Fragrance comparison

Pink Is In The Air vs No.8 Cerulean Crystal

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pink Is In The Air

Mandarina Duck

3.6715 votes

Rank #48,792 FruityWoody

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52%scent match

Some overlap

No.8 Cerulean Crystal

Arcadia

3.7020 votes

Rank #55,405 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pink Is In The Air takes 3 of 4 categories.

Pink Is In The Air
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No.8 Cerulean Crystal
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pink Is In The Air3/4

No.8 Cerulean Crystal1/4

Ratings & consensus: No.8 Cerulean Crystal
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pink Is In The Air
Sillage & projection: Pink Is In The Air
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pink Is In The Air

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pink Is In The AirMandarina Duck

No.8 Cerulean CrystalArcadia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

3.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 51%Had 15%Want 34%

Category winnerNo.8 Cerulean CrystalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

20%Love

45%Like

20%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityPink Is In The Air

SillagePink Is In The Air

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value48

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

floral86%

fresh72%

sweet58%

white floral44%

aquatic30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleTangerineBlack Currant

Heart2-3 hrs

PeachJasmineWater LilyFreesia

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverSandalwoodWhite Musk

Top

Honeydew BlossomBlack CurrantPineappleLotusCitrusesQuinceWater Lily

Heart

JasmineLily of the ValleyMay Rose

Base

IrisSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Black Currant, Jasmine and Water Lily. Durations are only published for Pink Is In The Air, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall80

Winter20

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer67

Fall22

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 15%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,792

PerfumerSylvie Fischer

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#55,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPink Is In The AirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck Pink Is In The Air delivers a bright burst of sparkling energy from the first press of the atomizer. Expect a quick three-minute solvent lift before the juicy fruit takes hold. Tart black currant and zesty tangerine cut straight through a sugary wave of fresh yellow pineapple. The opening feels unapolog…

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No.8 Cerulean Crystal opens with a bright, juicy mix of pineapple, black currant, quince, and watery florals that gives it a clean fruity sparkle. As it settles, jasmine, rose, iris, sandalwood, and vetiver keep it soft rather than sugary. It reads as a fresh floral fruity scent with an airy, daytime feel. It may suit…

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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, Pink Is In The Air or No.8 Cerulean Crystal?

Pink Is In The Air takes 3 of 4 categories. Pink Is In The Air is rated 3.67/5 from 15 votes; No.8 Cerulean Crystal is rated 3.70/5 from 20 votes. Choose Pink Is In The Air for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No.8 Cerulean Crystal for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pink Is In The Air or No.8 Cerulean Crystal?

Pink Is In The Air lasts longest (Pink Is In The Air 64/100, No.8 Cerulean Crystal 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pink Is In The Air or No.8 Cerulean Crystal?

Pink Is In The Air projects furthest (Pink Is In The Air 55/100, No.8 Cerulean Crystal 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pink Is In The Air and No.8 Cerulean Crystal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Black Currant, Jasmine and Water Lily.

Is Pink Is In The Air or No.8 Cerulean Crystal better for summer or winter?

Pink Is In The Air suits daytime wear; No.8 Cerulean Crystal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pink Is In The Air and No.8 Cerulean Crystal?

Pink Is In The Air has top notes of Pineapple, Tangerine and Black Currant, heart notes of Peach, Jasmine, Water Lily and Freesia, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and White Musk. No.8 Cerulean Crystal has top notes of Honeydew Blossom, Black Currant, Pineapple and Lotus, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and May Rose, a base of Iris, Sandalwood and Vetiver.