Fragrance comparison

Ella Aurora vs Donna Riviera

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

Ella Aurora

Hinode

3.673 votes

Rank #65,403 MuskyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Donna Riviera

Miliana

4.254 votes

Rank #59,105 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Donna Riviera takes 4 of 4 categories.

Ella Aurora
Choose it for a musky and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Donna Riviera
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ella Aurora0/4

Donna Riviera4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ella AuroraHinode

Donna RivieraMiliana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 55%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDonna Riviera

SillageDonna Riviera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDonna RivieraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

citrus88%

floral77%

powdery65%

amber53%

woody42%

citrus100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

yellow floral69%

floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPear

Heart2-3 hrs

Chocolate FlowerMagnoliaCoconut

Base4-6 hrs

MuskAmberwoodPraline

Top

PearItalian MandarinCoconut MilkBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangFrangipaniPeach

Base

AmberwoodCoconutWhite MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pear, Coconut and Amberwood. Durations are only published for Ella Aurora, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,403

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDonna RivieraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ella Aurora by Hinode brings a sunny, sweet mix of juicy fruits and warm treats that feels instantly welcoming. The fragrance kicks off with crisp pear and bright bergamot, giving you a mouthwatering burst that feels like biting into chilled fruit on a warm morning. As the initial zest settles, soft magnolia petals mi…

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Donna Riviera opens with a bright splash of Italian mandarin and sweet pear, immediately countered by the rich, creamy texture of coconut milk. As the liquid warms on your skin, the tropical sweetness of peach merges with exotic frangipani, shifting the composition from a simple citrus spark into a sunny, yellow flora…

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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, Ella Aurora or Donna Riviera?

Donna Riviera takes 4 of 4 categories. Ella Aurora is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Donna Riviera is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Ella Aurora for a musky and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Donna Riviera for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ella Aurora or Donna Riviera?

Donna Riviera lasts longest (Donna Riviera 70/100, Ella Aurora 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ella Aurora or Donna Riviera?

Donna Riviera projects furthest (Donna Riviera 75/100, Ella Aurora 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ella Aurora and Donna Riviera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pear, Coconut and Amberwood.

Is Ella Aurora or Donna Riviera better for summer or winter?

Ella Aurora suits daytime wear; Donna Riviera suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ella Aurora and Donna Riviera?

Ella Aurora has top notes of Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Chocolate Flower, Magnolia and Coconut, a base of Musk, Amberwood and Praline. Donna Riviera has top notes of Pear, Italian Mandarin, Coconut Milk and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Frangipani and Peach, a base of Amberwood, Coconut, White Musk and Vanilla.