Donna Eau de Parfum bottle Donna
Edp Concentration Edp
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- Year 2023
£ Price Tier ££
SPIRIT OF VALENCIA Eau de Parfum bottle SPIRIT OF VALENCIA

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Donna
If you're after the D&G Light Blue vibe without the designer price tag, Donna is a no-brainer. It's a fresh, zesty citrus blast that gets the job done, even if it might not hang around as long as its expensive cousin. A crowd-pleasing dupe that's perfect for everyday spritzing.
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Our Verdict - SPIRIT OF VALENCIA
This one's a divisive beast, not for the faint of heart. Expect a bold, high-performance floral-fruity scent that some will adore and others will find headache-inducing. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with no middle ground.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 20% 17%
Floral 28% 31%
Fruity 11% 14%
Green 7% 8%
Sweet 19% 22%
Warm 5% 7%
Woody 11% 11%
Earthy 4% 3%
Animalic 13% 12%
Fresh 25% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Donna EdP
SPIRIT OF VALENCIA EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 40% vs 23%
Apple 33% vs 46%
Only in Donna
Mandarin 26%
Only in SPIRIT OF VALENCIA
Bergamot 31%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 34% vs 29%
Rose 30% vs 22%
Only in Donna
Lotus 35%
Only in SPIRIT OF VALENCIA
Gardenia 26% Peony 23%
Shared Notes
Musk 37% vs 25%
Amber 28% vs 40%
Only in Donna
Cedar 35%
Only in SPIRIT OF VALENCIA
Sandalwood 33%

Accords

Donna SPIRIT OF VALENCIA
100%
Citrus
90%
47%
White Floral
100%
58%
Fresh
86%
48%
Floral
81%
Rose
77%
Amber
74%
48%
Powdery
73%
51%
Woody
70%
62%
Fruity
68%
55%
Musky
58%
46%
Aromatic
46%
Green
Citrus shared
100%
90%
White Floral shared
47%
100%
Fresh shared
58%
86%
Floral shared
48%
81%
77%
74%
Powdery shared
48%
73%
Woody shared
51%
70%
Fruity shared
62%
68%
Musky shared
55%
58%
46%
46%

Performance

Donna SPIRIT OF VALENCIA
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Donna

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, citrusy, and generally inoffensive profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear, the office, or post-gym. While not ideal for formal events due to its light, clean nature, it's a good pick-me-up for hot days.

SPIRIT OF VALENCIA

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong sillage and 'eternal' longevity, this isn't one for the office, where it could easily overwhelm. It's much better suited for casual outings or dates where its vibrant and unique character can shine, but its powerful floral sweetness might feel a bit much for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
96%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
94%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fruity, Fresh accords and Rose, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Donna
SPIRIT OF VALENCIA
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