Fragrance comparison

Eau de Citrus vs Pink Pepper

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 153 ratings analysed

5 wins

Eau de Citrus

Molinard

4.1942 votes

Rank #16,432 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Pink Pepper

Marks & Spencer

3.99111 votes

Rank #17,082 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Citrus takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eau de Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pink Pepper
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau de Citrus5/7

Pink Pepper2/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Citrus
Community sentiment: Eau de Citrus
Longevity: Eau de Citrus
Sillage & projection: Eau de Citrus
Value for money: Pink Pepper
Versatility: Pink Pepper
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Citrus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de CitrusMolinard

Pink PepperMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%

3.99/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 66%Had 20%Want 14%

Category winnerEau de CitrusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

69%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

23%Love

56%Like

17%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

111 votes

Category winnerEau de CitrusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEau de Citrus

SillageEau de Citrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value88

Category winnerPink PepperBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

white floral100%

citrus92%

soft spicy84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeGrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomPetitgrainWhite Flowers

Base

Tea LeafWhite MuskGuaiac Wood

Notes

Pink PepperJasmineLemonBergamotOrange BlossomAmberMuskCardamomVanillaWhite FlowersCedarPetitgrain

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and White Flowers. Durations are only published for Pink Pepper, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer100

Fall4

Winter9

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer51

Fall63

Winter44

Day100

Night28

Category winnerPink PepperMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,432

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#17,082

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerEau de CitrusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard Eau de Citrus opens with a crisp, energizing splash of freshly squeezed lime, zesty grapefruit, juicy mandarin orange, and bright bergamot. The initial burst feels like slicing into ripe citrus fruit on a warm morning, delivering immediate refreshment without smelling overly sweet or artificial. As the sharp …

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Pink Pepper by Marks & Spencer offers a bright, cheerful mix of sparkling citrus and gentle spices built for relaxed daytime wear. The opening bursts with sunny bergamot and lemon, sharpened by a lively sprinkle of pink pepper and leafy petitgrain. As the brightness softens, clean white flowers, jasmine, and sweet ora…

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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, Eau de Citrus or Pink Pepper?

Eau de Citrus takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau de Citrus is rated 4.19/5 from 42 votes; Pink Pepper is rated 3.99/5 from 111 votes. Choose Eau de Citrus for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pink Pepper for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Citrus or Pink Pepper?

Eau de Citrus lasts longest (Eau de Citrus 53/100, Pink Pepper 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Citrus or Pink Pepper?

Eau de Citrus projects furthest (Eau de Citrus 57/100, Pink Pepper 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Citrus and Pink Pepper smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and White Flowers.

Is Eau de Citrus or Pink Pepper better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Citrus is the stronger pick. For winter, Pink Pepper is the stronger pick. Eau de Citrus suits daytime wear; Pink Pepper suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Citrus and Pink Pepper?

Eau de Citrus has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and White Flowers, a base of Tea Leaf, White Musk and Guaiac Wood. Pink Pepper features Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.