Fragrance comparison

Pink Pepper vs Formula 15

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 121 ratings analysed

Pink Pepper

Marks & Spencer

3.99111 votes

Rank #17,082 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Formula 15

Miglot

4.5010 votes

Rank #42,081 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Formula 15 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Pink Pepper
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Formula 15
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pink Pepper2/5

Formula 153/5

Ratings & consensus: Formula 15
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Formula 15
Sillage & projection: Formula 15
Value for money: Pink Pepper
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pink Pepper

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pink PepperMarks & Spencer

Formula 15Miglot

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 66%Had 20%Want 14%

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 45%Had 10%Want 45%

Category winnerFormula 15Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

56%Like

17%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

111 votes

70%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityFormula 15

SillageFormula 15

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPink PepperBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

soft spicy84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

white floral90%

woody80%

musky70%

powdery60%

aromatic50%

Scent match69%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Pink PepperJasmineLemonBergamotOrange BlossomAmberMuskCardamomVanillaWhite FlowersCedarPetitgrain

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotLemonOrange BlossomPear

Heart

JasminePink PepperPetitgrain

Base

MuskCedarAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Jasmine, Lemon and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Pink Pepper, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer51

Fall63

Winter44

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer100

Fall40

Winter60

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,082

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#42,081

PerfumerKristof Lefebre

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPink PepperHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pink Pepper by Marks & Spencer offers a bright, cheerful mix of sparkling citrus and gentle spices built for relaxed daytime wear. The opening bursts with sunny bergamot and lemon, sharpened by a lively sprinkle of pink pepper and leafy petitgrain. As the brightness softens, clean white flowers, jasmine, and sweet ora…

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Formula 15 is a soft citrus, white floral and musk fragrance with a clean woody base. Bergamot, lemon and pear give it a bright opening, while orange blossom, jasmine and musk make it feel smooth, airy and close to skin. It suits someone who wants an easy unisex Eau de Parfum for daytime wear, especially in spring or …

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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 Pepper or Formula 15?

Formula 15 takes 3 of 5 categories. Pink Pepper is rated 3.99/5 from 111 votes; Formula 15 is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Pink Pepper for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Formula 15 for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pink Pepper or Formula 15?

Formula 15 lasts longest (Formula 15 60/100, Pink Pepper 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pink Pepper or Formula 15?

Formula 15 projects furthest (Formula 15 54/100, Pink Pepper 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pink Pepper and Formula 15 smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and musky accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Lemon and Bergamot.

Is Pink Pepper or Formula 15 better for summer or winter?

Pink Pepper suits daytime wear; Formula 15 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pink Pepper and Formula 15?

Pink Pepper features Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange Blossom. Formula 15 has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Orange Blossom and Pear, heart notes of Jasmine, Pink Pepper and Petitgrain, a base of Musk, Cedar, Amber and Sandalwood.