Versus Donna vs First
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
15%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Versus Donna takes 4 of 7 categories.
Versus DonnaChoose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Versus Donna4/7
First3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Versus Donna
- Community sentiment
- Versus Donna
- Longevity
- Versus Donna
- Sillage & projection
- Versus Donna
- Value for money
- First
- Versatility
- First
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Versus DonnaVersaceFirstVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 350 votes
Have 37%Had 63%Want 0%
3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
Category winnerVersus DonnaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
32%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
350 votes
38%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
3,483 votes
Category winnerVersus DonnaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVersus Donna
SillageVersus Donna
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirstBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyfruity100%
powdery91%
sweet83%
woody74%
violet65%
amber56%
floral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match15%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RaspberryPlumVioletBlack CurrantPeachAldehydesBergamotGreen Notes
Heart
SandalwoodRoseTuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
IrisBenzoinAmberVanillaMuskCedar
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Black Currant, Peach and Aldehydes. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Category winnerFirstMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,654
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews45
Overall rank#955
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVersace's Versus Donna is a dark red bottle of 90s vintage drama. It opens with sharp raspberry and plum syrup before settling into a powdery sandalwood and amber base. This scent works best on cold winter nights when you want a heavy, fruity floral that clings to wool coats and stays noticeable in a crowd.
Reviews →First by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk, effervescent burst of aldehydes, tart bergamot, and ripe black currant that immediately calls to mind crisp, high-end French milled soap. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent unfolds into an abundant floral heart packed with spring narcissus, dewy green hyacinth, an…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Versus Donna or First?
Versus Donna takes 4 of 7 categories. Versus Donna is rated 4.19/5 from 350 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Versus Donna for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Versus Donna or First?
Versus Donna lasts longest (Versus Donna 76/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Versus Donna or First?
Versus Donna projects furthest (Versus Donna 73/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Versus Donna and First smell similar?
Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Black Currant, Peach and Aldehydes.
Is Versus Donna or First better for summer or winter?
For summer, Versus Donna is the stronger pick. For winter, Versus Donna is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Versus Donna and First?
Versus Donna has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Violet and Black Currant, heart notes of Sandalwood, Rose, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Iris, Benzoin, Amber and Vanilla. First has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Honey and Amber.
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