Fragrance comparison

Donna vs Sun

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 580 ratings analysed

5 wins

Donna

Trussardi

4.13563 votes

Rank #26,406 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Sun

Vallense

3.7617 votes

Rank #44,761 TropicalFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Donna takes 5 of 5 categories.

Donna
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Sun
Choose it for a tropical and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Donna5/5

Sun0/5

Ratings & consensus: Donna
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Donna
Sillage & projection: Donna
Value for money: Donna
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

DonnaTrussardi

SunVallense

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 563 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

3.76/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 70%

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

24%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDonna

SillageDonna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDonnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

tropical100%

floral92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

citrus69%

tuberose61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both floral and fresh spicy

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

Top20-30 mins

PassionfruitBasilMandarinGingerLemon

Heart3-4 hrs

FrangipaniTuberoseYlang YlangGeraniumJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

MuskGrassBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesBasil, Ginger, Tuberose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Sun, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer40

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex14

Women84

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,406

PerfumerJean Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,761

PerfumerPia Long

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Sun by Vallense opens with a bright splash of juicy passionfruit, tangy mandarin, and tart lemon, spiked by a sharp kick of fresh ginger and garden basil. Within minutes, the zesty citrus softens into a warm bouquet of creamy tuberose, solar frangipani, sweet ylang ylang, and lush jasmine. As the tropical white floral…

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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 Sun?

Donna takes 5 of 5 categories. Donna is rated 4.13/5 from 563 votes; Sun is rated 3.76/5 from 17 votes. Choose Donna for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Sun for a tropical and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Donna or Sun?

Donna lasts longest (Donna 79/100, Sun 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Donna or Sun?

Donna projects furthest (Donna 73/100, Sun 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Donna and Sun smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Ginger, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Donna or Sun better for summer or winter?

Sun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Donna and Sun?

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. Sun has top notes of Passionfruit, Basil, Mandarin and Ginger, heart notes of Frangipani, Tuberose, Ylang Ylang and Geranium, a base of Musk, Grass, Benzoin and Amber.