Fragrance comparison

Les Nuits D'Izu vs Pavarotti Donna

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 267 ratings analysed

Les Nuits D'Izu

Keiko Mecheri

3.93122 votes

Rank #30,186 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Pavarotti Donna

Luciano Pavarotti

3.79145 votes

Rank #10,182 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pavarotti Donna takes 5 of 7 categories.

Les Nuits D'Izu
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Pavarotti Donna
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Les Nuits D'Izu2/7

Pavarotti Donna5/7

Ratings & consensus: Les Nuits D'Izu
Community sentiment: Pavarotti Donna
Longevity: Pavarotti Donna
Sillage & projection: Les Nuits D'Izu
Value for money: Pavarotti Donna
Versatility: Pavarotti Donna
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pavarotti Donna

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les Nuits D'IzuKeiko Mecheri

Pavarotti DonnaLuciano Pavarotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

3.79/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerLes Nuits D'IzuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

55%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

30%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerPavarotti DonnaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPavarotti Donna

SillageLes Nuits D'Izu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value58

Category winnerPavarotti DonnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

rose77%

fresh spicy69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

YuzuJasmineRoseHinoki Woodoak mossMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MarigoldNectarinePeachPineappleAfrican Orange FlowerYuzu

Heart

RoseGardeniaYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineVioletLily

Base

SandalwoodStyraxoak mossAmberPatchouliOrris RootVirginia CedarVanille

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Jasmine, Rose and oak moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPavarotti DonnaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men0

Unisex42

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,186

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,182

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerPavarotti DonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Les Nuits D'Izu opens with a bright splash of yuzu, bringing a tart, sparkling energy that immediately commands attention. As it settles on skin, the initial citrus bite softens into a delicate floral heart dominated by rose japonica and clean jasmine, backed by the subtle warmth of hinoki wood. It feels like a cool b…

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Pavarotti Donna is a structured chypre floral that balances bright fruitiness with a deep, resinous base. Opening with yuzu and peach, it settles into a dense bouquet of gardenia and jasmine. The dry-down relies on oakmoss and sandalwood for lasting character. It fits a formal office setting or crisp autumn evenings, …

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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, Les Nuits D'Izu or Pavarotti Donna?

Pavarotti Donna takes 5 of 7 categories. Les Nuits D'Izu is rated 3.93/5 from 122 votes; Pavarotti Donna is rated 3.79/5 from 145 votes. Choose Les Nuits D'Izu for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Pavarotti Donna for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Les Nuits D'Izu or Pavarotti Donna?

They last about the same: Pavarotti Donna 68/100, Les Nuits D'Izu 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Les Nuits D'Izu or Pavarotti Donna?

Projection is very close: Les Nuits D'Izu 64/100, Pavarotti Donna 63/100 for sillage.

Do Les Nuits D'Izu and Pavarotti Donna smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Jasmine, Rose and oak moss.

Is Les Nuits D'Izu or Pavarotti Donna better for summer or winter?

For summer, Les Nuits D'Izu is the stronger pick. For winter, Pavarotti Donna is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les Nuits D'Izu and Pavarotti Donna?

Les Nuits D'Izu features Yuzu, Jasmine, Rose, Hinoki Wood and oak moss. Pavarotti Donna has top notes of Marigold, Nectarine, Peach and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Styrax, oak moss and Amber.