Fragrance comparison

Donna vs Tonstrina 17

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 571 ratings analysed

3 wins

Donna

Trussardi

4.13563 votes

Rank #24,352 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Tonstrina 17

Pisterzi

3.888 votes

Rank #56,040 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Donna takes 3 of 4 categories.

Donna
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Tonstrina 17
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Donna3/4

Tonstrina 171/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Donna
Sillage & projection: Donna
Value for money: Tonstrina 17
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

Tonstrina 17Pisterzi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 563 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 47%Had 0%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

38%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityDonna

SillageDonna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTonstrina 17Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

herbal86%

fresh spicy72%

soft spicy58%

lavender44%

woody30%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic 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

Notes

SageCorianderLavenderSandalwoodBasilThymeMandarin OrangeCarawayChamomile

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Sage, Basil and Mandarin Orange. 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

Summer60

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex14

Women84

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,352

PerfumerJean Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,040

PerfumerJoelle Lerioux Patris

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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Tonstrina 17 by Pisterzi offers a clean slice of Italian grooming history. Joelle Lerioux Patris styles this aromatic fougere with bracing notes of thyme, caraway, and chamomile. It targets modern men who seek a quiet, herbal freshness that moves away from standard blue colognes. The scent sits close to the skin, maki…

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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, Donna or Tonstrina 17?

Donna takes 3 of 4 categories. Donna is rated 4.13/5 from 563 votes; Tonstrina 17 is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose Donna for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Tonstrina 17 for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Donna or Tonstrina 17?

Donna lasts longest (Donna 79/100, Tonstrina 17 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Donna or Tonstrina 17?

Donna projects furthest (Donna 73/100, Tonstrina 17 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Donna and Tonstrina 17 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Sage, Basil and Mandarin Orange.

Is Donna or Tonstrina 17 better for summer or winter?

Tonstrina 17 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Donna and Tonstrina 17?

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. Tonstrina 17 features Sage, Coriander, Lavender, Sandalwood and Basil.