Royal Extrait vs Versus Donna
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Versus Donna takes 4 of 7 categories.
Royal ExtraitChoose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Versus DonnaChoose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Royal Extrait3/7
Versus Donna4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Royal Extrait
- Community sentiment
- Royal Extrait
- Longevity
- Versus Donna
- Sillage & projection
- Versus Donna
- Value for money
- Versus Donna
- Versatility
- Royal Extrait
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Versus Donna
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Royal ExtraitGuerlainVersus DonnaVersaceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.52/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%
4.19/ 5 · 350 votes
Have 37%Had 63%Want 0%
Category winnerRoyal ExtraitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate69%Love
22%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
65 votes
51%Love
32%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
350 votes
Category winnerRoyal ExtraitMost 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 winnerVersus DonnaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
powdery92%
iris84%
white floral77%
tuberose69%
rose61%
fruity100%
powdery91%
sweet83%
woody74%
violet65%
amber56%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
ResinsPeachIrisAmberRoseTuberoseVanillaJasmine
No top / heart / base split published
Top
RaspberryPlumVioletBlack CurrantPeachAldehydesBergamotGreen Notes
Heart
SandalwoodRoseTuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
IrisBenzoinAmberVanillaMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesPeach, Iris, Amber and Rose. Durations are only published for Royal Extrait, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer53
Fall100
Winter73
Day81
Night100
Spring56
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRoyal ExtraitMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,586
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#2,654
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews45
Category winnerVersus DonnaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRoyal Extrait by Guerlain is a rich amber floral perfume built around a thick, ripe peach note layered over powdery iris, sweet vanilla, and warm resins. It opens with an immediate burst of dense fruitiness before revealing a lush bouquet of rose, jasmine, and heady tuberose. As it settles, golden amber and balsamic r…
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, Royal Extrait or Versus Donna?
Versus Donna takes 4 of 7 categories. Royal Extrait is rated 4.52/5 from 65 votes; Versus Donna is rated 4.19/5 from 350 votes. Choose Royal Extrait for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Versus Donna for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Royal Extrait or Versus Donna?
Versus Donna lasts longest (Versus Donna 76/100, Royal Extrait 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Royal Extrait or Versus Donna?
Versus Donna projects furthest (Versus Donna 73/100, Royal Extrait 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Royal Extrait and Versus Donna smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Peach, Iris, Amber and Rose.
Is Royal Extrait or Versus Donna better for summer or winter?
For summer, Royal Extrait is the stronger pick. For winter, Versus Donna is the stronger pick. Royal Extrait suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Royal Extrait and Versus Donna?
Royal Extrait features Resins, Peach, Iris, Amber and Rose. 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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