Fragrance comparison

Donna vs Only The Brave Extreme

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 707 ratings analysed

5 wins

Donna

Trussardi

4.13563 votes

Rank #25,676 AmberAromatic

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Only The Brave Extreme

Diesel

3.83144 votes

Rank #33,551 AmberFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Donna takes 5 of 7 categories.

Donna
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Only The Brave Extreme
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Donna5/7

Only The Brave Extreme2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DonnaTrussardi

Only The Brave ExtremeDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 563 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 38%Had 23%Want 40%

Category winnerDonnaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

563 votes

38%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

144 votes

Category winnerDonnaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDonna

SillageDonna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value58

Category winnerOnly The Brave ExtremeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

fruity92%

leather84%

citrus77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesCorianderSageHiacynthBergamotBasilMandarin OrangeGinger

Heart

RoseCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LabdanumBenzoinStyraxAmberPatchouliMuskVanillaCedar

Top1 to 2 hours

AppleMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart3 to 4 hours

LeatherRoseCoriander

Base5 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanStyraxLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Only The Brave Extreme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer55

Fall100

Winter93

Day93

Night100

Category winnerOnly The Brave ExtremeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex14

Women84

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,676

PerfumerJean Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,551

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Donna Trussardi opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, bitter coriander, and green basil before settling into a warm, dark floral heart of carnation, rose, and tuberose. Heavy labdanum, styrax, and amber anchor the base, giving it a dry, resinous finish. Built for crisp autumn evenings and formal winter wear, it deliv…

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Only The Brave Extreme by Diesel delivers a punchy mix of crisp fruits, warm resins, and smooth leather. The scent starts bright and energetic, pairing crisp apple with tart lemon and juicy mandarin orange. As the initial brightness settles, a distinct leather note steps forward alongside coriander and a subtle rose a…

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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 Only The Brave Extreme?

Donna takes 5 of 7 categories. Donna is rated 4.13/5 from 563 votes; Only The Brave Extreme is rated 3.83/5 from 144 votes. Choose Donna for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Only The Brave Extreme for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Donna or Only The Brave Extreme?

Donna lasts longest (Donna 79/100, Only The Brave Extreme 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Donna or Only The Brave Extreme?

Donna projects furthest (Donna 73/100, Only The Brave Extreme 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Donna and Only The Brave Extreme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Labdanum.

Is Donna or Only The Brave Extreme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Only The Brave Extreme is the stronger pick. For winter, Donna is the stronger pick. Only The Brave Extreme suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Donna and Only The Brave Extreme?

Donna has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Sage and Hiacynth, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Labdanum, Benzoin, Styrax and Amber. Only The Brave Extreme has top notes of Apple, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Leather, Rose and Coriander, a base of Tonka Bean, Styrax and Labdanum.