Fragrance comparison

Autograph Blush vs Versus Donna

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 417 ratings analysed

Autograph Blush

Marks & Spencer

3.9067 votes

Rank #20,145 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Versus Donna

Versace

4.19350 votes

Rank #2,622 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Versus Donna takes 4 of 7 categories.

Autograph Blush
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Versus Donna
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Autograph Blush3/7

Versus Donna4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Autograph BlushMarks & Spencer

Versus DonnaVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 42%Had 41%Want 17%

4.19/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 37%Had 63%Want 0%

Category winnerVersus DonnaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

12%Love

76%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

51%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

350 votes

Category winnerAutograph BlushMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityVersus Donna

SillageVersus Donna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value55

Category winnerAutograph BlushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

floral69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

powdery91%

sweet83%

woody74%

violet65%

amber56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotVioletCassis

Heart1 to 2 hours

RoseRaspberry

Base1 to 3 hours

MuskAmberVanilla

Top

RaspberryPlumVioletBlack CurrantPeachAldehydesBergamotGreen Notes

Heart

SandalwoodRoseTuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

IrisBenzoinAmberVanillaMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet, Rose and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Autograph Blush, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall35

Winter8

Day100

Night18

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAutograph BlushMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men3

Unisex6

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#2,622

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerVersus DonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Autograph Blush by Marks & Spencer is a soft floral fruity fragrance designed for casual daily wear. The scent opens with bright bergamot and a sharp flash of tart cassis, quickly balanced by powdery violet. At its centre, fresh rose combines with ripe raspberry to create a light, sweet heart that feels crisp rather t…

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Versace's Versus Donna is a dark red bottle of 90s vintage drama. It opens with sharp raspberry and plum syrup before settling into a powdery sandalwood and amber base. This scent works best on cold winter nights when you want a heavy, fruity floral that clings to wool coats and stays noticeable in a crowd.

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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, Autograph Blush or Versus Donna?

Versus Donna takes 4 of 7 categories. Autograph Blush is rated 3.90/5 from 67 votes; Versus Donna is rated 4.19/5 from 350 votes. Choose Autograph Blush for a rose and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Versus Donna for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Autograph Blush or Versus Donna?

Versus Donna lasts longest (Versus Donna 76/100, Autograph Blush 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Autograph Blush or Versus Donna?

Versus Donna projects furthest (Versus Donna 73/100, Autograph Blush 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Autograph Blush and Versus Donna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Rose and Raspberry.

Is Autograph Blush or Versus Donna better for summer or winter?

For summer, Autograph Blush is the stronger pick. For winter, Versus Donna is the stronger pick. Autograph Blush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Autograph Blush and Versus Donna?

Autograph Blush has top notes of Bergamot, Violet and Cassis, heart notes of Rose and Raspberry, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanilla. Versus Donna has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Violet and Black Currant, heart notes of Sandalwood, Rose, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Iris, Benzoin, Amber and Vanilla.