Fragrance comparison

Mini Pink vs Flirt Issimo

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 278 ratings analysed

Mini Pink

Ulric de Varens

3.67264 votes

Rank #8,188 CaramelVanilla

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Flirt Issimo

Luciano Soprani

3.5714 votes

Rank #58,457 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Mini Pink
Choose it for a caramel and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Flirt Issimo
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mini Pink2/4

Flirt Issimo2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini PinkUlric de Varens

Flirt IssimoLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 264 votes

Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%

3.57/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

Category winnerMini PinkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

45%Like

8%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

264 votes

21%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityFlirt Issimo

SillageFlirt Issimo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

caramel100%

vanilla88%

woody77%

powdery65%

sweet53%

balsamic42%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

caramel77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both caramel, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CaramelVanilleSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black CurrantBlackberryBergamotPineappleMelon

Heart

JasmineAfrican Orange FlowerRoseLilac

Base

CaramelPralineVetiverMuskIrisSandalwoodPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesCaramel and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Mini Pink, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex8

Women89

Casual 39%Date 24%Party 20%Work 17%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#58,457

PerfumerBenoist Lapouza

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMini PinkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mini Pink by Ulric de Varens brings an uncomplicated rush of warm sweetness right out of the gate. Expect a quick solvent sting for three minutes before molten caramel takes full command. The sugar is distinct. Soon, a soft vanilla note rounds out the edges, keeping the gourmand character cozy rather than prickly. As …

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Flirt Issimo by Luciano Soprani captures a sharp, fruity energy that settles into a cozy, caramel-infused gourmand base. Launched in 2006, this fragrance relies on a medley of black currant, blackberry, and pineapple notes to lead, followed by a warm, praline-rich dry-down. It functions best during casual spring days …

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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, Mini Pink or Flirt Issimo?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mini Pink is rated 3.67/5 from 264 votes; Flirt Issimo is rated 3.57/5 from 14 votes. Choose Mini Pink for a caramel and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Flirt Issimo for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Pink or Flirt Issimo?

Flirt Issimo lasts longest (Flirt Issimo 80/100, Mini Pink 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Pink or Flirt Issimo?

Flirt Issimo projects furthest (Flirt Issimo 75/100, Mini Pink 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Pink and Flirt Issimo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share caramel, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Caramel and Sandalwood.

Is Mini Pink or Flirt Issimo better for summer or winter?

Mini Pink suits evening wear; Flirt Issimo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Pink and Flirt Issimo?

Mini Pink features Caramel, Vanille and Sandalwood. Flirt Issimo has top notes of Black Currant, Blackberry, Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, African Orange Flower, Rose and Lilac, a base of Caramel, Praline, Vetiver and Musk.