Fragrance comparison

Smeraldo vs Pavarotti Donna

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 160 ratings analysed

Smeraldo

Paolo Gigli

3.8015 votes

Rank #46,068 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Pavarotti Donna

Luciano Pavarotti

3.79145 votes

Rank #10,220 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pavarotti Donna takes 3 of 5 categories.

Smeraldo
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pavarotti Donna
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Smeraldo1/5

Pavarotti Donna3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SmeraldoPaolo Gigli

Pavarotti DonnaLuciano Pavarotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 22%Had 23%Want 55%

3.79/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerPavarotti DonnaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

30%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySmeraldo

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value58

Category winnerPavarotti DonnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

floral77%

tropical69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both sweet, white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaLilacYlang-YlangJasmineLemonRoseBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PapayaPlumPineappleVioletPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanAmber

Top

MarigoldNectarinePeachPineappleAfrican Orange FlowerYuzu

Heart

RoseGardeniaYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineVioletLily

Base

SandalwoodStyraxoak mossAmberPatchouliOrris RootVirginia CedarVanille

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Smeraldo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night32

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 35%Work 30%Date 26%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex42

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,068

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#10,220

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerPavarotti DonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Smeraldo unfolds like a sun-drenched Italian garden overflowing with blossoms and ripe orchard fruit. The opening brings an instant snap of tart lemon, bergamot, and heady gardenia. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol and sharp citrus dissipate, a velvety core of lilac, jasmine, and ylang-ylang …

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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, Smeraldo or Pavarotti Donna?

Pavarotti Donna takes 3 of 5 categories. Smeraldo is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes; Pavarotti Donna is rated 3.79/5 from 145 votes. Choose Smeraldo for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pavarotti Donna for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Smeraldo or Pavarotti Donna?

They last about the same: Smeraldo 69/100, Pavarotti Donna 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Smeraldo or Pavarotti Donna?

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

Do Smeraldo and Pavarotti Donna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Smeraldo or Pavarotti Donna better for summer or winter?

Smeraldo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Smeraldo and Pavarotti Donna?

Smeraldo has top notes of Gardenia, Lilac, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, heart notes of Papaya, Plum, Pineapple and Violet, a base of Vanilla Bean and Amber. 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.