Fragrance comparison

Pink Pearl vs Shu Uemura

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 81 ratings analysed

Pink Pearl

Bi-es

3.4269 votes

Rank #27,686 PatchouliRose

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Shu Uemura

3.8312 votes

Rank #53,837 SweetWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Pink Pearl
Choose it for a patchouli and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.
Shu Uemura
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Pink Pearl2/4

Shu Uemura2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pink PearlBi-es

Shu UemuraShu Uemura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 35%Had 41%Want 24%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 19%Want 62%

Category winnerShu UemuraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

29%Dislike

4%Hate

69 votes

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPink Pearl

SillageShu Uemura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

rose92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

woody61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachBergamot

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliVanilla

Top

Black CurrantApricotBergamotPeachOrangeCoconut

Heart

JasmineMarigoldIrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangRose

Base

VanillaCastoreumTonka BeanMossCivetAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer52

Fall100

Winter80

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,686

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#53,837

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPink PearlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pink Pearl by Bi-es is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance tailored for women, highlighting a fruity opening of peach and bergamot. The scent develops through a rose and lily-of-the-valley heart, anchored by a patchouli and vanilla base. It offers a straightforward, modern design suitable for casual, everyday wear throughou…

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Shu Uemura by Shu Uemura launches with a bright, unusual burst of tart black currant and ripe peach, backed by a surprising splash of sweet coconut. As the initial fruitiness settles on the skin, a heavy floral heart of powdery iris, earthy marigold, and rich rose begins to dominate the air. The base introduces a dark…

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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 Pearl or Shu Uemura?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pink Pearl is rated 3.42/5 from 69 votes; Shu Uemura is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose Pink Pearl for a patchouli and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall. Choose Shu Uemura for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pink Pearl or Shu Uemura?

Pink Pearl lasts longest (Pink Pearl 67/100, Shu Uemura 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pink Pearl or Shu Uemura?

Shu Uemura projects furthest (Shu Uemura 79/100, Pink Pearl 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pink Pearl and Shu Uemura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Pink Pearl or Shu Uemura better for summer or winter?

Shu Uemura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pink Pearl and Shu Uemura?

Pink Pearl has top notes of Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli and Vanilla. Shu Uemura has top notes of Black Currant, Apricot, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Castoreum, Tonka Bean and Moss.