Trussardi 1994 EDP

F ££ Acquired

Donna

by Jean Guichard

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Trussardi Donna is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1994, created by Jean Guichard. Donna opens with Hyacinth, Bergamot, Mandarin, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Patchouli. Trussardi's Donna carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a sophisticated, complex chypre floral with a divisive aldehydic opening. It screams 'mature woman' so perhaps not for everyone, but if you appreciate classic elegance with a spicy, bitter edge, this vintage gem is a winner.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Warm
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Donna Eau de Parfum 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong projection and complex, mature profile make it less suitable for casual or office wear, where it might be overwhelming. However, its luxurious and sensual character is perfect for formal events or romantic evenings, as many reviewers highlight its sophisticated nature.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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 Trussardi opens with a sharp, green aldehydic blast, quickly joined by peppery ginger and herbaceous basil. A rich floral heart emerges, dominated by indolic jasmine, creamy tuberose, and heady rose, intertwined with spicy carnation. The base settles into a warm, resinous amber, grounded by earthy patchouli and woody cedar, with a subtle hint of vanilla. It's a journey from bright, almost bitter green to a luxuriously deep, spiced floral dry-down.

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