First vs Vendetta Donna
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vendetta Donna takes 5 of 8 categories.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vendetta DonnaChoose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
First3/8
Vendetta Donna5/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Vendetta Donna
- Community sentiment
- Vendetta Donna
- Longevity
- Vendetta Donna
- Sillage & projection
- Vendetta Donna
- Value for money
- First
- Versatility
- First
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Vendetta Donna
- Fragranxe ranking
- First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FirstVan Cleef & ArpelsVendetta DonnaValentinoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
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 hate38%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
3,483 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 winnerFirstBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
floral100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
Top20-40 mins
PlumPeachAldehydesHiacynthOrange BlossomWater LilyGreen NotesBergamot
Heart3-5 hrs
HoneyTuberoseMarigoldCarnationNarcissusYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmine
Base8-12 hrs
BenzoinAmberSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanMuskPatchouliCedar
Category winnerVendetta DonnaLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Spring63
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day91
Night100
Category winnerFirstMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#955
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#4,013
PerfumerIFF
Launched—
Reviews30
Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFirst by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk, effervescent burst of aldehydes, tart bergamot, and ripe black currant that immediately calls to mind crisp, high-end French milled soap. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent unfolds into an abundant floral heart packed with spring narcissus, dewy green hyacinth, an…
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, First or Vendetta Donna?
Vendetta Donna takes 5 of 8 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Vendetta Donna is rated 4.06/5 from 524 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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, First or Vendetta Donna?
Vendetta Donna lasts longest (Vendetta Donna 75/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First or Vendetta Donna?
Vendetta Donna projects furthest (Vendetta Donna 71/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First and Vendetta Donna smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach and Narcissus.
Is First or Vendetta Donna better for summer or winter?
For summer, First is the stronger pick. For winter, Vendetta Donna is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; Vendetta Donna suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and Vendetta Donna?
First has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Honey and Amber. 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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