Fragrance comparison

Marbert Woman vs Pavarotti Donna

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 236 ratings analysed

6 wins

Marbert Woman

Marbert

4.2491 votes

Rank #10,796 WoodyPowdery

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60%scent match

Closely related

Pavarotti Donna

Luciano Pavarotti

3.79145 votes

Rank #10,212 White FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Woman takes 6 of 7 categories.

Marbert Woman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pavarotti Donna
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Marbert Woman6/7

Pavarotti Donna1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marbert WomanMarbert

Pavarotti DonnaLuciano Pavarotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 45%Had 21%Want 34%

3.79/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerMarbert WomanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

51%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

91 votes

30%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerMarbert WomanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMarbert Woman

SillageMarbert Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value58

Category winnerMarbert WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

yellow floral61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotAfrican Orange Flower

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodYlang-YlangJasminePatchouliOrris RootRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberVanilleoak mossCastoreum

Top

MarigoldNectarinePeachPineappleAfrican Orange FlowerYuzu

Heart

RoseGardeniaYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineVioletLily

Base

SandalwoodStyraxoak mossAmberPatchouliOrris RootVirginia CedarVanille

InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Marbert Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMarbert WomanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Date 40%Party 31%Casual 17%Work 11%

Men0

Unisex42

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,796

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#10,212

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerPavarotti DonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marbert Woman arrives with an uncompromising blast of bitter bergamot and honeyed African orange flower that commands immediate attention. Give it five minutes. Once the sharp initial alcohol settles, the fragrance unveils a dense core of creamy sandalwood, velvety orris root, and rich ylang-ylang. The overall texture…

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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, Marbert Woman or Pavarotti Donna?

Marbert Woman takes 6 of 7 categories. Marbert Woman is rated 4.24/5 from 91 votes; Pavarotti Donna is rated 3.79/5 from 145 votes. Choose Marbert Woman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pavarotti Donna for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Marbert Woman or Pavarotti Donna?

They last about the same: Marbert Woman 69/100, Pavarotti Donna 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Marbert Woman or Pavarotti Donna?

Projection is very close: Marbert Woman 64/100, Pavarotti Donna 63/100 for sillage.

Do Marbert Woman and Pavarotti Donna smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Marbert Woman or Pavarotti Donna better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marbert Woman is the stronger pick. For winter, Marbert Woman is the stronger pick. Marbert Woman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marbert Woman and Pavarotti Donna?

Marbert Woman has top notes of Bergamot and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Vanille, oak moss and Castoreum. 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.