Fragrance comparison

No. 1 Twist Violet vs Versus Donna

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 381 ratings analysed

No. 1 Twist Violet

Clive Christian

4.5231 votes

Rank #36,593 PowderyWoody

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66%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Versus Donna

Versace

4.19350 votes

Rank #2,565 FruityPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Versus Donna takes 4 of 7 categories.

No. 1 Twist Violet
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Versus Donna
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

No. 1 Twist Violet3/7

Versus Donna4/7

Ratings & consensus: No. 1 Twist Violet
Community sentiment: No. 1 Twist Violet
Longevity: Versus Donna
Sillage & projection: Versus Donna
Value for money: Versus Donna
Versatility: No. 1 Twist Violet
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Versus Donna

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. 1 Twist VioletClive Christian

Versus DonnaVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

4.19/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 37%Had 63%Want 0%

Category winnerNo. 1 Twist VioletRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

23%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

51%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

350 votes

Category winnerNo. 1 Twist VioletMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityVersus Donna

SillageVersus Donna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value55

Category winnerVersus DonnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

fruity84%

violet77%

iris69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

powdery91%

sweet83%

woody74%

violet65%

amber56%

Scent match66%Closely related · both powdery, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

VioletPlumFruits

Heart3 to 5 hours

OrrisJasmineRose

Base6 to 10 hours

SandalwoodVanillaCedar

Top

RaspberryPlumVioletBlack CurrantPeachAldehydesBergamotGreen Notes

Heart

SandalwoodRoseTuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

IrisBenzoinAmberVanillaMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesViolet, Plum, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for No. 1 Twist Violet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer20

Fall40

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNo. 1 Twist VioletMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

Men3

Unisex6

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,593

PerfumerMike Parrot

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,565

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerVersus DonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

No. 1 Twist Violet by Clive Christian presents an opulent floral woody profile shaped by distinct powdery and fruity dimensions. The fragrance opens with a plush burst of sweet violet coupled with ripe plum and mixed fruits. This juicy start softens into a dense floral heart where earthy orris root meets clean jasmine…

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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, No. 1 Twist Violet or Versus Donna?

Versus Donna takes 4 of 7 categories. No. 1 Twist Violet is rated 4.52/5 from 31 votes; Versus Donna is rated 4.19/5 from 350 votes. Choose No. 1 Twist Violet for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Versus Donna for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, No. 1 Twist Violet or Versus Donna?

They last about the same: Versus Donna 76/100, No. 1 Twist Violet 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, No. 1 Twist Violet or Versus Donna?

Projection is very close: Versus Donna 73/100, No. 1 Twist Violet 72/100 for sillage.

Do No. 1 Twist Violet and Versus Donna smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Violet, Plum, Jasmine and Rose.

Is No. 1 Twist Violet or Versus Donna better for summer or winter?

For summer, No. 1 Twist Violet is the stronger pick. For winter, Versus Donna is the stronger pick. No. 1 Twist Violet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. 1 Twist Violet and Versus Donna?

No. 1 Twist Violet has top notes of Violet, Plum and Fruits, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cedar. 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.