Fragrance comparison

Olyssia vs Pink Pepper

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 438 ratings analysed

4 wins

Olyssia

Sylvaine Delacourte

3.83327 votes

Rank #5,964 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Pink Pepper

Marks & Spencer

3.99111 votes

Rank #17,082 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Olyssia takes 4 of 7 categories.

Olyssia
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Pink Pepper
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Olyssia4/7

Pink Pepper3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OlyssiaSylvaine Delacourte

Pink PepperMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 327 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.99/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 66%Had 20%Want 14%

Category winnerPink PepperRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

56%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

231 votes

23%Love

56%Like

17%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

111 votes

Category winnerOlyssiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOlyssia

SillageOlyssia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value88

Category winnerPink PepperBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus83%

aromatic65%

warm spicy48%

sweet30%

white floral100%

citrus92%

soft spicy84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Orange BlossomJasminePetitgrainBitter OrangeCardamomMuskMandarin OrangeSandalwoodVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Pink PepperJasmineLemonBergamotOrange BlossomAmberMuskCardamomVanillaWhite FlowersCedarPetitgrain

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Jasmine, Petitgrain and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Pink Pepper, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer51

Fall63

Winter44

Day100

Night28

Category winnerPink PepperMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex32

Women66

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#17,082

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerOlyssiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Olyssia is a radiant floral composition centered on orange blossom. It opens with bright citrus notes, transitioning into a clean, waxy heart with hints of green petitgrain and soft jasmine. Perfect for spring days, this fragrance offers an energetic, nature-inspired profile that feels refined without being heavy. It …

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Pink Pepper by Marks & Spencer offers a bright, cheerful mix of sparkling citrus and gentle spices built for relaxed daytime wear. The opening bursts with sunny bergamot and lemon, sharpened by a lively sprinkle of pink pepper and leafy petitgrain. As the brightness softens, clean white flowers, jasmine, and sweet ora…

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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, Olyssia or Pink Pepper?

Olyssia takes 4 of 7 categories. Olyssia is rated 3.83/5 from 327 votes; Pink Pepper is rated 3.99/5 from 111 votes. Choose Olyssia for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Pink Pepper for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Olyssia or Pink Pepper?

Olyssia lasts longest (Olyssia 63/100, Pink Pepper 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Olyssia or Pink Pepper?

Olyssia projects furthest (Olyssia 56/100, Pink Pepper 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Olyssia and Pink Pepper smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Petitgrain and Cardamom.

Is Olyssia or Pink Pepper better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Olyssia and Pink Pepper?

Olyssia features Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Petitgrain, Bitter Orange and Cardamom. Pink Pepper features Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.