Fragrance comparison

Dhahab vs Pink Sugar

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 14,940 ratings analysed

5 wins

Dhahab

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.33141 votes

Rank #2,316 CaramelVanilla

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58%scent match

Closely related

Pink Sugar

Aquolina

3.7314,799 votes

Rank #1,545 SweetCaramel

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dhahab takes 5 of 7 categories.

Dhahab
Choose it for a caramel and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Pink Sugar
Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Dhahab5/7

Pink Sugar2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DhahabAl Haramain Perfumes

Pink SugarAquolina

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 141 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 14,799 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerDhahabRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

113 votes

33%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

14,799 votes

Category winnerDhahabMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDhahab

SillagePink Sugar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value85

Category winnerDhahabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

caramel100%

vanilla91%

citrus83%

sweet74%

powdery65%

musky56%

sweet100%

caramel86%

vanilla72%

fruity58%

soft spicy44%

powdery30%

Scent match58%Closely related · both caramel, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeBergamot

Heart

CaramelCedar

Base

VanillaMusk

Top

RaspberryOrangeBergamotFig Leaf

Heart

Cotton CandyLicoriceStrawberryRed BerriesLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CaramelVanillaMuskTonka BeanSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrange, Bergamot, Caramel and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDhahabMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex42

Women58

Men1

Unisex2

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#1,545

PerfumerGivaudan, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerPink SugarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dhahab by Al Haramain is a sunny, caramel-vanilla gourmand with a bright citrus lift at the start. Think orange zest melting into golden caramel, then a soft, musky sweetness that stays close and comforting. It is often worn as an easy layering scent, especially if you like cosy “peach cobbler” style warmth and a smo…

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Aquolina Pink Sugar opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, orange, and raspberry before revealing its sugary heart. Spun cotton candy and dark licorice take center stage through the middle hours. As it settles onto skin, rich caramel and warm vanilla create a dense, powdery drydown. It suits cold winter afternoons when…

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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, Dhahab or Pink Sugar?

Dhahab takes 5 of 7 categories. Dhahab is rated 4.33/5 from 141 votes; Pink Sugar is rated 3.73/5 from 14,799 votes. Choose Dhahab for a caramel and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Pink Sugar for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dhahab or Pink Sugar?

Dhahab lasts longest (Dhahab 72/100, Pink Sugar 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dhahab or Pink Sugar?

Pink Sugar projects furthest (Pink Sugar 63/100, Dhahab 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dhahab and Pink Sugar smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share caramel, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Orange, Bergamot, Caramel and Vanilla.

Is Dhahab or Pink Sugar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dhahab is the stronger pick. For winter, Dhahab is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dhahab and Pink Sugar?

Dhahab has top notes of Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Caramel and Cedar, a base of Vanilla and Musk. Pink Sugar has top notes of Raspberry, Orange, Bergamot and Fig Leaf, heart notes of Cotton Candy, Licorice, Strawberry and Red Berries, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Musk and Tonka Bean.