Fragrance comparison

Ink Pink vs Shades Of Lust

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

Ink Pink

Chris Adams

2.673 votes

Rank #64,727 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Shades Of Lust

Zara

3.4953 votes

Rank #18,610 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shades Of Lust takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ink Pink
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Shades Of Lust
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ink Pink1/4

Shades Of Lust3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shades Of Lust
Sillage & projection: Ink Pink
Value for money: Shades Of Lust
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shades Of Lust

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ink PinkChris Adams

Shades Of LustZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 27%Want 73%

3.49/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

67%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

21%Love

40%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

9%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate42

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityShades Of Lust

SillageInk Pink

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value80

Category winnerShades Of LustBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

musky84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

white floral88%

sweet77%

musky65%

powdery53%

citrus42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotFruity NotesCaramelPineappleWhite Peach

Heart2-3 hrs

VioletRoseYlang-YlangOrange Blossom

Base5-8 hrs

MuskPatchouliTonka BeanSugar

Top

White Peach

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesWhite Peach, Orange Blossom and Musk. Durations are only published for Ink Pink, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night46

Spring100

Summer76

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night55

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Date 23%Work 20%Party 17%

Men3

Unisex6

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerShades Of LustHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ink Pink by Chris Adams kicks off with a bright splash of white peach, candied pineapple, and a generous drizzle of warm caramel. It wastes no time getting to the point. The first three minutes carry a noticeable blast of cosmetic alcohol, but that evaporates quickly into a plush, sweet haze. As the heart unfolds, a d…

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Zara Shades Of Lust opens with an intense spray of white peach that carries a crisp, slightly sharp fruitiness. The heart quickly unfolds with fresh orange blossom, softening the initial fruit pop into a lush white floral profile. As hours pass, the scent settles into a dense base of powdery musk that adds warmth and …

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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, Ink Pink or Shades Of Lust?

Shades Of Lust takes 3 of 4 categories. Ink Pink is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes; Shades Of Lust is rated 3.49/5 from 53 votes. Choose Ink Pink for a powdery and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Shades Of Lust for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ink Pink or Shades Of Lust?

They last about the same: Shades Of Lust 62/100, Ink Pink 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ink Pink or Shades Of Lust?

Ink Pink projects furthest (Ink Pink 88/100, Shades Of Lust 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ink Pink and Shades Of Lust smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include White Peach, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is Ink Pink or Shades Of Lust better for summer or winter?

Ink Pink suits daytime wear; Shades Of Lust suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ink Pink and Shades Of Lust?

Ink Pink has top notes of Bergamot, Fruity Notes, Caramel and Pineapple, heart notes of Violet, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Sugar. Shades Of Lust has top notes of White Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk.