Expression vs Vendetta Donna
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vendetta Donna takes 5 of 7 categories.
ExpressionChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vendetta DonnaChoose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Expression2/7
Vendetta Donna5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Vendetta Donna
- Community sentiment
- Vendetta Donna
- Longevity
- Vendetta Donna
- Sillage & projection
- Vendetta Donna
- Value for money
- Expression
- Versatility
- Expression
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vendetta Donna
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ExpressionÉsikaVendetta DonnaValentinoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.52/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 49%Had 30%Want 21%
4.06/ 5 · 524 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerVendetta DonnaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
43%Like
14%Ok
23%Dislike
2%Hate
44 votes
35%Love
49%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
524 votes
Category winnerVendetta DonnaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVendetta Donna
SillageVendetta Donna
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerExpressionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus92%
yellow floral84%
aldehydic77%
sweet69%
fresh61%
floral100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both white floral and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotAldehydesPeachApple
Heart
Ylang-YlangGardeniaJasmineOrange BlossomMimosa
Base
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Top20-40 mins
PlumPeachAldehydesHiacynthOrange BlossomWater LilyGreen NotesBergamot
Heart3-5 hrs
HoneyTuberoseMarigoldCarnationNarcissusYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmine
Base8-12 hrs
BenzoinAmberSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanMuskPatchouliCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Aldehydes, Peach and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Vendetta Donna, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer40
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night53
Spring63
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day91
Night100
Category winnerExpressionMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,174
PerfumerAntonio Amador
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,013
PerfumerIFF
Launched—
Reviews30
Category winnerVendetta DonnaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotExpression by Ésika is a bright, clean floral perfume that pairs crisp orchard fruits with a classic bouquet of white and yellow flowers. It opens with an energizing splash of sparkling aldehydes, tart bergamot, crunchy green apple, and juicy peach, instantly creating a fresh, sunlit mood. As it warms on the skin, cre…
Reviews →Vendetta Donna by Valentino is a lush, sunlit floral fruity scent that arrived in 1991 with big personality. It opens with rich dark plum, fuzzy peach, and a crisp splash of hyacinth before settling into a warm pool of golden honey, tuberose, and carnation. As the hours tick past, smooth amber, vanilla, and creamy san…
Reviews →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, Expression or Vendetta Donna?
Vendetta Donna takes 5 of 7 categories. Expression is rated 3.52/5 from 44 votes; Vendetta Donna is rated 4.06/5 from 524 votes. Choose Expression for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vendetta Donna for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Expression or Vendetta Donna?
Vendetta Donna lasts longest (Vendetta Donna 75/100, Expression 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Expression or Vendetta Donna?
Vendetta Donna projects furthest (Vendetta Donna 71/100, Expression 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Expression and Vendetta Donna smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Aldehydes, Peach and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Expression or Vendetta Donna better for summer or winter?
For summer, Expression is the stronger pick. For winter, Vendetta Donna is the stronger pick. Expression suits daytime wear; Vendetta Donna suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Expression and Vendetta Donna?
Expression has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes, Peach and Apple, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Vendetta Donna has top notes of Plum, Peach, Aldehydes and Hiacynth, heart notes of Honey, Tuberose, Marigold and Carnation, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Sandalwood and Vanilla.
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