Fragrance comparison

Pink Pepper vs Olyssia

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 438 ratings analysed

Pink Pepper

Marks & Spencer

3.99111 votes

Rank #17,082 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Olyssia

Sylvaine Delacourte

3.83327 votes

Rank #5,964 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Olyssia takes 4 of 7 categories.

Pink Pepper
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Olyssia
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Pink Pepper3/7

Olyssia4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pink PepperMarks & Spencer

OlyssiaSylvaine Delacourte

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 66%Had 20%Want 14%

3.83/ 5 · 327 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerPink PepperRating 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

25%Love

56%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

231 votes

Category winnerOlyssiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOlyssia

SillageOlyssia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value56

Category winnerPink PepperBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

soft spicy84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

citrus83%

aromatic65%

warm spicy48%

sweet30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and aromatic

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

Notes

Orange BlossomJasminePetitgrainBitter OrangeCardamomMuskMandarin OrangeSandalwoodVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Orange Blossom, Musk and Cardamom. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPink PepperMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Men2

Unisex32

Women66

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,082

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#5,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Category winnerOlyssiaHigher 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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Olyssia is a radiant floral composition centered on orange blossom. It opens with bright citrus notes, transitioning into a clean, waxy heart with hints of green petitgrain and soft jasmine. Perfect for spring days, this fragrance offers an energetic, nature-inspired profile that feels refined without being heavy. It …

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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 Olyssia?

Olyssia takes 4 of 7 categories. Pink Pepper is rated 3.99/5 from 111 votes; Olyssia is rated 3.83/5 from 327 votes. Choose Pink Pepper for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Olyssia for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pink Pepper or Olyssia?

Olyssia lasts longest (Olyssia 63/100, Pink Pepper 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pink Pepper or Olyssia?

Olyssia projects furthest (Olyssia 56/100, Pink Pepper 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pink Pepper and Olyssia smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Musk and Cardamom.

Is Pink Pepper or Olyssia better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pink Pepper and Olyssia?

Pink Pepper features Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange Blossom. Olyssia features Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Petitgrain, Bitter Orange and Cardamom.