Fragrance comparison

Donna vs Peridot

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 661 ratings analysed

4 wins

Donna

Trussardi

4.13563 votes

Rank #26,589 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Peridot

Armaf

3.8698 votes

Rank #13,622 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Donna takes 4 of 7 categories.

Donna
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Peridot
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Donna4/7

Peridot3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DonnaTrussardi

PeridotArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 563 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

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

31%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerDonnaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDonna

SillageDonna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value73

Category winnerPeridotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

tuberose77%

yellow floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both white floral

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

Top

Bitter OrangeMandarin OrangePetitgrainPink Pepper

Heart

TuberoseJasmineHoneysuckleYlang-YlangMusk

Base

BenzoinVanillaWoodsy NotesPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer65

Fall0

Winter48

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPeridotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex14

Women84

Men6

Unisex27

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,589

PerfumerJean Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,622

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerPeridotHigher 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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Peridot by Armaf opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and pink pepper. This immediate citrus brightness soon makes room for a dense, green floral core. A heavy dose of tuberose dominates the middle phase, flanked by sweet honeysuckle and rich jasmine. As the perfume warms on your skin, it settles into a base of w…

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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 Peridot?

Donna takes 4 of 7 categories. Donna is rated 4.13/5 from 563 votes; Peridot is rated 3.86/5 from 98 votes. Choose Donna for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Peridot for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Donna or Peridot?

Donna lasts longest (Donna 79/100, Peridot 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Donna or Peridot?

Donna projects furthest (Donna 73/100, Peridot 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Donna and Peridot smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Donna or Peridot better for summer or winter?

For summer, Peridot is the stronger pick. For winter, Donna is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Donna and Peridot?

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. Peridot has top notes of Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Honeysuckle and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Woodsy Notes and Patchouli.