Donna Eau de Parfum bottle Donna
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1988 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Elvie Eau de Parfum bottle Elvie

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Donna Eau de Parfum
This 90s aquatic floral is a real nostalgia trip, divisive for sure, but a simple, clean scent that still feels surprisingly modern. It's a 'love it or leave it' for many, but its easy-going charm keeps it relevant.
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Our Verdict - Elvie Eau de Parfum
Elvie is a divisive little number. For some, it's an ethereal, joyful clean floral; for others, a harsh, synthetic lily of the valley bomb that disappears in an instant. Proceed with caution.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 11%
Floral 41% 33%
Fruity 8% 5%
Green 10% 12%
Sweet 24% 19%
Warm 5% 4%
Woody 8% 12%
Earthy 2% 2%
Animalic 11% 12%
Fresh 23% 25%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Donna EdP
Elvie EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 46% vs 43%
Only in Donna Eau de Parfum
Lily Of The Valley 53%
Only in Elvie Eau de Parfum
Violet Leaf 29% Lemon Blossom 28%
Shared Notes
Musk 30% vs 34%
Sandalwood 24% vs 21%
Amber 21% vs 21%
Only in Donna Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 23%
Only in Elvie Eau de Parfum
Rosewood 23%

Accords

Donna Eau de Parfum Elvie Eau de Parfum
100%
Floral
47%
77%
White Floral
100%
73%
Fresh
54%
71%
Aquatic
55%
Ozonic
61%
52%
Citrus
57%
47%
Musky
52%
50%
Sweet
49%
Fruity
Green
47%
46%
Powdery
45%
Floral shared
100%
47%
White Floral shared
77%
100%
Fresh shared
73%
54%
Aquatic shared
71%
55%
61%
Citrus shared
52%
57%
Musky shared
47%
52%
50%
49%
47%
Powdery shared
46%
45%

Performance

Donna Eau de Parfum Elvie Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Donna Eau de Parfum

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 light, fresh, and inoffensive character makes it perfect for the office or casual daytime wear, though its modest longevity of 2-4 hours means reapplication is needed. While some reviewers call it a good 'everyday fragrance,' its aquatic and fruity notes make it shine in warm weather casual settings, but it lacks the gravitas for formal events.

Elvie Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and often light projection makes it suitable for everyday wear, particularly casual settings or the office where it won't overwhelm. While some find it romantic for a date, its casual versatility shines. The poor longevity reported by many users means it requires reapplication, which might be a faff for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
87%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, White Floral, Fresh accords and Lily Of The Valley, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Donna Eau de Parfum
Elvie Eau de Parfum
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