Fifth Change vs Pink Laundry
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fifth Change takes 3 of 4 categories.
Fifth ChangeChoose it for a iris and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Pink LaundryChoose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Fifth Change3/4
Pink Laundry1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Fifth Change
- Sillage & projection
- Fifth Change
- Value for money
- Fifth Change
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pink Laundry
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Fifth ChangeMilestone PerfumesPink LaundryAlchemistWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 70%Had 17%Want 13%
4.14/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 70%Had 0%Want 30%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
75%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
13%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
29%Love
57%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFifth Change
SillageFifth Change
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFifth ChangeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothiris100%
earthy92%
fresh84%
aldehydic77%
woody69%
powdery61%
aldehydic100%
fresh91%
white floral83%
powdery74%
rose65%
green56%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aldehydic, fresh and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesNeroliBergamotPeach
Heart
IrisLily of the ValleyYlang YlangRoseJasmine
Base
OakmossPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanilla
Top
AldehydesGreen NotesChamomile
Heart
RoseLily of the ValleyJasmine
Base
Powdery NotesSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Lily of the Valley, Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Spring75
Summer100
Fall25
Winter0
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#66,937
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#52,132
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPink LaundryHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFifth Change by Milestone Perfumes opens with a crisp breeze of soapy aldehydes and sharp bergamot, immediately mimicking the cold, clean air of an old-school vanity. As it settles onto the skin, a powdery bouquet of iris, jasmine, and waxy ylang-ylang takes over, shifting the scent from a bright citrus start to a den…
Reviews →Pink Laundry is a clean, airy aldehydic floral that leans fresh, soapy, and softly powdery. It opens with crisp aldehydes, green notes, and a gentle chamomile nuance, then turns into a bright bouquet of jasmine, lily of the valley, and rose. The dry-down stays smooth and comforting, with a musky, powdery feel over san…
Reviews →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, Fifth Change or Pink Laundry?
Fifth Change takes 3 of 4 categories. Fifth Change is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes; Pink Laundry is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Fifth Change for a iris and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Pink Laundry for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Fifth Change or Pink Laundry?
Fifth Change lasts longest (Fifth Change 73/100, Pink Laundry 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fifth Change or Pink Laundry?
Fifth Change projects furthest (Fifth Change 67/100, Pink Laundry 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fifth Change and Pink Laundry smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic, fresh and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lily of the Valley, Rose and Jasmine.
Is Fifth Change or Pink Laundry better for summer or winter?
Fifth Change suits day or night wear; Pink Laundry suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fifth Change and Pink Laundry?
Fifth Change has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Iris, Lily of the Valley, Ylang Ylang and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Pink Laundry has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes and Chamomile, heart notes of Rose, Lily of the Valley and Jasmine, a base of Powdery Notes, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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