Fragrance comparison

Drowning in Zest vs Insouciante Rose & Pink berries

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

Drowning in Zest

The Dua Brand

3.673 votes

Rank #61,666 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Insouciante Rose & Pink berries

Parfums de la Bastide

—0 votes

Rank #75,937 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drowning in Zest takes 2 of 2 categories.

Drowning in Zest
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Insouciante Rose & Pink berries
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character.

Drowning in Zest2/2

Insouciante Rose & Pink berries0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Drowning in Zest
Fragranxe ranking: Drowning in Zest

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Drowning in ZestThe Dua Brand

Insouciante Rose & Pink berriesParfums de la Bastide

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 56%Had 13%Want 31%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

rose69%

citrus61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black CurrantTurkish RoseBlood OrangeBlack PepperGreen NotesPink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAmbergrisTangerineBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Blood OrangeBlack PepperBlackcurrantPink PepperSandalwoodPatchouliJasmineRose

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDrowning in ZestLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night47

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 37%Work 26%Date 21%Party 16%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 31%Date 21%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#75,937

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDrowning in ZestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Drowning in Zest opens with a rush of sweet blood orange, tangy tangerine, and crisp bergamot that smells like a cold citrus soda on a sunny morning. As the bright fruit settles into your skin, smooth vanilla and warm tonka bean rise up, turning the sharp peel into a creamy orange ice pop. A dash of blue ginger, cinna…

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Spritz this on a bright morning. Insouciante Rose & Pink berries kicks off with tart blood orange, fizzy pink pepper, and a tart splash of crushed blackcurrant. You get an instant sparkle like chilling pink champagne in the sun. Within twenty minutes, the initial spicy fizz calms down to reveal a dewy French rose acco…

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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.

Do Drowning in Zest and Insouciante Rose & Pink berries smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Blood Orange, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper.

Is Drowning in Zest or Insouciante Rose & Pink berries better for summer or winter?

Drowning in Zest suits daytime wear; Insouciante Rose & Pink berries suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Drowning in Zest and Insouciante Rose & Pink berries?

Drowning in Zest features Black Currant, Turkish Rose, Blood Orange, Black Pepper and Green Notes. Insouciante Rose & Pink berries features Blood Orange, Black Pepper, Blackcurrant, Pink Pepper and Sandalwood.