Fragrance comparison

Gabrielle L'Eau vs Bella Donna

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 309 ratings analysed

Gabrielle L'Eau

Chanel

3.87293 votes

Rank #35,737 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Bella Donna

Sergio Tacchini

4.0616 votes

Rank #39,460 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bella Donna takes 3 of 5 categories.

Gabrielle L'Eau
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bella Donna
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gabrielle L'Eau2/5

Bella Donna3/5

Ratings & consensus: Gabrielle L'Eau
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bella Donna
Sillage & projection: Bella Donna
Value for money: Bella Donna
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gabrielle L'Eau

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gabrielle L'EauChanel

Bella DonnaSergio Tacchini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 293 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 57%Had 11%Want 32%

Category winnerGabrielle L'EauRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

39%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

293 votes

38%Love

38%Like

19%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBella Donna

SillageBella Donna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value78

Category winnerBella DonnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

musky77%

green69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

tuberose84%

powdery77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both white floral, sweet and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red BerriesGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomYlang YlangTuberose

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwood

Top

BergamotOrangeGreen Notes

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomHeliotropeYlang Ylang

Base

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Orange Blossom, Ylang Ylang and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Gabrielle L'Eau, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer43

Fall86

Winter43

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex4

Women94

Men8

Unisex0

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,737

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,460

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGabrielle L'EauHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Gabrielle L'Eau strips away the heavy golden nectar of the original pillar to deliver an airy, dew-kissed floral bouquet. The first spray brings a sharp, tart burst of red berries laced with crisp green stems. It wakes up your senses instantly. Within twenty minutes, the tart berry edge softens into a bright wa…

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Bella Donna by Sergio Tacchini offers a floral composition designed for daily wear. It opens with bright bergamot and orange notes, transitioning into a heart of tuberose and orange blossom. This fragrance suits those seeking an accessible scent for casual settings, providing a clean profile suitable for spring days. …

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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, Gabrielle L'Eau or Bella Donna?

Bella Donna takes 3 of 5 categories. Gabrielle L'Eau is rated 3.87/5 from 293 votes; Bella Donna is rated 4.06/5 from 16 votes. Choose Gabrielle L'Eau for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bella Donna for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gabrielle L'Eau or Bella Donna?

Bella Donna lasts longest (Bella Donna 65/100, Gabrielle L'Eau 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gabrielle L'Eau or Bella Donna?

Bella Donna projects furthest (Bella Donna 55/100, Gabrielle L'Eau 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gabrielle L'Eau and Bella Donna smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and green accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Orange Blossom, Ylang Ylang and Tuberose.

Is Gabrielle L'Eau or Bella Donna better for summer or winter?

Gabrielle L'Eau suits daytime wear; Bella Donna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gabrielle L'Eau and Bella Donna?

Gabrielle L'Eau has top notes of Red Berries and Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Ylang Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Bella Donna has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Green Notes, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Heliotrope and Ylang Ylang, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.