Fragrance comparison

Liu Jo Gold vs Pink Flambé

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 836 ratings analysed

Liu Jo Gold

Liu Jo

3.71187 votes

Rank #14,827 SweetVanilla

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7%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Pink Flambé

Zara

3.92649 votes

Rank #7,942 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pink Flambé takes 4 of 7 categories.

Liu Jo Gold
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Pink Flambé
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Liu Jo Gold3/7

Pink Flambé4/7

Ratings & consensus: Pink Flambé
Community sentiment: Pink Flambé
Longevity: Liu Jo Gold
Sillage & projection: Liu Jo Gold
Value for money: Pink Flambé
Versatility: Liu Jo Gold
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pink Flambé

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Liu Jo GoldLiu Jo

Pink FlambéZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 187 votes

Have 43%Had 22%Want 35%

3.92/ 5 · 649 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerPink FlambéRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

187 votes

26%Love

49%Like

16%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

649 votes

Category winnerPink FlambéMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLiu Jo Gold

SillageLiu Jo Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value78

Category winnerPink FlambéBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

sweet100%

vanilla92%

oud84%

leather77%

lactonic69%

rose61%

citrus100%

woody88%

musky77%

powdery65%

amber53%

aromatic42%

Scent match7%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Damask RosePearSorbetBergamot

Heart

PralineAgarwood (Oud)Leather

Base

VanillaPatchouliMusk

Top

Bergamot

Heart

LemonSorbet

Base

Cashmeran

InformationalShared notesSorbet and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer9

Fall95

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLiu Jo GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex20

Women76

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,827

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#7,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews52

Category winnerPink FlambéHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Liu Jo Gold opens with a bright splash of bergamot and chilled pear sorbet before settling into a warm heart of sweet praline, dark leather, and agarwood. Soft Damask rose cuts through the heavy gourmand base, while vanilla and patchouli anchor the dry down. It fits cold winter evenings when you want a rich, dark gour…

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Zara Pink Flambé opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and lemon sorbet before settling into a warm cashmeran base. It delivers a breezy, sugary citrus profile with a soft, powdery finish. Ideal for casual spring afternoons and warm summer days, this lightweight eau de toilette gives off a playful, candy-like sweetness…

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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, Liu Jo Gold or Pink Flambé?

Pink Flambé takes 4 of 7 categories. Liu Jo Gold is rated 3.71/5 from 187 votes; Pink Flambé is rated 3.92/5 from 649 votes. Choose Liu Jo Gold for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Pink Flambé for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Liu Jo Gold or Pink Flambé?

Liu Jo Gold lasts longest (Liu Jo Gold 67/100, Pink Flambé 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Liu Jo Gold or Pink Flambé?

Liu Jo Gold projects furthest (Liu Jo Gold 68/100, Pink Flambé 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Liu Jo Gold and Pink Flambé smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Sorbet and Bergamot.

Is Liu Jo Gold or Pink Flambé better for summer or winter?

For summer, Liu Jo Gold is the stronger pick. For winter, Liu Jo Gold is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Liu Jo Gold and Pink Flambé?

Liu Jo Gold has top notes of Damask Rose, Pear, Sorbet and Bergamot, heart notes of Praline, Agarwood (Oud) and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk. Pink Flambé has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Lemon and Sorbet, a base of Cashmeran.