Fragrance comparison

Pheromone Pearl vs Niina Secrets

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 128 ratings analysed

Pheromone Pearl

Marilyn Miglin

4.405 votes

Rank #42,261 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Niina Secrets

Eudora

3.85123 votes

Rank #18,228 WoodyNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Pheromone Pearl
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Niina Secrets
Choose it for a woody and nutty character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pheromone Pearl2/4

Niina Secrets2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pheromone Pearl
Sillage & projection: Pheromone Pearl
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Niina Secrets
Fragranxe ranking: Niina Secrets

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pheromone PearlMarilyn Miglin

Niina SecretsEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

3.85/ 5 · 123 votes

Have 56%Had 16%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

30%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

123 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPheromone Pearl

SillagePheromone Pearl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

woody100%

nutty92%

sweet84%

cherry77%

fruity69%

green61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Bitter OrangePomeloCassis

Heart2 to 3 hours

VioletBulgarian RoseJasmine Sambac

Base3 to 4 hours

CedarAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

CherryCassisPearPistachioMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Jasmine SambacMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyVioletLavender

Base4-6 hrs

HazelnutCoconutSandalwoodMuskCedar

Category winnerNiina SecretsLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day100

Night68

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex1

Women99

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,261

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#18,228

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerNiina SecretsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pheromone Pearl by Marilyn Miglin is a floral woody musk that takes a bright, tangy approach to daily wear. It opens with a splash of tart pomelo, crisp bitter orange, and dark cassis. This energetic citrus start soon meets a gentle floral heart of powdery violet, Bulgarian rose, and jasmine sambac. The base grounds t…

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Niina Secrets by Eudora delivers an instant splash of candied cherry, crisp pear, and sparkling mandarin right out of the nozzle. The initial alcohol clears fast. Once those solvents settle, a gentle floral heart of jasmine sambac and soft violet tempers the sugary fruit syrup. You will notice a warm base of roasted h…

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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, Pheromone Pearl or Niina Secrets?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pheromone Pearl is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Niina Secrets is rated 3.85/5 from 123 votes. Choose Pheromone Pearl for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Niina Secrets for a woody and nutty character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone Pearl or Niina Secrets?

Pheromone Pearl lasts longest (Pheromone Pearl 60/100, Niina Secrets 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone Pearl or Niina Secrets?

Pheromone Pearl projects furthest (Pheromone Pearl 50/100, Niina Secrets 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone Pearl and Niina Secrets smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cassis, Violet, Jasmine Sambac and Cedar.

Is Pheromone Pearl or Niina Secrets better for summer or winter?

Pheromone Pearl suits daytime wear; Niina Secrets suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pheromone Pearl and Niina Secrets?

Pheromone Pearl has top notes of Bitter Orange, Pomelo and Cassis, heart notes of Violet, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Cedar, Amber and Musk. Niina Secrets has top notes of Cherry, Cassis, Pear and Pistachio, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Hazelnut, Coconut, Sandalwood and Musk.