Fragrance comparison

Desert Liwa vs Valentina Pink

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,187 ratings analysed

Desert Liwa

Queen B

4.502 votes

Rank #46,781 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Valentina Pink

Valentino

3.971,185 votes

Rank #2,006 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valentina Pink takes 3 of 4 categories.

Desert Liwa
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Valentina Pink
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Desert Liwa0/4

Valentina Pink3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Valentina Pink
Sillage & projection: Valentina Pink
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Valentina Pink

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Desert LiwaQueen B

Valentina PinkValentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 20%Want 55%

3.97/ 5 · 1,185 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

37%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

1,185 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityValentina Pink

SillageValentina Pink

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity88%

floral77%

rose65%

fresh53%

sweet42%

fruity100%

sweet86%

rose72%

musky58%

floral44%

amber30%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fruity, rose and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

BlackberryFruits

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyFruity NotesRose

Base6-8 hrs

AmberResinsSpicy NotesPowdery Notes

Top15-30 mins

Big StrawberryBlackberryMusk

Heart2-4 hrs

May RoseRosePeony

Base6-8 hrs

PralineCashmere WoodAmber

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

Men1

Unisex2

Women97

Casual 34%Date 28%Work 23%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,006

PerfumerDaphné Bugey, Fabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews154

Category winnerValentina PinkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desert Liwa by Queen B surprises anyone expecting dry desert sand. The first spray reveals tart blackberry and mixed sweet fruits before softening into fresh pink peony and garden rose. Underneath that juicy blossom bouquet, warm amber and smooth resins create a gentle, cozy foundation with a touch of cosmetic powder.…

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Valentino Valentina Pink is a cheerful, fruit-forward floral perfume that smells like sweet wild strawberries and tart blackberries spooned over velvety pink rose petals. The opening bursts with bright berry sweetness before relaxing into a soft heart of fresh May rose and peony flowers. As it settles onto the skin, s…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Desert Liwa or Valentina Pink?

Valentina Pink takes 3 of 4 categories. Desert Liwa is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Valentina Pink is rated 3.97/5 from 1,185 votes. Choose Desert Liwa for a amber and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Valentina Pink for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Desert Liwa or Valentina Pink?

Valentina Pink lasts longest (Valentina Pink 64/100, Desert Liwa 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desert Liwa or Valentina Pink?

Valentina Pink projects furthest (Valentina Pink 63/100, Desert Liwa 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desert Liwa and Valentina Pink smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, rose and amber accords. Common notes include Blackberry, Peony, Rose and Amber.

Is Desert Liwa or Valentina Pink better for summer or winter?

Desert Liwa suits daytime wear; Valentina Pink suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desert Liwa and Valentina Pink?

Desert Liwa has top notes of Blackberry and Fruits, heart notes of Peony, Fruity Notes and Rose, a base of Amber, Resins, Spicy Notes and Powdery Notes. Valentina Pink has top notes of Big Strawberry, Blackberry and Musk, heart notes of May Rose, Rose and Peony, a base of Praline, Cashmere Wood and Amber.