Pirouette vs Versus Donna
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Versus Donna takes 5 of 7 categories.
PirouetteChoose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Versus DonnaChoose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Pirouette2/7
Versus Donna5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Versus Donna
- Community sentiment
- Versus Donna
- Longevity
- Versus Donna
- Sillage & projection
- Versus Donna
- Value for money
- Pirouette
- Versatility
- Pirouette
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Versus Donna
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PirouetteAngel SchlesserVersus DonnaVersaceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.53/ 5 · 290 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
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 hate16%Love
51%Like
3%Ok
30%Dislike
0%Hate
290 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 winnerPirouetteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
floral92%
fruity84%
rose77%
cacao69%
woody61%
fruity100%
powdery91%
sweet83%
woody74%
violet65%
amber56%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both powdery, fruity and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RoseBlack CurrantPlumBergamot
Heart
Cacao PodIrisOrchidFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
White MuskVanillaPatchouliCedarAmber
Top
RaspberryPlumVioletBlack CurrantPeachAldehydesBergamotGreen Notes
Heart
SandalwoodRoseTuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
IrisBenzoinAmberVanillaMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesRose, Black Currant, Plum and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day–
Night–
Spring56
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPirouetteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,500
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,658
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews45
Category winnerVersus DonnaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAngel Schlesser Pirouette opens with tart black currant, ripe plum, and bright bergamot before settling into a soft floral heart of iris, freesia, and cocoa pod. The dry-down introduces warm patchouli, vanilla, and cedar. It fits cool spring mornings and crisp autumn evenings when you want a quiet, powdery floral scen…
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, Pirouette or Versus Donna?
Versus Donna takes 5 of 7 categories. Pirouette is rated 3.53/5 from 290 votes; Versus Donna is rated 4.19/5 from 350 votes. Choose Pirouette for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Versus Donna for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Pirouette or Versus Donna?
Versus Donna lasts longest (Versus Donna 76/100, Pirouette 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pirouette or Versus Donna?
Versus Donna projects furthest (Versus Donna 73/100, Pirouette 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pirouette and Versus Donna smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Black Currant, Plum and Bergamot.
Is Pirouette or Versus Donna better for summer or winter?
For summer, Pirouette is the stronger pick. For winter, Versus Donna is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pirouette and Versus Donna?
Pirouette has top notes of Rose, Black Currant, Plum and Bergamot, heart notes of Cacao Pod, Iris, Orchid and Freesia, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar. 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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