Fragrance comparison

Versus Donna vs Maroussia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,475 ratings analysed

5 wins

Versus Donna

Versace

4.19350 votes

Rank #2,654 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Maroussia

Slava Zaitsev

3.703,125 votes

Rank #2,451 PowderyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Versus Donna takes 5 of 7 categories.

Versus Donna
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Maroussia
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Versus Donna5/7

Maroussia2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Versus DonnaVersace

MaroussiaSlava Zaitsev

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 37%Had 63%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerVersus DonnaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

350 votes

27%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

3,125 votes

Category winnerVersus DonnaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityVersus Donna

SillageVersus Donna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMaroussiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

powdery91%

sweet83%

woody74%

violet65%

amber56%

powdery100%

amber92%

woody84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryPlumVioletBlack CurrantPeachAldehydesBergamotGreen Notes

Heart

SandalwoodRoseTuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

IrisBenzoinAmberVanillaMuskCedar

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomPeachBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

CarnationYlang-YlangTuberoseHeliotropeIrisJasmineRoseOrchid

Base7-10+ hrs

CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesPeach, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Maroussia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring27

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerVersus DonnaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex6

Women91

Men3

Unisex21

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,654

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#2,451

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Category winnerMaroussiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace'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.

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Slava Zaitsev Maroussia hits the air with a brisk, soapy rush of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange blossom that immediately brings to mind frosty morning air. As the initial fizzy burst settles, a dense core of spicy carnation, creamy ylang-ylang, and buttery tuberose unfolds across the skin, giving the frag…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Versus Donna or Maroussia?

Versus Donna takes 5 of 7 categories. Versus Donna is rated 4.19/5 from 350 votes; Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes. Choose Versus Donna for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Versus Donna or Maroussia?

Versus Donna lasts longest (Versus Donna 76/100, Maroussia 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Versus Donna or Maroussia?

Versus Donna projects furthest (Versus Donna 73/100, Maroussia 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Versus Donna and Maroussia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Peach, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Sandalwood.

Is Versus Donna or Maroussia better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Versus Donna and Maroussia?

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. Maroussia has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Heliotrope, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin.