Fragrance comparison

Mr Red vs Mr Pink

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mr Red

Parfums de Rue

4.004 votes

Rank #53,622 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Mr Pink

Parfums de Rue

4.673 votes

Rank #52,421 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mr Red takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mr Red
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mr Pink
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mr Red4/5

Mr Pink1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mr RedParfums de Rue

Mr PinkParfums de Rue

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 16%Had 0%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityMr Red

SillageMr Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMr RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

aldehydic77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

coconut69%

marine61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

StrawberryRaspberryCaramel

Heart2-4 hrs

PeachAldehydes

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaOud

Top15-30 mins

Aquatic notesStrawberryPineappleRaspberry

Heart2-4 hrs

CoconutOrange BlossomCaramelBulgarian Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskVanillaMoroccan CedarPatchouliOud

Category winnerMr RedLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Date 32%Party 29%Casual 27%Work 12%

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Casual 38%Date 24%Party 21%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,622

PerfumerLARCHITECT

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#52,421

PerfumerLARCHITECT

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMr PinkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mr Red by Parfums de Rue bursts open with a loud splash of sweet strawberry, tart raspberry, and warm melted caramel. The opening is thick and unmistakably candy-like. Within twenty minutes, the initial sugar rush calms down as fizzy aldehydes lift a soft peach heart. This prevents the sweetness from turning sticky. T…

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Mr Pink by Parfums de Rue puts a sun-drenched twist on modern fruity gourmands. Three sprays are plenty. The opening hits immediately with ripe strawberry, tart pineapple, and an airy splash of aquatic notes that feels like sea spray over fresh fruit salad. Within twenty minutes, the aquatic bite softens into creamy c…

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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, Mr Red or Mr Pink?

Mr Red takes 4 of 5 categories. Mr Red is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Mr Pink is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Mr Red for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mr Pink for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mr Red or Mr Pink?

Mr Red lasts longest (Mr Red 60/100, Mr Pink 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mr Red or Mr Pink?

Mr Red projects furthest (Mr Red 63/100, Mr Pink 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mr Red and Mr Pink smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Raspberry, Caramel and Patchouli.

Is Mr Red or Mr Pink better for summer or winter?

Mr Red suits evening wear; Mr Pink suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mr Red and Mr Pink?

Mr Red has top notes of Strawberry, Raspberry and Caramel, heart notes of Peach and Aldehydes, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Oud. Mr Pink has top notes of Aquatic notes, Strawberry, Pineapple and Raspberry, heart notes of Coconut, Orange Blossom, Caramel and Bulgarian Rose, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Moroccan Cedar and Patchouli.