Fragrance comparison

Aroma Borealis vs Diavolo per Donna

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 160 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aroma Borealis

Scents of Man

4.2914 votes

Rank #41,072 White FloralCitrus

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Diavolo per Donna

Antonio Banderas

3.48146 votes

Rank #18,406 FruityPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aroma Borealis takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aroma Borealis
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Diavolo per Donna
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aroma Borealis3/5

Diavolo per Donna2/5

Ratings & consensus: Aroma Borealis
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aroma Borealis
Sillage & projection: Diavolo per Donna
Value for money: Aroma Borealis
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Diavolo per Donna

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aroma BorealisScents of Man

Diavolo per DonnaAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 47%Had 0%Want 53%

3.48/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 17%Had 68%Want 15%

Category winnerAroma BorealisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

11%Love

58%Like

1%Ok

30%Dislike

1%Hate

146 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityAroma Borealis

SillageDiavolo per Donna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value70

Category winnerAroma BorealisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

rose77%

fruity69%

animalic61%

fruity100%

powdery92%

green84%

woody77%

sweet69%

rose61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery, fruity and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineRose de MaiDamask RoseLilyVioletTea

Base

PlumLeatherSandalwoodMuskTuberoseAmberVanilla

Top

Green TeaGreen LeavesGrapefruit

Heart

NectarineRose HipViolet

Base

SandalwoodPlumMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Violet, Plum and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night71

Spring89

Summer83

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,072

PerfumerAndrea Byrne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,406

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerDiavolo per DonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aroma Borealis by Scents of Man plays with shifting textures. It begins with sharp, bright citrus and transitions into a lush floral bouquet, anchored by a deep base of leather and plum. This fragrance offers a complex, shifting experience on the skin, suited for those who appreciate a scent that changes character thr…

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Diavolo per Donna opens green and lightly citrusy, then settles into a soft fruity floral with powder, plum, musk and smooth sandalwood underneath. It reads sweeter and gentler than the name suggests. This suits someone who likes feminine, slightly vintage-feeling scents with a warm, clean finish. It is usually better…

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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, Aroma Borealis or Diavolo per Donna?

Aroma Borealis takes 3 of 5 categories. Aroma Borealis is rated 4.29/5 from 14 votes; Diavolo per Donna is rated 3.48/5 from 146 votes. Choose Aroma Borealis for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Diavolo per Donna for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aroma Borealis or Diavolo per Donna?

Aroma Borealis lasts longest (Aroma Borealis 64/100, Diavolo per Donna 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aroma Borealis or Diavolo per Donna?

Diavolo per Donna projects furthest (Diavolo per Donna 56/100, Aroma Borealis 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aroma Borealis and Diavolo per Donna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, fruity and rose accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Violet, Plum and Sandalwood.

Is Aroma Borealis or Diavolo per Donna better for summer or winter?

Aroma Borealis suits daytime wear; Diavolo per Donna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aroma Borealis and Diavolo per Donna?

Aroma Borealis has top notes of Rose, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose de Mai, Damask Rose and Lily, a base of Plum, Leather, Sandalwood and Musk. Diavolo per Donna has top notes of Green Tea, Green Leaves and Grapefruit, heart notes of Nectarine, Rose Hip and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Plum and Musk.