Fragrance comparison

Denise Richards vs Pavarotti Donna

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 172 ratings analysed

4 wins

Denise Richards

4.1527 votes

Rank #17,812 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Pavarotti Donna

Luciano Pavarotti

3.79145 votes

Rank #10,422 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Denise Richards takes 4 of 7 categories.

Denise Richards
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pavarotti Donna
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Denise Richards4/7

Pavarotti Donna3/7

Ratings & consensus: Denise Richards
Community sentiment: Denise Richards
Longevity: Pavarotti Donna
Sillage & projection: Pavarotti Donna
Value for money: Denise Richards
Versatility: Denise Richards
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pavarotti Donna

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Denise RichardsDenise Richards

Pavarotti DonnaLuciano Pavarotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 16%Had 10%Want 74%

3.79/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerDenise RichardsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

30%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerDenise RichardsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPavarotti Donna

SillagePavarotti Donna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value58

Category winnerDenise RichardsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral88%

lactonic77%

sweet65%

powdery53%

vanilla42%

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FrangipaniCoconutYlang-Ylang

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaTiare FlowerJasmineLily

Base5-8 hrs

VioletVanillaMusk

Top

MarigoldNectarinePeachPineappleAfrican Orange FlowerYuzu

Heart

RoseGardeniaYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineVioletLily

Base

SandalwoodStyraxoak mossAmberPatchouliOrris RootVirginia CedarVanille

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Lily. Durations are only published for Denise Richards, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer100

Fall23

Winter15

Day100

Night39

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDenise RichardsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 43%Date 28%Work 18%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex42

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,812

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#10,422

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerPavarotti DonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denise Richards delivers an immediate rush of tropical white flowers drenched in chilled coconut water. Frangipani and yellow ylang-ylang create a bright, nectar-sweet opening that settles within minutes. Then, a massive gardenia bouquet takes over. It smells clean, velvety, and distinctly reminiscent of lush island g…

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Pavarotti Donna is a structured chypre floral that balances bright fruitiness with a deep, resinous base. Opening with yuzu and peach, it settles into a dense bouquet of gardenia and jasmine. The dry-down relies on oakmoss and sandalwood for lasting character. It fits a formal office setting or crisp autumn evenings, …

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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, Denise Richards or Pavarotti Donna?

Denise Richards takes 4 of 7 categories. Denise Richards is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes; Pavarotti Donna is rated 3.79/5 from 145 votes. Choose Denise Richards for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pavarotti Donna for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Denise Richards or Pavarotti Donna?

Pavarotti Donna lasts longest (Pavarotti Donna 68/100, Denise Richards 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Denise Richards or Pavarotti Donna?

Pavarotti Donna projects furthest (Pavarotti Donna 63/100, Denise Richards 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Denise Richards and Pavarotti Donna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Lily.

Is Denise Richards or Pavarotti Donna better for summer or winter?

For summer, Denise Richards is the stronger pick. For winter, Pavarotti Donna is the stronger pick. Denise Richards suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Denise Richards and Pavarotti Donna?

Denise Richards has top notes of Frangipani, Coconut and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Gardenia, Tiare Flower, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Violet, Vanilla and Musk. Pavarotti Donna has top notes of Marigold, Nectarine, Peach and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Styrax, oak moss and Amber.