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Pink 2001 vs Rafale

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

Updated 494 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pink 2001 takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Pink 2001

    Choose it for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Rafale

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Pink 20013/5
Rafale2/5
Ratings & consensus
Pink 2001
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Pink 2001
Sillage & projection
Rafale
Value for money
Rafale
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Pink 2001

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Pink 2001Victoria's Secret
RafaleMolinard
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.09/ 5 · 479 votes
Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%
4.07/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 40%Had 24%Want 36%
Category winnerPink 2001Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
51%Like
1%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

479 votes

33%Love
53%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityPink 2001

SillageRafale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value65
¤ Price value71
Category winnerRafaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
fresh77%
fresh spicy69%
green61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
herbal70%
lavender60%
white floral50%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Juniper BerriesMandarin OrangeViolet LeafArtemisiaBergamot
Heart
PeonyFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli
Base
MuskVetiverVanillaSandalwood
Notes
JasmineBasilLavenderBergamotArtemisiaVetiverJuniper BerriesSandalwoodPatchouliLemonCedarMandarin Orange

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Mandarin Orange, Artemisia and Bergamot. 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
Winter19
Day–
Night–
Spring89
Summer100
Fall67
Winter22
Day100
Night13
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex4
Women96
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,638

PerfumerAnnie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews79

Overall rank#37,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerPink 2001Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Victoria's Secret Pink 2001 opens with a sharp, tart burst of juniper berries, mandarin orange, and bitter artemisia that immediately sets a cool green tone. As the crisp citrus settles, freesia, peony, and lily-of-the-valley emerge to create a dew-drenched floral heart with a clean, soapy bite. The dry-down rests on …

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Molinard Rafale is a crisp 1977 aromatic blend that opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon, mandarin orange, and crushed sweet basil. It feels like stepping into a sunlit French herb garden right after a cool morning rain, mixing bright citrus with clean herbal greenery. As it warms on the skin, French lavender and …

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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, Pink 2001 or Rafale?

Pink 2001 takes 3 of 5 categories. Pink 2001 is rated 4.09/5 from 479 votes; Rafale is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Pink 2001 for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Rafale for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pink 2001 or Rafale?

Pink 2001 lasts longest (Pink 2001 63/100, Rafale 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pink 2001 or Rafale?

Rafale projects furthest (Rafale 73/100, Pink 2001 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pink 2001 and Rafale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Mandarin Orange, Artemisia and Bergamot.

Is Pink 2001 or Rafale better for summer or winter?

Rafale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pink 2001 and Rafale?

Pink 2001 has top notes of Juniper Berries, Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Artemisia, heart notes of Peony, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Neroli, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Rafale features Jasmine, Basil, Lavender, Bergamot and Artemisia.

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