Fragrance comparison

Pavarotti Donna vs The Female Boss

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 188 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pavarotti Donna

Luciano Pavarotti

3.79145 votes

Rank #10,182 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

The Female Boss

Tulisa Contostavlos

3.6743 votes

Rank #19,210 PowderyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pavarotti Donna takes 4 of 7 categories.

Pavarotti Donna
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
The Female Boss
Choose it for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Pavarotti Donna4/7

The Female Boss3/7

Ratings & consensus: Pavarotti Donna
Community sentiment: Pavarotti Donna
Longevity: Pavarotti Donna
Sillage & projection: The Female Boss
Value for money: The Female Boss
Versatility: The Female Boss
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

The Female BossTulisa Contostavlos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 40%Had 25%Want 35%

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

33%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerPavarotti DonnaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityPavarotti Donna

SillageThe Female Boss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value88

Category winnerThe Female BossBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

amber61%

powdery100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

amber69%

earthy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and fruity

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

Top15-30 mins

SpicesGardeniaFreesia

Heart2-4 hrs

PeachJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberMuskoak mossVanillePatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPeach, Rose, Gardenia and Jasmine. Durations are only published for The Female Boss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall50

Winter50

Day71

Night100

Category winnerThe Female BossMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex42

Women58

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Party 37%Date 30%Casual 23%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,182

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#19,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

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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The Female Boss by Tulisa Contostavlos is an unexpected blast from the early 2010s celebrity scent boom. It kicks off with sharp freesia, pungent gardenia, and a sudden dusting of dry culinary spices. The opening can feel a little synthetic for the first five minutes. Give it time to settle. Soon, a milky peach note t…

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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 The Female Boss?

Pavarotti Donna takes 4 of 7 categories. Pavarotti Donna is rated 3.79/5 from 145 votes; The Female Boss is rated 3.67/5 from 43 votes. Choose Pavarotti Donna for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose The Female Boss for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pavarotti Donna or The Female Boss?

Pavarotti Donna lasts longest (Pavarotti Donna 68/100, The Female Boss 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pavarotti Donna or The Female Boss?

The Female Boss projects furthest (The Female Boss 69/100, Pavarotti Donna 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pavarotti Donna and The Female Boss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Rose, Gardenia and Jasmine.

Is Pavarotti Donna or The Female Boss better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Female Boss is the stronger pick. For winter, Pavarotti Donna is the stronger pick. The Female Boss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pavarotti Donna and The Female Boss?

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. The Female Boss has top notes of Spices, Gardenia and Freesia, heart notes of Peach, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Musk, oak moss and Vanille.