Fragrance comparison

Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna vs Swing

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

2 wins

Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna

Antonio Banderas

3.2512 votes

Rank #54,885 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Swing

Julian Rouas

3.405 votes

Rank #59,601 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna takes 2 of 2 categories.

Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Swing
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna2/2

Swing0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Diavolo Hypnotic per DonnaAntonio Banderas

SwingJulian Rouas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 14%Had 37%Want 49%

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageDiavolo Hypnotic per Donna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

violet69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

citrus90%

marine80%

warm spicy70%

woody60%

earthy50%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletCitruses

Heart

JasmineCinnamonYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodVanilleMuskVetiver

Top

VioletGinger

Heart

Vanille

Base

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InformationalShared notesViolet and Vanille. 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#59,601

PerfumerJoseph Rubino

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDiavolo Hypnotic per DonnaHigher 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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Swing by Julian Rouas is a classic fragrance centered on a powdery violet and warm vanilla combination. With a sharp ginger opening, this perfume offers a nostalgic French Riviera aesthetic that feels grounding on the skin. It is best suited for those who appreciate a bold, spice-forward powdery scent profile during t…

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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 Swing?

Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna takes 2 of 2 categories. Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna is rated 3.25/5 from 12 votes; Swing is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Swing for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna or Swing?

Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna projects furthest (Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna 80/100, Swing 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna and Swing smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Violet and Vanille.

Is Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna or Swing better for summer or winter?

Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna suits daytime wear; Swing suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diavolo Hypnotic per Donna and Swing?

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. Swing has top notes of Violet and Ginger, heart notes of Vanille.