Fragrance comparison

Paris vs Pink Evidence

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 5,791 ratings analysed

4 wins

Paris

Yves Saint Laurent

3.885,729 votes

Rank #1,106 PowderyFloral

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Pink Evidence

Herve Gambs Paris

3.7962 votes

Rank #17,903 VioletPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris takes 4 of 7 categories.

Paris
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Pink Evidence
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Paris4/7

Pink Evidence2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParisYves Saint Laurent

Pink EvidenceHerve Gambs Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 5,729 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 38%Had 23%Want 39%

Category winnerParisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

5,729 votes

24%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityParis

SillageParis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value53

Category winnerPink EvidenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

rose84%

violet77%

yellow floral69%

green61%

violet100%

powdery92%

floral84%

iris77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both powdery, violet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseMimosaHiacynthGeraniumGreen NotesOrange BlossomNasturtiumHawthorn

Heart

VioletLilyYlang-YlangLime BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrris Root

Base

IrisHeliotropeMuskSandalwoodOakmossAmberCedar

Top

YuzuHawthorn

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmine

Base

VioletIris

InformationalShared notesHawthorn, Violet, Ylang-Ylang 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer58

Fall58

Winter27

Day100

Night32

Category winnerPink EvidenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women93

Men8

Unisex0

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,106

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#17,903

PerfumerHerve Gambs

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yves Saint Laurent Paris is a cheerful, romantic floral centered around bright pink rose, powdery violet, and honeyed mimosa. Created in 1983, it bursts open with a lush garden medley of fresh geranium, hyacinth, and green leaves before settling into a warm cosmetic powder heart. As it warms on the skin, soft iris, cr…

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Pink Evidence by Herve Gambs Paris opens with a tart splash of Japanese yuzu citrus paired with crisp hawthorn, instantly cutting through traditional floral sweetness. As the scent warms on your skin, a lush bouquet of creamy ylang-ylang and clean jasmine petals blooms into view. The real signature of this fragrance e…

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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, Paris or Pink Evidence?

Paris takes 4 of 7 categories. Paris is rated 3.88/5 from 5,729 votes; Pink Evidence is rated 3.79/5 from 62 votes. Choose Paris for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Pink Evidence for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris or Pink Evidence?

Paris lasts longest (Paris 73/100, Pink Evidence 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris or Pink Evidence?

Paris projects furthest (Paris 67/100, Pink Evidence 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris and Pink Evidence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and floral accords. Common notes include Hawthorn, Violet, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Paris or Pink Evidence better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Paris and Pink Evidence?

Paris has top notes of Rose, Mimosa, Hiacynth and Geranium, heart notes of Violet, Lily, Ylang-Ylang and Lime Blossom, a base of Iris, Heliotrope, Musk and Sandalwood. Pink Evidence has top notes of Yuzu and Hawthorn, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Violet and Iris.