Fragrance comparison

Ottomane vs Pavarotti Donna

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 245 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ottomane

Ulric de Varens

4.13100 votes

Rank #12,840 SweetHoney

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Pavarotti Donna

Luciano Pavarotti

3.79145 votes

Rank #10,387 White FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ottomane takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ottomane
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pavarotti Donna
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Ottomane6/7

Pavarotti Donna1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OttomaneUlric de Varens

Pavarotti DonnaLuciano Pavarotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 32%Had 25%Want 43%

3.79/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerOttomaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

55%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

100 votes

30%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerOttomaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOttomane

SillageOttomane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value58

Category winnerOttomaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

honey92%

woody84%

floral77%

white floral69%

balsamic61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaMarigoldLilacRose

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyPeachCoconut

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouli

Top

MarigoldNectarinePeachPineappleAfrican Orange FlowerYuzu

Heart

RoseGardeniaYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineVioletLily

Base

SandalwoodStyraxoak mossAmberPatchouliOrris RootVirginia CedarVanille

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Marigold, Rose and Peach. Durations are only published for Ottomane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer24

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night79

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOttomaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Date 33%Casual 31%Work 19%Party 17%

Men0

Unisex42

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#10,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerPavarotti DonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ottomane by Ulric de Varens delivers a golden blast of vintage French perfumery from 1993. The first spritz unleashes an unmistakable burst of bitter marigold alongside waxy gardenia and cool lilac blossoms. Give it five minutes to settle. Once the initial alcohol evaporates, a thick pool of white honey coats ripe pea…

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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, Ottomane or Pavarotti Donna?

Ottomane takes 6 of 7 categories. Ottomane is rated 4.13/5 from 100 votes; Pavarotti Donna is rated 3.79/5 from 145 votes. Choose Ottomane for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pavarotti Donna for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ottomane or Pavarotti Donna?

Ottomane lasts longest (Ottomane 73/100, Pavarotti Donna 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ottomane or Pavarotti Donna?

Ottomane projects furthest (Ottomane 67/100, Pavarotti Donna 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ottomane and Pavarotti Donna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Marigold, Rose and Peach.

Is Ottomane or Pavarotti Donna better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ottomane is the stronger pick. For winter, Pavarotti Donna is the stronger pick. Ottomane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ottomane and Pavarotti Donna?

Ottomane has top notes of Gardenia, Marigold, Lilac and Rose, heart notes of White Honey, Peach and Coconut, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.