Fragrance comparison

Scarf vs Pavarotti Donna

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 208 ratings analysed

5 wins

Scarf

Marbert

4.0263 votes

Rank #15,471 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Pavarotti Donna

Luciano Pavarotti

3.79145 votes

Rank #10,168 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scarf takes 5 of 7 categories.

Scarf
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pavarotti Donna
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Scarf5/7

Pavarotti Donna2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ScarfMarbert

Pavarotti DonnaLuciano Pavarotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 43%Had 28%Want 30%

3.79/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerScarfRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

30%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerPavarotti DonnaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityScarf

SillageScarf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerScarfBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MarigoldAfrican Orange FlowerMandarin OrangeCassisBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

oak mossGeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangTuberoseRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodMuskPatchouliVanille

Top

MarigoldNectarinePeachPineappleAfrican Orange FlowerYuzu

Heart

RoseGardeniaYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineVioletLily

Base

SandalwoodStyraxoak mossAmberPatchouliOrris RootVirginia CedarVanille

InformationalShared notesMarigold, African Orange Flower, oak moss and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Scarf, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer100

Fall94

Winter28

Day100

Night61

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerScarfMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex42

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#10,168

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerPavarotti DonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marbert Scarf is an authentic 1993 floral chypre built with bold European character and zero modern sugar. The scent opens with a brisk flash of bergamot, zesty mandarin, and bitter marigold tagetes, spiked by the tart bite of cassis. As the citrus sparkle settles, a lush white floral heart emerges, blending creamy tu…

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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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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, Scarf or Pavarotti Donna?

Scarf takes 5 of 7 categories. Scarf is rated 4.02/5 from 63 votes; Pavarotti Donna is rated 3.79/5 from 145 votes. Choose Scarf for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pavarotti Donna for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Scarf or Pavarotti Donna?

Scarf lasts longest (Scarf 75/100, Pavarotti Donna 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scarf or Pavarotti Donna?

Projection is very close: Scarf 65/100, Pavarotti Donna 63/100 for sillage.

Do Scarf and Pavarotti Donna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Marigold, African Orange Flower, oak moss and Jasmine.

Is Scarf or Pavarotti Donna better for summer or winter?

For summer, Scarf is the stronger pick. For winter, Pavarotti Donna is the stronger pick. Scarf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scarf and Pavarotti Donna?

Scarf has top notes of Marigold, African Orange Flower, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of oak moss, Geranium, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Patchouli and Vanille. 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.