Fragrance comparison

Mini Pink vs Malibu Day

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 386 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mini Pink

Ulric de Varens

3.67264 votes

Rank #8,188 CaramelVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Malibu Day

Pamela Anderson

3.89122 votes

Rank #9,992 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mini Pink takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mini Pink
Choose it for a caramel and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Malibu Day
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Mini Pink4/7

Malibu Day3/7

Ratings & consensus: Malibu Day
Community sentiment: Malibu Day
Longevity: Mini Pink
Sillage & projection: Malibu Day
Value for money: Mini Pink
Versatility: Mini Pink
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

Malibu DayPamela Anderson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 264 votes

Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 23%Had 19%Want 57%

Category winnerMalibu DayRating 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

35%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerMalibu DayMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMini Pink

SillageMalibu Day

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMini PinkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

caramel100%

vanilla88%

woody77%

powdery65%

sweet53%

balsamic42%

white floral100%

sweet90%

fruity80%

caramel70%

vanilla60%

citrus50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both caramel, vanilla 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

Notes

HoneysuckleCaramelPralineWhite FlowersRed BerriesVanilleMandarin OrangeSandalwoodAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Vanille 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMini PinkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex8

Women89

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

Men8

Unisex8

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#9,992

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

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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Malibu Day by Pamela Anderson opens with a bright pop of mandarin orange and tart red berries that quickly softens into sweet honeysuckle. As the fruity top note settles, white flowers merge with warm caramel and praline to create a creamy, lactonic texture on skin. Ambered sandalwood in the base anchors the 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, Mini Pink or Malibu Day?

Mini Pink takes 4 of 7 categories. Mini Pink is rated 3.67/5 from 264 votes; Malibu Day is rated 3.89/5 from 122 votes. Choose Mini Pink for a caramel and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Malibu Day for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mini Pink or Malibu Day?

Mini Pink lasts longest (Mini Pink 62/100, Malibu Day 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Pink or Malibu Day?

Malibu Day projects furthest (Malibu Day 58/100, Mini Pink 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Pink and Malibu Day smell similar?

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

Is Mini Pink or Malibu Day better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mini Pink is the stronger pick. For winter, Mini Pink is the stronger pick. Mini Pink suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.