Fragrance comparison

London Queen vs Versus Donna

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 399 ratings analysed

London Queen

Parfums Elite

3.7849 votes

Rank #19,892 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Versus Donna

Versace

4.19350 votes

Rank #2,457 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Versus Donna takes 5 of 7 categories.

London Queen
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Versus Donna
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

London Queen2/7

Versus Donna5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

London QueenParfums Elite

Versus DonnaVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 37%Had 29%Want 35%

4.19/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 37%Had 63%Want 0%

Category winnerVersus DonnaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

71%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

51%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

350 votes

Category winnerVersus DonnaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityVersus Donna

SillageVersus Donna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value55

Category winnerLondon QueenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet83%

vanilla65%

citrus48%

white floral30%

fruity100%

powdery91%

sweet83%

woody74%

violet65%

amber56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart1-2 hrs

PlumTiare FlowerJasmine

Base2-4 hrs

VanillaMuskBenzoin

Top

RaspberryPlumVioletBlack CurrantPeachAldehydesBergamotGreen Notes

Heart

SandalwoodRoseTuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

IrisBenzoinAmberVanillaMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Bergamot, Plum and Jasmine. Durations are only published for London Queen, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall62

Winter48

Day100

Night33

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLondon QueenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Party 25%Date 19%Work 14%

Men3

Unisex6

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,892

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#2,457

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerVersus DonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums Elite London Queen delivers an unapologetic burst of sugary red berries right from the first pump. A sharp rush of tart raspberry and bright mandarin orange leads the charge. Give it two minutes. Once the initial alcohol surge evaporates, a jammy heart of ripe plum and creamy tiare flower settles across the sk…

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Versace's Versus Donna is a dark red bottle of 90s vintage drama. It opens with sharp raspberry and plum syrup before settling into a powdery sandalwood and amber base. This scent works best on cold winter nights when you want a heavy, fruity floral that clings to wool coats and stays noticeable in a crowd.

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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, London Queen or Versus Donna?

Versus Donna takes 5 of 7 categories. London Queen is rated 3.78/5 from 49 votes; Versus Donna is rated 4.19/5 from 350 votes. Choose London Queen for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Versus Donna for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, London Queen or Versus Donna?

Versus Donna lasts longest (Versus Donna 76/100, London Queen 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, London Queen or Versus Donna?

Versus Donna projects furthest (Versus Donna 73/100, London Queen 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do London Queen and Versus Donna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Plum and Jasmine.

Is London Queen or Versus Donna better for summer or winter?

For summer, London Queen is the stronger pick. For winter, Versus Donna is the stronger pick. London Queen suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London Queen and Versus Donna?

London Queen has top notes of Raspberry, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Plum, Tiare Flower and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Benzoin. Versus Donna has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Violet and Black Currant, heart notes of Sandalwood, Rose, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Iris, Benzoin, Amber and Vanilla.