Fragrance comparison

Mini Pink vs Vanilla Lust

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 383 ratings analysed

Mini Pink

Ulric de Varens

3.67264 votes

Rank #8,188 CaramelVanilla

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64%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Vanilla Lust

Jill Stuart

4.17119 votes

Rank #7,237 VanillaSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla Lust takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mini Pink
Choose it for a caramel and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vanilla Lust
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Mini Pink1/7

Vanilla Lust6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini PinkUlric de Varens

Vanilla LustJill Stuart

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 264 votes

Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

Category winnerVanilla LustRating 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

48%Love

34%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerVanilla LustMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityVanilla Lust

SillageVanilla Lust

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMini PinkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

caramel100%

vanilla88%

woody77%

powdery65%

sweet53%

balsamic42%

vanilla100%

sweet90%

caramel80%

coconut70%

white floral60%

powdery50%

Scent match64%Closely related · both vanilla, caramel 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

Vanille

Heart

CaramelCoconutNeroli

Base

Tiare FlowerSandalwood

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

Spring25

Summer28

Fall93

Winter100

Day97

Night100

Category winnerVanilla LustMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex8

Women89

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

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#7,237

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerVanilla LustHigher 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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Jill Stuart Vanilla Lust is a comforting gourmand Eau de Parfum centered on rich Madagascar vanilla, golden caramel, and creamy coconut milk. Opening with the pure sweetness of baking vanilla, it gently unfolds over a delicate heart of neroli and tropical tiare flower before settling into a warm sandalwood foundation.…

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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 Vanilla Lust?

Vanilla Lust takes 6 of 7 categories. Mini Pink is rated 3.67/5 from 264 votes; Vanilla Lust is rated 4.17/5 from 119 votes. Choose Mini Pink for a caramel and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vanilla Lust for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Pink or Vanilla Lust?

Vanilla Lust lasts longest (Vanilla Lust 72/100, Mini Pink 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Pink or Vanilla Lust?

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

Do Mini Pink and Vanilla Lust smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, caramel and sweet accords. Common notes include Caramel, Vanille and Sandalwood.

Is Mini Pink or Vanilla Lust better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanilla Lust is the stronger pick. For winter, Mini Pink is the stronger pick. Mini Pink suits evening wear; Vanilla Lust suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Pink and Vanilla Lust?

Mini Pink features Caramel, Vanille and Sandalwood. Vanilla Lust has top notes of Vanille, heart notes of Caramel, Coconut and Neroli, a base of Tiare Flower and Sandalwood.