Fragrance comparison

Chypré X vs Vendetta Donna

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 528 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chypré X

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #50,899 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Vendetta Donna

Valentino

4.06524 votes

Rank #3,682 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypré X takes 3 of 5 categories.

Chypré X
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration.
Vendetta Donna
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Chypré X3/5

Vendetta Donna2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chypré XThe Dua Brand

Vendetta DonnaValentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 65%Had 13%Want 22%

4.06/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

35%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityChypré X

SillageVendetta Donna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value53

Category winnerChypré XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Orange BlossomRose de MaiYlang YlangSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropePatchouliAldehydesCedarwoodBergamotGeraniumTuberose

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-40 mins

PlumPeachAldehydesHiacynthOrange BlossomWater LilyGreen NotesBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

HoneyTuberoseMarigoldCarnationNarcissusYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

BenzoinAmberSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanMuskPatchouliCedar

Category winnerChypré XLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day33

Night100

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day77

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 43%Party 25%Casual 18%Work 14%

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Date 36%Party 28%Casual 21%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,899

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,682

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerVendetta DonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chypré X opens with a sharp flash of fizzy aldehydes and bitter Calabrian bergamot that cuts straight through the air. Give the initial alcohol burst two minutes to settle on your wrist. Once the top clears, a velvety blend of ripe peach, Grasse jasmine, and orange blossom perfume nuances spreads over warm skin. The b…

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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, Chypré X or Vendetta Donna?

Chypré X takes 3 of 5 categories. Chypré X is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Vendetta Donna is rated 4.06/5 from 524 votes. Choose Chypré X for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Choose Vendetta Donna for a floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypré X or Vendetta Donna?

Chypré X lasts longest (Chypré X 80/100, Vendetta Donna 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypré X or Vendetta Donna?

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

Do Chypré X and Vendetta Donna smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.

Is Chypré X or Vendetta Donna better for summer or winter?

Chypré X suits evening wear; Vendetta Donna suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypré X and Vendetta Donna?

Chypré X features Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. 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.