Fragrance comparison

Obsidian vs Pink Shimmer Secret

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 128 ratings analysed

Obsidian

Kevin Schepis

3.8211 votes

Rank #59,853 FruitySweet

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62%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Pink Shimmer Secret

Maison Alhambra

3.91117 votes

Rank #15,802 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pink Shimmer Secret takes 4 of 5 categories.

Obsidian
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pink Shimmer Secret
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Obsidian1/5

Pink Shimmer Secret4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ObsidianKevin Schepis

Pink Shimmer SecretMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 89%

3.91/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 53%Had 12%Want 35%

Category winnerPink Shimmer SecretRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

26%Love

50%Like

16%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

117 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillagePink Shimmer Secret

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value77

Category winnerPink Shimmer SecretBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet86%

tropical72%

fresh58%

white floral44%

citrus30%

fruity100%

sweet92%

floral84%

fresh77%

woody69%

mossy61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PassionfruitStrawberryGrapefruitPineappleTangerine

Heart

JasmineVanilla OrchidRed BerriesPeony

Base

Woody NotesMusk

Top

PineappleGrapefruitStrawberry

Heart

PeonyRed BerriesOrchidLilyJasmine

Base

OakmossWoody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Grapefruit, Pineapple and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night57

Spring91

Summer100

Fall24

Winter21

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,853

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,802

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerPink Shimmer SecretHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Obsidian by Kevin Schepis is a fruit-forward blend that leans heavily into tropical notes like passionfruit and pineapple. The scent opens with a bright, syrupy burst, drying down into a warm base of musk and soft woods. It is best suited for casual daytime wear during the warmer spring and summer months when its swee…

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Pink Shimmer Secret by Maison Alhambra is a light, feminine fragrance that opens with a bright burst of pineapple and grapefruit. This floral-fruity scent is built on a base of musk and woody notes. It provides a clean, energetic vibe that works perfectly for casual spring days or as an easy-to-reach scent after a wor…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Obsidian or Pink Shimmer Secret?

Pink Shimmer Secret takes 4 of 5 categories. Obsidian is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Pink Shimmer Secret is rated 3.91/5 from 117 votes. Choose Obsidian for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pink Shimmer Secret for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Obsidian or Pink Shimmer Secret?

They last about the same: Obsidian 57/100, Pink Shimmer Secret 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Obsidian or Pink Shimmer Secret?

Pink Shimmer Secret projects furthest (Pink Shimmer Secret 49/100, Obsidian 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obsidian and Pink Shimmer Secret smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and fresh accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Grapefruit, Pineapple and Jasmine.

Is Obsidian or Pink Shimmer Secret better for summer or winter?

Obsidian suits daytime wear; Pink Shimmer Secret suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsidian and Pink Shimmer Secret?

Obsidian has top notes of Passionfruit, Strawberry, Grapefruit and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, Vanilla Orchid, Red Berries and Peony, a base of Woody Notes and Musk. Pink Shimmer Secret has top notes of Pineapple, Grapefruit and Strawberry, heart notes of Peony, Red Berries, Orchid and Lily, a base of Oakmoss, Woody Notes and Musk.