Sound of Donna
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2010 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Le Paradis de Nina
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Sound of Donna is a truly delicious gourmand, perfect for those craving a sweet, creamy almond and chestnut confection. While some find it nothing special or even synthetic, a loyal following showers it with compliments, making it a crowd-pleaser that consistently draws attention.
This flanker to the original Nina is as divisive as it gets: some find it heavenly, a light, sweet dream of almond and fruit, while for others, it's a saccharine nightmare, a headache in a bottle that's far too sweet for comfort. Blind-buy at your own risk.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 13% |
| Floral | 29% | 20% |
| Fruity | 1% | 14% |
| Green | 1% | 2% |
| Sweet | 40% | 41% |
| Warm | 6% | 5% |
| Woody | 9% | 15% |
| Earthy | 8% | 9% |
| Animalic | 3% | 2% |
| Fresh | 7% | 9% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its sweet, creamy gourmand character makes it excellent for dates and casual outings, though the sweetness and moderate projection might be too much for a formal office setting. It's definitely not one for sport due to its rich, dessert-like profile.
Seasons
A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
Its sweet and fruity gourmand profile, coupled with moderate sillage and longevity, makes it ideal for casual wear and dates. It's generally too playful and sweet for formal settings, and might be overpowering in an office environment where some find it headache-inducing.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Vanilla, Almond accords and Almond, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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