Fragrance comparison

Nocturnes (2023) vs Vendetta Donna

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 528 ratings analysed

Nocturnes (2023)

Caron

5.004 votes

Rank #31,571 AldehydicWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Vendetta Donna

Valentino

4.06524 votes

Rank #3,682 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vendetta Donna takes 5 of 5 categories.

Nocturnes (2023)
Choose it for a aldehydic and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vendetta Donna
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Nocturnes (2023)0/5

Vendetta Donna5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nocturnes (2023)Caron

Vendetta DonnaValentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

4.06/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

35%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityVendetta Donna

SillageVendetta Donna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value53

Category winnerVendetta DonnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

white floral92%

rose84%

floral77%

fresh69%

green61%

floral100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesEgyptian JasmineRoseHyacinthTuberoseVetiverSandalHoneyGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-40 mins

PlumPeachAldehydesHiacynthOrange BlossomWater LilyGreen NotesBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

HoneyTuberoseMarigoldCarnationNarcissusYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

BenzoinAmberSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanMuskPatchouliCedar

Category winnerVendetta DonnaLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night56

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day77

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Work 37%Date 29%Casual 25%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Date 36%Party 28%Casual 21%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,571

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,682

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerVendetta DonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nocturnes (2023) by Caron revives a heritage floral profile with modern clarity. The first spray releases a fizzy rush of aldehydes that smells like luxury French bath soap lathered in cold spring water. It feels pristine. Beneath that sparkling sheen lies a green hyacinth stem, creamy Egyptian jasmine, and velvety ro…

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Vendetta Donna by Valentino is a lush, sunlit floral fruity scent that arrived in 1991 with big personality. It opens with rich dark plum, fuzzy peach, and a crisp splash of hyacinth before settling into a warm pool of golden honey, tuberose, and carnation. As the hours tick past, smooth amber, vanilla, and creamy san…

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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, Nocturnes (2023) or Vendetta Donna?

Vendetta Donna takes 5 of 5 categories. Nocturnes (2023) is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Vendetta Donna is rated 4.06/5 from 524 votes. Choose Nocturnes (2023) for a aldehydic and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vendetta Donna for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nocturnes (2023) or Vendetta Donna?

Vendetta Donna lasts longest (Vendetta Donna 75/100, Nocturnes (2023) 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nocturnes (2023) or Vendetta Donna?

Vendetta Donna projects furthest (Vendetta Donna 71/100, Nocturnes (2023) 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nocturnes (2023) and Vendetta Donna smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Egyptian Jasmine, Tuberose and Honey.

Is Nocturnes (2023) or Vendetta Donna better for summer or winter?

Nocturnes (2023) suits daytime wear; Vendetta Donna suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nocturnes (2023) and Vendetta Donna?

Nocturnes (2023) features Aldehydes, Egyptian Jasmine, Rose, Hyacinth and Tuberose. Vendetta Donna has top notes of Plum, Peach, Aldehydes and Hiacynth, heart notes of Honey, Tuberose, Marigold and Carnation, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Sandalwood and Vanilla.