Fragrance comparison

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel vs Vendetta Donna

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 579 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel

Clinique

4.4255 votes

Rank #36,094 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Vendetta Donna

Valentino

4.06524 votes

Rank #3,846 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vendetta Donna
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel4/7

Vendetta Donna3/7

Ratings & consensus: Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Community sentiment: Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Longevity: Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Sillage & projection: Vendetta Donna
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Note pyramid (duration): Vendetta Donna
Fragranxe ranking: Vendetta Donna

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelClinique

Vendetta DonnaValentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%

4.06/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

35%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel

SillageVendetta Donna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value53

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

white floral77%

floral69%

herbal61%

floral100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, aromatic and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

ChamomileAldehydesCorianderBergamotGreen NotesBrazilian RosewoodOrange Blossom

Heart3 to 4 hours

Ylang-YlangRoseOrris RootCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineTuberose

Base6 to 8 hours

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCoconutMusk

Top20-40 mins

PlumPeachAldehydesHiacynthOrange BlossomWater LilyGreen NotesBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

HoneyTuberoseMarigoldCarnationNarcissusYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

BenzoinAmberSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanMuskPatchouliCedar

Category winnerVendetta DonnaLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer40

Fall70

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Category winnerAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,094

PerfumerTrudi Loren

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,846

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerVendetta DonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel by Clinique brings a softer texture to the classic chypre style. It opens with herbal chamomile, dry coriander, and crisp aldehydes that smell like clean air with a dusting of bergamot peel. As it settles, a lush bouquet of rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, and earthy orris root…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel or Vendetta Donna?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel takes 4 of 7 categories. Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel is rated 4.42/5 from 55 votes; Vendetta Donna is rated 4.06/5 from 524 votes. Choose Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vendetta Donna for a floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel or Vendetta Donna?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 80/100, Vendetta Donna 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel or Vendetta Donna?

Vendetta Donna projects furthest (Vendetta Donna 71/100, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel and Vendetta Donna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Green Notes and Orange Blossom.

Is Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel or Vendetta Donna better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel is the stronger pick. For winter, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel is the stronger pick. Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel suits evening wear; Vendetta Donna suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel and Vendetta Donna?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel has top notes of Chamomile, Aldehydes, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Orris Root and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.