Fragrance comparison

Rose d'Orient vs Versus Donna

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 352 ratings analysed

Rose d'Orient

Marc de la Morandiere

4.502 votes

Rank #55,065 PowderyWoody

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60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Versus Donna

Versace

4.19350 votes

Rank #2,434 FruityPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Versus Donna takes 3 of 3 categories.

Rose d'Orient
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Versus Donna
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Rose d'Orient0/3

Versus Donna3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose d'OrientMarc de la Morandiere

Versus DonnaVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 13%Want 67%

4.19/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 37%Had 63%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

51%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

350 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityVersus Donna

SillageVersus Donna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

rose84%

floral77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

powdery91%

sweet83%

woody74%

violet65%

amber56%

Scent match60%Closely related · both powdery, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Turkish RosePeachRaspberryYlang-Ylang

Heart2-4 hrs

Virginian CedarLillacLily-of-the-ValleyVioletIrisSandalwoodGreen NotesEgyptian Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmberMusk

Top

RaspberryPlumVioletBlack CurrantPeachAldehydesBergamotGreen Notes

Heart

SandalwoodRoseTuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

IrisBenzoinAmberVanillaMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Peach, Raspberry and Virginian Cedar. Durations are only published for Rose d'Orient, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night75

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 32%Date 29%Casual 28%Party 10%

Men3

Unisex6

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,065

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerVersus DonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose d'Orient by Marc de la Morandiere opens with a burst of velvety Turkish rose backed by tart raspberry and plush, sun-warmed peach flesh. It hits fast. A quick flash of cosmetic alcohol clears within three minutes, revealing an opulent bouquet of lilac, Egyptian jasmine, and powdery iris root. Soft sandalwood 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.

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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, Rose d'Orient or Versus Donna?

Versus Donna takes 3 of 3 categories. Rose d'Orient is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Versus Donna is rated 4.19/5 from 350 votes. Choose Rose d'Orient for a powdery and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Versus Donna for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Rose d'Orient or Versus Donna?

Versus Donna lasts longest (Versus Donna 76/100, Rose d'Orient 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose d'Orient or Versus Donna?

Versus Donna projects furthest (Versus Donna 73/100, Rose d'Orient 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose d'Orient and Versus Donna smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Peach, Raspberry and Virginian Cedar.

Is Rose d'Orient or Versus Donna better for summer or winter?

Rose d'Orient suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose d'Orient and Versus Donna?

Rose d'Orient has top notes of Turkish Rose, Peach, Raspberry and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Virginian Cedar, Lillac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk. 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.