On El vs Versus Donna
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Versus Donna takes 5 of 7 categories.
On ElChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Versus DonnaChoose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
On El2/7
Versus Donna5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Versus Donna
- Community sentiment
- Versus Donna
- Longevity
- Versus Donna
- Sillage & projection
- Versus Donna
- Value for money
- On El
- Versatility
- On El
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Versus Donna
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
On ElJesus Del PozoVersus DonnaVersaceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%
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 hate21%Love
58%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate
57 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
Category winners
LongevityVersus Donna
SillageVersus Donna
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOn ElBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
green77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
fruity100%
powdery91%
sweet83%
woody74%
violet65%
amber56%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet
Base
OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli
Top
RaspberryPlumVioletBlack CurrantPeachAldehydesBergamotGreen Notes
Heart
SandalwoodRoseTuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
IrisBenzoinAmberVanillaMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer95
Fall63
Winter5
Day100
Night27
Spring56
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOn ElMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,978
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#2,654
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews45
Category winnerVersus DonnaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOn El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…
Reviews →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.
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, On El or Versus Donna?
Versus Donna takes 5 of 7 categories. On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes; Versus Donna is rated 4.19/5 from 350 votes. Choose On El for a fruity and woody 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, On El or Versus Donna?
Versus Donna lasts longest (Versus Donna 76/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, On El or Versus Donna?
Versus Donna projects furthest (Versus Donna 73/100, On El 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do On El and Versus Donna smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet.
Is On El or Versus Donna better for summer or winter?
For summer, On El is the stronger pick. For winter, Versus Donna is the stronger pick. On El suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in On El and Versus Donna?
On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry. 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.
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