Sergio Tacchini 1988 EDT

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Donna

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Sergio Tacchini Donna is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1988. Donna opens with Water Lily, Bergamot, Lotus, and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Sergio Tacchini's Donna carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

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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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Feminine
  • Subtle
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Donna Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Donna opens with a bright, zesty burst of pineapple and bergamot, quickly joined by the distinct, cool freshness of water lily and lotus evoking a serene aquatic feel. The heart blooms with classic white florals of lily of the valley and jasmine, adding a delicate femininity. It settles into a soft, comforting base of warm sandalwood, musky amber, and a whisper of vanilla, providing a gentle close to its fresh journey.

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