Fragrance comparison

Donna vs Vanilla

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 191 ratings analysed

Donna

Laura Biagiotti

3.55188 votes

Rank #12,302 FloralFruity

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40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Vanilla

Claudia Scattolini

3.673 votes

Rank #66,091 VanillaWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla takes 2 of 3 categories.

Donna
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Donna1/3

Vanilla2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DonnaLaura Biagiotti

VanillaClaudia Scattolini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 24%Had 4%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

58%Like

1%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

161 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityVanilla

SillageVanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity88%

woody77%

powdery65%

musky53%

white floral42%

vanilla100%

white floral83%

powdery65%

floral48%

sweet30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Peach BlossomBlack Currant

Heart

White OrchidJasmineWhite Pepper

Base

White MuskSandalwoodCedar

Notes

Bourbon VanillaJasminePeach BlossomWhite Musk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPeach Blossom, Jasmine and White Musk. Durations are only published for Vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex0

Women83

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,302

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#66,091

PerfumerClaudia Scattolini

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Donna by Laura Biagiotti is a floral-woody fragrance built on a foundation of peach blossom and black currant. It feels airy and clean, grounding its fruitiness with white musk and sandalwood. This 2008 release is designed for everyday wear, sitting comfortably in an office or casual setting. It focuses on a balanced,…

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Vanilla by Claudia Scattolini offers a focused floral gourmand profile centered on Bourbon Vanilla, fresh jasmine, delicate peach blossom, and clean white musk. Rather than presenting a heavy dessert confection, this composition pairs rich sweetness with airy white floral brightness and a distinct powdery undertone. 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Donna or Vanilla?

Vanilla takes 2 of 3 categories. Donna is rated 3.55/5 from 188 votes; Vanilla is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Donna for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Vanilla for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Donna or Vanilla?

Vanilla lasts longest (Vanilla 70/100, Donna 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Donna or Vanilla?

Projection is very close: Vanilla 63/100, Donna 61/100 for sillage.

Do Donna and Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Peach Blossom, Jasmine and White Musk.

Is Donna or Vanilla better for summer or winter?

Vanilla suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Donna and Vanilla?

Donna has top notes of Peach Blossom and Black Currant, heart notes of White Orchid, Jasmine and White Pepper, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar. Vanilla features Bourbon Vanilla, Jasmine, Peach Blossom and White Musk.