Fragrance comparison

No. 02 vs Q Donna

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

2 wins

No. 02

The Fragrance Design Studio

4.128 votes

Rank #39,470 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Q Donna

Armaf

3.4025 votes

Rank #20,877 MuskyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 02 takes 2 of 3 categories.

No. 02
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Q Donna
Choose it for a musky and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

No. 022/3

Q Donna1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. 02
Sillage & projection: No. 02
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Q Donna

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. 02The Fragrance Design Studio

Q DonnaArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 13%Had 9%Want 78%

3.40/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 43%Had 12%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

20%Love

36%Like

24%Ok

4%Dislike

16%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityNo. 02

SillageNo. 02

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value73

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral90%

marine80%

citrus70%

aromatic60%

fruity50%

musky100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

fruity61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Sea NotesPassion FlowerJasmineFreesiaOrange BlossomCitronMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PeachOrange BlossomFreesia

Heart

MagnoliaRoseJasmine

Base

MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Freesia, Orange Blossom and Magnolia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall17

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring57

Summer86

Fall100

Winter86

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men6

Unisex0

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,470

PerfumerCecile Hua

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#20,877

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerQ DonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

No. 02 by The Fragrance Design Studio opens with a sharp burst of citron crush before yielding to a wet ocean spray. Cecile Hua balances salty marine mist against lush summer jasmine and sweet pink magnolia. As the damp aquatic top notes recede, clean white freesia and orange flower create a soapy, sun-warmed floral c…

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Armaf Q Donna opens with a bright, syrupy splash of sweet peach and orange blossom, creating a warm first impression. As the fragrance settles on the skin, a bouquet of white florals including magnolia and jasmine emerges, adding a soft, powdery texture. The base grounds the sweetness with a cozy blend of musk and van…

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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, No. 02 or Q Donna?

No. 02 takes 2 of 3 categories. No. 02 is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes; Q Donna is rated 3.40/5 from 25 votes. Choose No. 02 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Q Donna for a musky and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, No. 02 or Q Donna?

No. 02 lasts longest (No. 02 75/100, Q Donna 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. 02 or Q Donna?

No. 02 projects furthest (No. 02 71/100, Q Donna 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 02 and Q Donna smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Freesia, Orange Blossom and Magnolia.

Is No. 02 or Q Donna better for summer or winter?

No. 02 suits daytime wear; Q Donna suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. 02 and Q Donna?

No. 02 features Sea Notes, Passion Flower, Jasmine, Freesia and Orange Blossom. Q Donna has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom and Freesia, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Vanilla.