93%
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Italiano Donna Eau de Parfum bottle Italiano Donna
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
- Year 2022
£ Price Tier £
Minerva Eau de Parfum bottle Minerva

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Italiano Donna
Prepare for a divisive initial blast with Italiano Donna, but if you can stomach the opening, you'll be rewarded with a creamy, marshmallow-like vanilla drydown. Many adore it, particularly as a D&G Pour Femme intense dupe, but some find it a bit too root beer or even 'posh bubblegum'.
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Our Verdict - Minerva
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some swear it's a luscious white floral, others are utterly repulsed by a 'wet cigarette' note. It's a journey, apparently- you'll either love how it macerates into a creamy dream, or chuck it in the bin after a few months. Definitely not a safe blind buy, as it polarises opinions like nothing else.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 18% 15%
Floral 40% 38%
Fruity 4% 3%
Green 2% 5%
Sweet 38% 34%
Warm 7% 3%
Woody 7% 12%
Earthy 1% 3%
Animalic 7% 11%
Fresh 10% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Italiano Donna EdP
Minerva EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 57% vs 42%
Orange Blossom 42% vs 57%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 30% vs 32%
Sandalwood 23% vs 26%
Musk 15% vs 21%
Only in Italiano Donna
Tonka Bean 31%
Only in Minerva
Cedar 19%

Accords

Italiano Donna Minerva
100%
White Floral
100%
88%
Vanilla
70%
56%
Woody
87%
Tuberose
81%
71%
Citrus
61%
61%
Powdery
70%
62%
Sweet
67%
Animalic
54%
Green
51%
48%
Aromatic
47%
Floral
47%
Amber
White Floral shared
100%
100%
Vanilla shared
88%
70%
Woody shared
56%
87%
81%
Citrus shared
71%
61%
Powdery shared
61%
70%
Sweet shared
62%
67%
54%
51%
48%
47%
47%

Performance

Italiano Donna Minerva
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Italiano Donna

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and good longevity make it versatile, leaning towards casual and date nights where its warm, sweet character can truly shine. Some find it suitable for the office on account of it being "inoffensive", but its sweetness may be too much for formal settings or sports.

Minerva

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Minerva's strong white floral and potent projection make it a bit much for the office. However, its luxurious, elegant character and creamy sweetness are perfect for dates, formal events, or even making a statement in a casual setting.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
91%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Woody, Vanilla accords and Orange Blossom, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Italiano Donna
Minerva
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