Fragrance comparison

Pavarotti Donna vs Sensuel

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 160 ratings analysed

Pavarotti Donna

Luciano Pavarotti

3.79145 votes

Rank #10,182 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Sensuel

Vicky Tiel

3.9315 votes

Rank #22,128 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Pavarotti Donna
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Sensuel
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pavarotti Donna2/4

Sensuel2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pavarotti DonnaLuciano Pavarotti

SensuelVicky Tiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%

Category winnerPavarotti DonnaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySensuel

SillageSensuel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

green77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MarigoldNectarinePeachPineappleAfrican Orange FlowerYuzu

Heart

RoseGardeniaYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineVioletLily

Base

SandalwoodStyraxoak mossAmberPatchouliOrris RootVirginia CedarVanille

Notes

VetyverSandalwoodMarigoldGreen NotesJasminePepperRaspberryVioletMuskVanilleCyclamenGardenia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Gardenia, Jasmine 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 season

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer25

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex42

Women58

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,182

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#22,128

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerPavarotti DonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Vicky Tiel Sensuel opens with a burst of sweet raspberry and green leaves, settling into a powdery floral blend of violet, gardenia, and marigold. A woody base of sandalwood and vetiver grounds the initial sweetness, making it a solid choice for spring days when you want something clean yet earthy on your skin.

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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, Pavarotti Donna or Sensuel?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pavarotti Donna is rated 3.79/5 from 145 votes; Sensuel is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes. Choose Pavarotti Donna for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sensuel for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pavarotti Donna or Sensuel?

They last about the same: Sensuel 70/100, Pavarotti Donna 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pavarotti Donna or Sensuel?

Sensuel projects furthest (Sensuel 71/100, Pavarotti Donna 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pavarotti Donna and Sensuel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Marigold, Gardenia, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Pavarotti Donna or Sensuel better for summer or winter?

Sensuel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pavarotti Donna and Sensuel?

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. Sensuel features Vetyver, Sandalwood, Marigold, Green Notes and Jasmine.