Trussardi 1990 EDT

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Trussardi Action Donna

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Trussardi Trussardi Action Donna is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1990. Trussardi Action Donna opens with Hyacinth, Mignonette, Green Notes, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Orange Blossom, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Oakmoss. Trussardi's Trussardi Action Donna carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive powerhouse from the 90s, Trussardi Action Donna is either a brilliant, complex green floral with remarkable longevity or an overpowering headache in a bottle. Not for the faint-hearted, it’s a bold statement that demands attention.
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Trussardi Action 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Fall

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its strong sillage and long-lasting nature make it a bit much for the office, potentially overwhelming colleagues. However, its vibrant green-floral character makes it suitable for casual daytime wear and could make a statement on a date. It leans too bold for very formal events and is certainly not a sport scent.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

This is a riot of green and floral notes that hits you immediately. Opening with sharp galbanum and fresh hyacinth, it’s like walking through a dewy, overgrown garden. The heart explodes with a classic bouquet of cyclamen, rose, and jasmine, given a unique twist by the sweet, spicy nuance of mignonette. As it settles, a warm, earthy base of oakmoss, amber, and musk grounds the vibrant florals, leaving a lasting, sophisticated trail.

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