Fragrance comparison

Introduction vs Vendetta Donna

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 541 ratings analysed

Introduction

Shiro

4.4117 votes

Rank #42,675 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vendetta Donna

Valentino

4.06524 votes

Rank #4,028 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vendetta Donna takes 3 of 5 categories.

Introduction
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vendetta Donna
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Introduction2/5

Vendetta Donna3/5

Ratings & consensus: Introduction
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vendetta Donna
Sillage & projection: Vendetta Donna
Value for money: Introduction
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vendetta Donna

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntroductionShiro

Vendetta DonnaValentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 45%Had 7%Want 48%

4.06/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerIntroductionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

24%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

35%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityVendetta Donna

SillageVendetta Donna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value53

Category winnerIntroductionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

floral100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomGreen Notes

Heart

JasmineOrchidWater Lily

Base

CashmeranPatchouli

Top20-40 mins

PlumPeachAldehydesHiacynthOrange BlossomWater LilyGreen NotesBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

HoneyTuberoseMarigoldCarnationNarcissusYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

BenzoinAmberSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanMuskPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Jasmine, Water Lily and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Vendetta Donna, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex58

Women33

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,028

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerVendetta DonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shiro Introduction arrives on skin with a surprising snap of cool, green notes and warm cardamom. It does not stay in the garden for long, as the opening gives way to a soft floral heart of orchid and water lily that floats over a warm base of cashmeran and patchouli. This blend feels clean and light, yet grounded by …

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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…

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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, Introduction or Vendetta Donna?

Vendetta Donna takes 3 of 5 categories. Introduction is rated 4.41/5 from 17 votes; Vendetta Donna is rated 4.06/5 from 524 votes. Choose Introduction for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime 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, Introduction or Vendetta Donna?

Vendetta Donna lasts longest (Vendetta Donna 75/100, Introduction 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Introduction or Vendetta Donna?

Vendetta Donna projects furthest (Vendetta Donna 71/100, Introduction 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Introduction and Vendetta Donna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Jasmine, Water Lily and Patchouli.

Is Introduction or Vendetta Donna better for summer or winter?

Introduction suits daytime wear; Vendetta Donna suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Introduction and Vendetta Donna?

Introduction has top notes of Cardamom and Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Orchid and Water Lily, a base of Cashmeran and Patchouli. 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.