Fragrance comparison

Pink Princesse vs Sulky

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 122 ratings analysed

Pink Princesse

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.81103 votes

Rank #20,218 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Sulky

Luciano Soprani

3.8919 votes

Rank #53,307 AromaticFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sulky takes 3 of 5 categories.

Pink Princesse
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sulky
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pink Princesse2/5

Sulky3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pink PrincessePrincesse Marina De Bourbon

SulkyLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 34%Had 30%Want 36%

3.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 37%Want 29%

Category winnerPink PrincesseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

103 votes

32%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySulky

SillageSulky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSulkyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

musky84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Red AppleAmalfi LemonPearPink Pepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

TeaRoseFreesia

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskVetiverVirginia Cedar

Top

PineappleBlack CurrantRed AppleGrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

JasmineLavenderGeraniumNutmegMintTarragon

Base

AmberTonka BeanVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchoulioak moss

InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Amalfi Lemon, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Pink Princesse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer56

Fall26

Winter13

Day100

Night15

Spring100

Summer57

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,218

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#53,307

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPink PrincesseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pink Princesse offers a bright, crisp scent built around fresh orchard fruits and sheer florals. The fragrance starts with crisp red apple, sparkling Amalfi lemon, juicy pear, and a mild pop of pink pepper. As the sharp fruitiness settles, a refreshing heart of tea unfolds alongside dewy rose and freesia petals. The d…

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Sulky by Luciano Soprani is an aromatic fougere that leans into sharp, fruity citrus. It blends pineapple and red apple with a cool, peppery mint heart. This 2005 release is designed for men who want a crisp, professional scent for daily office wear. It feels clean, energetic, and remains anchored by a traditional bas…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pink Princesse or Sulky?

Sulky takes 3 of 5 categories. Pink Princesse is rated 3.81/5 from 103 votes; Sulky is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes. Choose Pink Princesse for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sulky for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pink Princesse or Sulky?

Sulky lasts longest (Sulky 68/100, Pink Princesse 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pink Princesse or Sulky?

Sulky projects furthest (Sulky 67/100, Pink Princesse 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pink Princesse and Sulky smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Amalfi Lemon, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.

Is Pink Princesse or Sulky better for summer or winter?

Pink Princesse suits daytime wear; Sulky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pink Princesse and Sulky?

Pink Princesse has top notes of Red Apple, Amalfi Lemon, Pear and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tea, Rose and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar. Sulky has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant, Red Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Sandalwood.