Fragrance comparison

Pink Sugar vs Yes Gold

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 14,891 ratings analysed

Pink Sugar

Aquolina

3.7314,799 votes

Rank #1,545 SweetCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Yes Gold

Pupa

3.7792 votes

Rank #14,326 SweetCaramel

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Yes Gold takes 4 of 7 categories.

Pink Sugar
Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Yes Gold
Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Pink Sugar2/7

Yes Gold4/7

Ratings & consensus: Pink Sugar
Community sentiment: Yes Gold
Longevity: Yes Gold
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Yes Gold
Versatility: Yes Gold
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pink Sugar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pink SugarAquolina

Yes GoldPupa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 14,799 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 23%Had 29%Want 48%

Category winnerPink SugarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

14,799 votes

24%Love

52%Like

1%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerYes GoldMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityYes Gold

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value100

Category winnerYes GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

caramel86%

vanilla72%

fruity58%

soft spicy44%

powdery30%

sweet100%

caramel92%

patchouli84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

ozonic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both sweet and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryOrangeBergamotFig Leaf

Heart

Cotton CandyLicoriceStrawberryRed BerriesLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CaramelVanillaMuskTonka BeanSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

WatermelonSicilian OrangeRaspberry

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIndian JasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Caramel. Durations are only published for Yes Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerYes GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women97

Not enough votes yet

Date 38%Party 32%Casual 19%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,545

PerfumerGivaudan, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#14,326

PerfumerJean-Charles Niel

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerPink SugarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aquolina Pink Sugar opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, orange, and raspberry before revealing its sugary heart. Spun cotton candy and dark licorice take center stage through the middle hours. As it settles onto skin, rich caramel and warm vanilla create a dense, powdery drydown. It suits cold winter afternoons when…

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Pupa Yes Gold presents a bold fruity chypre profile that immediately grabs attention. A brisk splash of crisp watermelon, tangy raspberry, and bright Sicilian orange cuts through the initial alcohol spray within seconds. The fruit feels tart rather than syrupy. Soon, sweet rose, Indian jasmine, and crisp lily of the v…

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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 Sugar or Yes Gold?

Yes Gold takes 4 of 7 categories. Pink Sugar is rated 3.73/5 from 14,799 votes; Yes Gold is rated 3.77/5 from 92 votes. Choose Pink Sugar for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Yes Gold for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pink Sugar or Yes Gold?

Yes Gold lasts longest (Yes Gold 74/100, Pink Sugar 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pink Sugar or Yes Gold?

Projection is very close: Pink Sugar 63/100, Yes Gold 63/100 for sillage.

Do Pink Sugar and Yes Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Caramel.

Is Pink Sugar or Yes Gold better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pink Sugar is the stronger pick. For winter, Pink Sugar is the stronger pick. Yes Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pink Sugar and Yes Gold?

Pink Sugar has top notes of Raspberry, Orange, Bergamot and Fig Leaf, heart notes of Cotton Candy, Licorice, Strawberry and Red Berries, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Musk and Tonka Bean. Yes Gold has top notes of Watermelon, Sicilian Orange and Raspberry, heart notes of Rose, Indian Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Caramel, Patchouli and Vanilla.