Fragrance comparison

Charles of the Ritz vs Donna

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 630 ratings analysed

5 wins

Charles of the Ritz

4.3967 votes

Rank #28,970 AmberFloral

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62%scent match

Closely related

Donna

Trussardi

4.13563 votes

Rank #24,736 AmberAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charles of the Ritz takes 5 of 7 categories.

Charles of the Ritz
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Donna
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Charles of the Ritz5/7

Donna1/7

Ratings & consensus: Charles of the Ritz
Community sentiment: Charles of the Ritz
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Charles of the Ritz
Value for money: Charles of the Ritz
Versatility: Charles of the Ritz
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Donna

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Charles of the RitzCharles of the Ritz

DonnaTrussardi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 22%Had 35%Want 43%

4.13/ 5 · 563 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerCharles of the RitzRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

43%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

563 votes

Category winnerCharles of the RitzMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCharles of the Ritz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value53

Category winnerCharles of the RitzBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both amber, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotOrange BlossomPineappleLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseTuberoseCarnationOrris RootJasmineLilac

Base8-12 hrs

AmberVanillaMuskBenzoinCinnamonLabdanumVetiverCedar

Top

AldehydesCorianderSageHiacynthBergamotBasilMandarin OrangeGinger

Heart

RoseCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LabdanumBenzoinStyraxAmberPatchouliMuskVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Durations are only published for Charles of the Ritz, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer56

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCharles of the RitzMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Date 34%Party 29%Casual 20%Work 17%

Men2

Unisex14

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,736

PerfumerJean Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charles of the Ritz hits the air with a bold spark of fizzy aldehydes, tart lemon, and sweet orange blossom before melting into a golden pool of amber. The carnation adds an unmistakable peppery bite. It smells opulent, warm, and deeply nostalgic without leaning stale. You will smell spicy ylang-ylang, powdery orris r…

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Donna Trussardi opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, bitter coriander, and green basil before settling into a warm, dark floral heart of carnation, rose, and tuberose. Heavy labdanum, styrax, and amber anchor the base, giving it a dry, resinous finish. Built for crisp autumn evenings and formal winter wear, it deliv…

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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, Charles of the Ritz or Donna?

Charles of the Ritz takes 5 of 7 categories. Charles of the Ritz is rated 4.39/5 from 67 votes; Donna is rated 4.13/5 from 563 votes. Choose Charles of the Ritz for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Donna for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Charles of the Ritz or Donna?

They last about the same: Charles of the Ritz 79/100, Donna 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Charles of the Ritz or Donna?

Projection is very close: Charles of the Ritz 75/100, Donna 73/100 for sillage.

Do Charles of the Ritz and Donna smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

Is Charles of the Ritz or Donna better for summer or winter?

For summer, Charles of the Ritz is the stronger pick. For winter, Charles of the Ritz is the stronger pick. Charles of the Ritz suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charles of the Ritz and Donna?

Charles of the Ritz has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Pineapple, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Tuberose and Carnation, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Musk and Benzoin. Donna has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Sage and Hiacynth, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Labdanum, Benzoin, Styrax and Amber.