Fragrance comparison

Pink Friday vs Suu

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,667 ratings analysed

Pink Friday

Nicki Minaj

3.272,036 votes

Rank #2,878 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Suu

Masaki Matsushima

3.78631 votes

Rank #16,617 FruityAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suu takes 5 of 7 categories.

Pink Friday
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Suu
Choose it for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pink Friday2/7

Suu5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pink FridayNicki Minaj

SuuMasaki Matsushima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.27/ 5 · 2,036 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 631 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerSuuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

1,961 votes

15%Love

62%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

631 votes

Category winnerSuuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySuu

SillageSuu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value62

Category winnerPink FridayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet90%

caramel80%

tropical70%

citrus60%

vanilla50%

fruity100%

aquatic92%

sweet84%

floral77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Carambola (Star Fruit)BlackberryItalian Mandarin

Heart

LotusStar Jasmine

Base

CaramelPearVanillaMuskWoodsy Notes

Top15-30 mins

PearPomeloCarambola (Star Fruit)

Heart2-3 hrs

LotusJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesCarambola (Star Fruit), Lotus, Pear and Musk. Durations are only published for Suu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night33

Category winnerSuuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,878

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews223

Overall rank#16,617

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerPink FridayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pink Friday by Nicki Minaj is a bright floral-fruity scent anchored in sweet caramel and star fruit. Launched in 2012, this fragrance serves as an approachable, youthful option for daily wear during spring or summer. It offers a playful, syrupy profile that fits well in casual social settings, making it a staple for t…

Reviews →

Masaki Matsushima Suu centers on crisp Asian pear, tart star fruit, and watery lotus blossoms over a pale cedar base. You get a dewy, refreshing burst immediately after spraying. The opening feels cooling, juicy, and faintly sour like fresh pomelo slices floating in chilled spring water. As the sharp fruit settles int…

Reviews →

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, Pink Friday or Suu?

Suu takes 5 of 7 categories. Pink Friday is rated 3.27/5 from 2,036 votes; Suu is rated 3.78/5 from 631 votes. Choose Pink Friday for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Suu for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pink Friday or Suu?

They last about the same: Suu 53/100, Pink Friday 52/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pink Friday or Suu?

Suu projects furthest (Suu 52/100, Pink Friday 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pink Friday and Suu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Carambola (Star Fruit), Lotus, Pear and Musk.

Is Pink Friday or Suu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pink Friday and Suu?

Pink Friday has top notes of Carambola (Star Fruit), Blackberry and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Lotus and Star Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Pear, Vanilla and Musk. Suu has top notes of Pear, Pomelo and Carambola (Star Fruit), heart notes of Lotus and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Cedar.