Fragrance comparison

V'E vs Pavarotti Donna

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 351 ratings analysed

V'E

Versace

3.89206 votes

Rank #30,505 WoodyYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Pavarotti Donna

Luciano Pavarotti

3.79145 votes

Rank #10,211 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pavarotti Donna takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

V'E3/7

Pavarotti Donna4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

V'EVersace

Pavarotti DonnaLuciano Pavarotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 206 votes

Have 44%Had 27%Want 29%

3.79/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerV'ERating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

206 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPavarotti Donna

SillageV'E

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value58

Category winnerPavarotti DonnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

yellow floral92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

green69%

floral61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesGreen NotesAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusRoseYlang-YlangCyclamenJasmineOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossHeliotropeVirginia CedarSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

MarigoldNectarinePeachPineappleAfrican Orange FlowerYuzu

Heart

RoseGardeniaYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineVioletLily

Base

SandalwoodStyraxoak mossAmberPatchouliOrris RootVirginia CedarVanille

InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for V'E, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer54

Fall88

Winter58

Day100

Night41

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerV'EMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex32

Women63

Work 38%Casual 30%Date 22%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex42

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,211

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerPavarotti DonnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace V'E is an expressive chypre floral built on crisp botanical contrasts. The first spray releases fizzy aldehydes, tart Amalfi lemon, and crushed green leaves. Give it five minutes. Once that initial sharp solvent lift evaporates, a rich heart of narcissus, dewy rose, and powdery orris root unfolds on warm skin.…

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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, V'E or Pavarotti Donna?

Pavarotti Donna takes 4 of 7 categories. V'E is rated 3.89/5 from 206 votes; Pavarotti Donna is rated 3.79/5 from 145 votes. Choose V'E for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pavarotti Donna for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, V'E or Pavarotti Donna?

Pavarotti Donna lasts longest (Pavarotti Donna 68/100, V'E 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, V'E or Pavarotti Donna?

Projection is very close: V'E 64/100, Pavarotti Donna 63/100 for sillage.

Do V'E and Pavarotti Donna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is V'E or Pavarotti Donna better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in V'E and Pavarotti Donna?

V'E has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, African Orange Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Cyclamen, a base of oak moss, Heliotrope, Virginia Cedar 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.