First vs Versus Donna
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
15%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Versus Donna takes 4 of 7 categories.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Versus DonnaChoose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
First3/7
Versus Donna4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Versus Donna
- Community sentiment
- Versus Donna
- Longevity
- Versus Donna
- Sillage & projection
- Versus Donna
- Value for money
- First
- Versatility
- First
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FirstVan Cleef & ArpelsVersus DonnaVersaceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
4.19/ 5 · 350 votes
Have 37%Had 63%Want 0%
Category winnerVersus 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
51%Love
32%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
350 votes
Category winnerVersus DonnaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVersus Donna
SillageVersus Donna
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirstBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyfloral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
fruity100%
powdery91%
sweet83%
woody74%
violet65%
amber56%
Scent match15%Clearly different
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
Top
RaspberryPlumVioletBlack CurrantPeachAldehydesBergamotGreen Notes
Heart
SandalwoodRoseTuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
IrisBenzoinAmberVanillaMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Spring56
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#2,654
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews45
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 →Versace's Versus Donna is a dark red bottle of 90s vintage drama. It opens with sharp raspberry and plum syrup before settling into a powdery sandalwood and amber base. This scent works best on cold winter nights when you want a heavy, fruity floral that clings to wool coats and stays noticeable in a crowd.
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 Versus Donna?
Versus Donna takes 4 of 7 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Versus Donna is rated 4.19/5 from 350 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Versus Donna for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, First or Versus Donna?
Versus Donna lasts longest (Versus Donna 76/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First or Versus Donna?
Versus Donna projects furthest (Versus Donna 73/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First and Versus Donna smell similar?
Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach.
Is First or Versus Donna better for summer or winter?
For summer, First is the stronger pick. For winter, Versus Donna is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and Versus 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. Versus Donna has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Violet and Black Currant, heart notes of Sandalwood, Rose, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Iris, Benzoin, Amber and Vanilla.
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