Fragrance comparison

Grenouille vs Donald

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 691 ratings analysed

2 wins

Grenouille

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

3.9213 votes

Rank #51,751 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Donald

Trump

2.54678 votes

Rank #57,920 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grenouille takes 2 of 4 categories.

Grenouille
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Donald
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Grenouille2/4

Donald1/4

Ratings & consensus: Grenouille
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Donald
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Grenouille

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GrenouilleParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

DonaldTrump

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 28%Want 44%

2.54/ 5 · 678 votes

Have 31%Had 16%Want 53%

Category winnerGrenouilleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

85%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

22%Love

7%Like

0%Ok

44%Dislike

27%Hate

678 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate39

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageDonald

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value29

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

fresh44%

earthy30%

green100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

ozonic70%

woody60%

aquatic50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Sichuan PepperPepper

Base5-7 hrs

VetiverOak

Top

CucumberBlack BasilMintCitruses

Heart

Spicy NotesPepperHerbal NotesWoody Notes

Base

Exotic WoodsVetiver

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Pepper and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Grenouille, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night39

Spring93

Summer100

Fall70

Winter54

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

Men41

Unisex8

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,751

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,920

PerfumerAnnie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGrenouilleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grenouille opens with an electric bite of tart yellow lemon and crushed citrus rind. It cuts clean through stale morning air. The initial alcohol flash vanishes within ninety seconds, leaving behind a dry, crackling burst of black pepper and numbing Sichuan peppercorn. Do not expect sugary lemonade here. This is raw, …

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Annie Buzantian crafted Donald Trump by Trump in 2004 as a crisp woody aromatic blend for men. The initial spray hits with cool cucumber, sharp mint, and green black basil over a light citrus backdrop. As the top notes fade, pepper and dry herbal notes emerge before settling into a soft vetiver and synthetic cedar bas…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Grenouille or Donald?

Grenouille takes 2 of 4 categories. Grenouille is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Donald is rated 2.54/5 from 678 votes. Choose Grenouille for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Donald for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Grenouille or Donald?

They last about the same: Grenouille 44/100, Donald 44/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Grenouille or Donald?

Donald projects furthest (Donald 50/100, Grenouille 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grenouille and Donald smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses, Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Grenouille or Donald better for summer or winter?

Grenouille suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grenouille and Donald?

Grenouille has top notes of Citruses and Lemon, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper and Pepper, a base of Vetiver and Oak. Donald has top notes of Cucumber, Black Basil, Mint and Citruses, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Pepper, Herbal Notes and Woody Notes, a base of Exotic Woods and Vetiver.