigoldCarnationNarcissusYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

BenzoinAmberSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanMuskPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Peach and Carnation. Durations are only published for Vendetta Donna, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall67

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Category winnerArianeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1977

Reviews22

Overall rank#4,032

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerVendetta DonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Ariane (1977) is a vintage floral aldehyde that balances a bright, soap-clean opening with a soft heart of rose and carnation. It eventually settles into a powdery orris and woody musk base. This fragrance is best suited for those who appreciate retro, polished scents that sit intimately on the skin, perfect for …

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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, Ariane or Vendetta Donna?

Vendetta Donna takes 4 of 7 categories. Ariane is rated 3.84/5 from 98 votes; Vendetta Donna is rated 4.06/5 from 524 votes. Choose Ariane for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer. 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, Ariane or Vendetta Donna?

Vendetta Donna lasts longest (Vendetta Donna 75/100, Ariane 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ariane or Vendetta Donna?

Vendetta Donna projects furthest (Vendetta Donna 71/100, Ariane 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ariane and Vendetta Donna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach and Carnation.

Is Ariane or Vendetta Donna better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ariane and Vendetta Donna?

Ariane has top notes of Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Orchid and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk. 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.