Premiere vs Versus Donna
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Versus Donna takes 4 of 6 categories.
PremiereChoose it for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Versus DonnaChoose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Premiere2/6
Versus Donna4/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Versus Donna
- Community sentiment
- Premiere
- Longevity
- Versus Donna
- Sillage & projection
- Versus Donna
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Premiere
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Versus Donna
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PremiereCastelbajacVersus DonnaVersaceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 37%Had 25%Want 38%
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 hate32%Love
53%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
34 votes
51%Love
32%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
350 votes
Category winnerPremiereMost 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 winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothearthy100%
aldehydic92%
fresh84%
woody77%
mossy69%
floral61%
fruity100%
powdery91%
sweet83%
woody74%
violet65%
amber56%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
AldehydesHyacinthBergamotLemonBlack CurrantPeach
Heart2-4 hrs
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisRoseYlang-YlangHoneyCarnation
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossVetiverMuskCivetStyraxAmberCedarBenzoin
Top
RaspberryPlumVioletBlack CurrantPeachAldehydesBergamotGreen Notes
Heart
SandalwoodRoseTuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
IrisBenzoinAmberVanillaMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach. Durations are only published for Premiere, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer11
Fall100
Winter89
Day100
Night50
Spring56
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPremiereMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#47,409
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,654
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews45
Category winnerVersus DonnaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPremiere by Castelbajac opens with a fizzy blast of aldehydes and sharp bergamot, backed by the green spring crunch of hyacinth and tart black currant. It feels like stepping out of a hot shower into a cool, mossy forest clearing. As the bright citrus sparkle settles, a dense bouquet of carnation, honeyed jasmine, and…
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, Premiere or Versus Donna?
Versus Donna takes 4 of 6 categories. Premiere is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes; Versus Donna is rated 4.19/5 from 350 votes. Choose Premiere for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Versus Donna for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Premiere or Versus Donna?
Versus Donna lasts longest (Versus Donna 76/100, Premiere 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Premiere or Versus Donna?
Projection is very close: Versus Donna 73/100, Premiere 71/100 for sillage.
Do Premiere and Versus Donna smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach.
Is Premiere or Versus Donna better for summer or winter?
For summer, Premiere is the stronger pick. For winter, Versus Donna is the stronger pick. Premiere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Premiere and Versus Donna?
Premiere has top notes of Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Civet. 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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