Fragrance comparison

Un Jour vs Pavarotti Donna

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 193 ratings analysed

Un Jour

Charles Jourdan

3.9848 votes

Rank #37,410 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Pavarotti Donna

Luciano Pavarotti

3.79145 votes

Rank #10,471 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pavarotti Donna takes 4 of 7 categories.

Un Jour
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pavarotti Donna
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Un Jour3/7

Pavarotti Donna4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Un JourCharles Jourdan

Pavarotti DonnaLuciano Pavarotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 41%Had 23%Want 36%

3.79/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerUn JourRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

48 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPavarotti Donna

SillagePavarotti Donna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value58

Category winnerUn JourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

green69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match52%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

AldehydesPeachCassisPineappleAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

HyacinthJasmineLilyMagnoliaYlang-Ylang

Base6-8 hrs

Muskoak mossPalisander RosewoodSandalwood

Top

MarigoldNectarinePeachPineappleAfrican Orange FlowerYuzu

Heart

RoseGardeniaYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineVioletLily

Base

SandalwoodStyraxoak mossAmberPatchouliOrris RootVirginia CedarVanille

InformationalShared notesPeach, Pineapple, Jasmine and Lily. Durations are only published for Un Jour, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerUn JourMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex42

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,410

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerPavarotti DonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Un Jour by Charles Jourdan opens with a sharp burst of sparkling aldehydes, zesty Amalfi lemon, and tangy cassis before softening into luscious ripe peach. The initial ten seconds carry a brisk solvent snap, yet the scent warms quickly on clean skin. Soon, a rich bouquet of springtime hyacinth, heady jasmine, and crea…

Reviews →

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, Un Jour or Pavarotti Donna?

Pavarotti Donna takes 4 of 7 categories. Un Jour is rated 3.98/5 from 48 votes; Pavarotti Donna is rated 3.79/5 from 145 votes. Choose Un Jour for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pavarotti Donna for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Un Jour or Pavarotti Donna?

Pavarotti Donna lasts longest (Pavarotti Donna 68/100, Un Jour 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Un Jour or Pavarotti Donna?

Pavarotti Donna projects furthest (Pavarotti Donna 63/100, Un Jour 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Un Jour and Pavarotti Donna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Pineapple, Jasmine and Lily.

Is Un Jour or Pavarotti Donna better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Un Jour and Pavarotti Donna?

Un Jour has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach, Cassis and Pineapple, heart notes of Hyacinth, Jasmine, Lily and Magnolia, a base of Musk, oak moss, Palisander Rosewood and Sandalwood. 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.