Ferrari Donna
The smell in short
Main smell: woody and powdery. It opens with bergamot and marigold, moves to lily-of-the-valley and cedar and dries down to musk and sandalwood.
- Came out
- 1995
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Donna notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Ferrari Donna
Ferrari is the house behind Donna.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Nino Cerruti 1881 and Houbigant Quelques Fleurs last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, summer and winter.
More from Ferrari
This house has 25 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Bright Neroli unisex, Red Power Ice 3 and Silver Essence.
Donna price and value
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Nino Cerruti 1881 and Houbigant Quelques Fleurs but less than Dior Fahrenheit.
Who will like Donna
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by powdery and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and powdery smells and notes like lily-of-the-valley and musk. Less obvious notes include ozonic notes and iris. Perfume fans rate it 4.13 out of 5.
Donna dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Nino Cerruti 1881 (10 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (8 shared notes), Houbigant Quelques Fleurs (8 shared notes) and Dior Fahrenheit (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Questions people ask
Can men wear Donna?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Donna come out?
It came out in 1995.
How strong is it?
Strong: people around you will notice it.