First Parfum vs Vendetta Donna
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 3–3.
First ParfumChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vendetta DonnaChoose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
First Parfum3/8
Vendetta Donna3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- First Parfum
- Community sentiment
- First Parfum
- Longevity
- Vendetta Donna
- Sillage & projection
- Vendetta Donna
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- First Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vendetta Donna
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
First ParfumVan Cleef & ArpelsVendetta DonnaValentinoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 298 votes
Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%
4.06/ 5 · 524 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerFirst ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
39%Like
4%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
298 votes
35%Love
49%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
524 votes
Category winnerFirst ParfumMost 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 winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
powdery92%
woody84%
sweet77%
musky69%
animalic61%
floral100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
AldehydesPeachBlack CurrantBergamotRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
HyacinthTurkish RoseCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineTuberoseOrris RootOrchid
Base8-10+ hrs
CivetHoneyMossSandalwoodVetiverAmberMuskVanilla
Top20-40 mins
PlumPeachAldehydesHiacynthOrange BlossomWater LilyGreen NotesBergamot
Heart3-5 hrs
HoneyTuberoseMarigoldCarnationNarcissusYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmine
Base8-12 hrs
BenzoinAmberSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanMuskPatchouliCedar
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day73
Night100
Spring63
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day91
Night100
Category winnerFirst ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,418
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews25
Overall rank#4,013
PerfumerIFF
Launched—
Reviews30
Category winnerVendetta DonnaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFirst Parfum by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a crisp rush of aldehydes alongside sweet peach and tangy black currant, creating a bright fizz that immediately recalls luxury French bath soap. As it warms on the skin, a rich floral heart takes over, mingling velvety Turkish rose, night-blooming jasmine, and earthy hyac…
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 Parfum or Vendetta Donna?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 3–3. First Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 298 votes; Vendetta Donna is rated 4.06/5 from 524 votes. Choose First Parfum for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vendetta Donna for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, First Parfum or Vendetta Donna?
They last about the same: Vendetta Donna 75/100, First Parfum 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, First Parfum or Vendetta Donna?
Vendetta Donna projects furthest (Vendetta Donna 71/100, First Parfum 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First Parfum and Vendetta Donna smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peach, Bergamot and Carnation.
Is First Parfum or Vendetta Donna better for summer or winter?
For summer, First Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, First Parfum is the stronger pick. First Parfum suits evening wear; Vendetta Donna suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Parfum and Vendetta Donna?
First Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Hyacinth, Turkish Rose, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Honey, Moss and Sandalwood. 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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