Fragrance comparison

Formula 15 vs Pink Pepper

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 121 ratings analysed

3 wins

Formula 15

Miglot

4.5010 votes

Rank #42,081 CitrusWhite Floral

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69%scent match

Closely related

Pink Pepper

Marks & Spencer

3.99111 votes

Rank #17,082 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Formula 15 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Formula 15
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pink Pepper
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Formula 153/5

Pink Pepper2/5

Ratings & consensus: Formula 15
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Formula 15
Sillage & projection: Formula 15
Value for money: Pink Pepper
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pink Pepper

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Formula 15Miglot

Pink PepperMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 45%Had 10%Want 45%

3.99/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 66%Had 20%Want 14%

Category winnerFormula 15Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

23%Love

56%Like

17%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

111 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFormula 15

SillageFormula 15

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value88

Category winnerPink PepperBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral90%

woody80%

musky70%

powdery60%

aromatic50%

white floral100%

citrus92%

soft spicy84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonOrange BlossomPear

Heart

JasminePink PepperPetitgrain

Base

MuskCedarAmberSandalwood

Notes

Pink PepperJasmineLemonBergamotOrange BlossomAmberMuskCardamomVanillaWhite FlowersCedarPetitgrain

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Pink Pepper, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall40

Winter60

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer51

Fall63

Winter44

Day100

Night28

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,081

PerfumerKristof Lefebre

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,082

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerPink PepperHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Formula 15 is a soft citrus, white floral and musk fragrance with a clean woody base. Bergamot, lemon and pear give it a bright opening, while orange blossom, jasmine and musk make it feel smooth, airy and close to skin. It suits someone who wants an easy unisex Eau de Parfum for daytime wear, especially in spring or …

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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, Formula 15 or Pink Pepper?

Formula 15 takes 3 of 5 categories. Formula 15 is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes; Pink Pepper is rated 3.99/5 from 111 votes. Choose Formula 15 for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pink Pepper for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Formula 15 or Pink Pepper?

Formula 15 lasts longest (Formula 15 60/100, Pink Pepper 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Formula 15 or Pink Pepper?

Formula 15 projects furthest (Formula 15 54/100, Pink Pepper 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Formula 15 and Pink Pepper smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Formula 15 or Pink Pepper better for summer or winter?

Formula 15 suits daytime wear; Pink Pepper suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Formula 15 and Pink Pepper?

Formula 15 has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Orange Blossom and Pear, heart notes of Jasmine, Pink Pepper and Petitgrain, a base of Musk, Cedar, Amber and Sandalwood. Pink Pepper features Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.