Fragrance comparison

Fabulous vs Pink Shell

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fabulous

Mark Des Vince

4.1811 votes

Rank #33,234 White FloralMusky

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Pink Shell

Vinci

4.0010 votes

Rank #52,732 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fabulous takes 4 of 5 categories.

Fabulous
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pink Shell
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fabulous4/5

Pink Shell1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FabulousMark Des Vince

Pink ShellVinci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 30%Had 22%Want 48%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 56%

Category winnerFabulousRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

30%Love

40%Like

30%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFabulous

SillageFabulous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value94

Category winnerPink ShellBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky83%

fruity65%

floral48%

animalic30%

fruity100%

sweet91%

fresh83%

floral74%

white floral65%

citrus56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

HoneysuckleTangerineRose

Heart2 to 4 hours

JasmineWhite FlowersTiare FlowerPeony

Base3 to 5 hours

VelvetWoody NotesMusk

Top

StrawberryPineapplePassionfruitGrapefruitTangerine

Heart

Lily of the ValleyVanilla OrchidPeonyJasmineRed Berries

Base

MuskWoody NotesOakmoss

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Jasmine, Peony and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Fabulous, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall71

Winter57

Day100

Night63

Spring33

Summer100

Fall17

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,234

PerfumerFaizal C.P

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#52,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFabulousHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fabulous by Mark Des Vince is a bright, feminine floral perfume built around lush white floral blossoms and soft woods. The scent opens with a lively blend of sweet honeysuckle, juicy tangerine, and fresh rose petals. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, the fragrance reveals a rich bouquet of jasmine, tiare flower,…

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Pink Shell by Vinci opens with a loud splash of sweet strawberry and sour grapefruit, drying down into a soft, musky base. It is a sugary, youth-skewing floral fruity blend that wears best during hot July days at the beach or casual weekend outings.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fabulous or Pink Shell?

Fabulous takes 4 of 5 categories. Fabulous is rated 4.18/5 from 11 votes; Pink Shell is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Fabulous for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pink Shell for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fabulous or Pink Shell?

Fabulous lasts longest (Fabulous 58/100, Pink Shell 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fabulous or Pink Shell?

Fabulous projects furthest (Fabulous 56/100, Pink Shell 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fabulous and Pink Shell smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Jasmine, Peony and Woody Notes.

Is Fabulous or Pink Shell better for summer or winter?

Fabulous suits daytime wear; Pink Shell suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fabulous and Pink Shell?

Fabulous has top notes of Honeysuckle, Tangerine and Rose, heart notes of Jasmine, White Flowers, Tiare Flower and Peony, a base of Velvet, Woody Notes and Musk. Pink Shell has top notes of Strawberry, Pineapple, Passionfruit and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Vanilla Orchid, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Woody Notes and Oakmoss.