Fragrance comparison

Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna vs South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 145 ratings analysed

3 wins

Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna

Antonio Banderas

3.2512 votes

Rank #54,989 PowderyWoody

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58%scent match

Closely related

South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil

Nest

3.65133 votes

Rank #12,642 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna takes 3 of 5 categories.

Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna3/5

South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil2/5

Ratings & consensus: South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna
Sillage & projection: Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna
Value for money: Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Diavolo Hypnotic per DonnaAntonio Banderas

South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume OilNest

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 14%Had 37%Want 49%

3.65/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerSouth Pacific Sandalwood Perfume OilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

42%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

29%Love

28%Like

26%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

133 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityDiavolo Hypnotic per Donna

SillageDiavolo Hypnotic per Donna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value49

Category winnerDiavolo Hypnotic per DonnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

violet69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

powdery86%

violet72%

aromatic58%

earthy44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, powdery and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletCitruses

Heart

JasmineCinnamonYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodVanilleMuskVetiver

Top

Sandalwood

Heart

Violet

Base

Vetiver

InformationalShared notesViolet, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night75

Spring80

Summer71

Fall91

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men13

Unisex64

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#12,642

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerSouth Pacific Sandalwood Perfume OilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A powdery floral oriental with a soft citrus and violet opening, Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna settles into jasmine, ylang-ylang, cinnamon, and a warm vanilla musk base. It reads sweet, woody, and slightly spicy, with a more classic, sensual style than a fresh modern floral. This suits someone who enjoys violet, powder, …

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A soft sandalwood oil with a powdery violet veil and an earthy vetiver base. On skin it often reads smooth, lightly sweet and quietly woody, with several wearers noticing an airy marine or driftwood effect that keeps it from feeling heavy. This suits someone who wants sandalwood in a gentler, skin-close style. It is e…

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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, Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna or South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil?

Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna takes 3 of 5 categories. Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna is rated 3.25/5 from 12 votes; South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil is rated 3.65/5 from 133 votes. Choose Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna or South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil?

Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna lasts longest (Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna 87/100, South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna or South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil?

Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna projects furthest (Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna 80/100, South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna and South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and violet accords. Common notes include Violet, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Is Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna or South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil better for summer or winter?

Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna suits daytime wear; South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna and South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil?

Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna has top notes of Violet and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, Cinnamon and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Vanille, Musk and Vetiver. South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil has top notes of Sandalwood, heart notes of Violet, a base of Vetiver.