Fragrance comparison

Senchal vs Donna

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 594 ratings analysed

Senchal

Charles of the Ritz

4.2631 votes

Rank #48,234 AmberFloral

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64%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Donna

Trussardi

4.13563 votes

Rank #24,736 AmberAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Donna takes 4 of 7 categories.

Senchal
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Donna
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Senchal3/7

Donna4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SenchalCharles of the Ritz

DonnaTrussardi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 41%

4.13/ 5 · 563 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerDonnaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

43%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

563 votes

Category winnerSenchalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityDonna

SillageDonna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value53

Category winnerSenchalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

aldehydic61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both amber, floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomBergamotLemonPineapple

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationJasmineLilacOrris RootYlang-YlangTuberoseRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberBenzoinVetiverMuskLabdanumCinnamonCedarVanilla

Top

AldehydesCorianderSageHiacynthBergamotBasilMandarin OrangeGinger

Heart

RoseCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LabdanumBenzoinStyraxAmberPatchouliMuskVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Senchal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall70

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSenchalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 35%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 18%

Men2

Unisex14

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,234

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,736

PerfumerJean Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Senchal by Charles of the Ritz is a full-bodied 1981 amber floral that balances fizzy sparkle with deep, cozy resin warmth. The first blast releases bubbly aldehydes alongside tangy pineapple, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange blossom. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus snap mellows out completely. What follows …

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Donna Trussardi opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, bitter coriander, and green basil before settling into a warm, dark floral heart of carnation, rose, and tuberose. Heavy labdanum, styrax, and amber anchor the base, giving it a dry, resinous finish. Built for crisp autumn evenings and formal winter wear, it deliv…

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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, Senchal or Donna?

Donna takes 4 of 7 categories. Senchal is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Donna is rated 4.13/5 from 563 votes. Choose Senchal for a amber and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Donna for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Senchal or Donna?

Donna lasts longest (Donna 79/100, Senchal 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Senchal or Donna?

Donna projects furthest (Donna 73/100, Senchal 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Senchal and Donna smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Jasmine.

Is Senchal or Donna better for summer or winter?

For summer, Senchal is the stronger pick. For winter, Senchal is the stronger pick. Senchal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Senchal and Donna?

Senchal has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Lilac and Orris Root, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Vetiver and Musk. Donna has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Sage and Hiacynth, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Labdanum, Benzoin, Styrax and Amber.