Fragrance comparison

Rafale vs Pink 2001

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 494 ratings analysed

Rafale

Molinard

4.0715 votes

Rank #37,095 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Pink 2001

Victoria's Secret

4.09479 votes

Rank #3,638 FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pink 2001 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Rafale
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pink 2001
Choose it for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Rafale2/5

Pink 20013/5

Ratings & consensus: Pink 2001
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pink 2001
Sillage & projection: Rafale
Value for money: Rafale
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pink 2001

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RafaleMolinard

Pink 2001Victoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 40%Had 24%Want 36%

4.09/ 5 · 479 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

Category winnerPink 2001Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

35%Love

51%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

479 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPink 2001

SillageRafale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value65

Category winnerRafaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

herbal70%

lavender60%

white floral50%

floral100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JasmineBasilLavenderBergamotArtemisiaVetiverJuniper BerriesSandalwoodPatchouliLemonCedarMandarin Orange

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Juniper BerriesMandarin OrangeViolet LeafArtemisiaBergamot

Heart

PeonyFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli

Base

MuskVetiverVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Artemisia, Vetiver and Juniper Berries. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall67

Winter22

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#3,638

PerfumerAnnie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews79

Category winnerPink 2001Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard Rafale is a crisp 1977 aromatic blend that opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon, mandarin orange, and crushed sweet basil. It feels like stepping into a sunlit French herb garden right after a cool morning rain, mixing bright citrus with clean herbal greenery. As it warms on the skin, French lavender and …

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Victoria's Secret Pink 2001 opens with a sharp, tart burst of juniper berries, mandarin orange, and bitter artemisia that immediately sets a cool green tone. As the crisp citrus settles, freesia, peony, and lily-of-the-valley emerge to create a dew-drenched floral heart with a clean, soapy bite. The dry-down rests on …

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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, Rafale or Pink 2001?

Pink 2001 takes 3 of 5 categories. Rafale is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes; Pink 2001 is rated 4.09/5 from 479 votes. Choose Rafale for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pink 2001 for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rafale or Pink 2001?

Pink 2001 lasts longest (Pink 2001 63/100, Rafale 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rafale or Pink 2001?

Rafale projects furthest (Rafale 73/100, Pink 2001 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rafale and Pink 2001 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Artemisia, Vetiver and Juniper Berries.

Is Rafale or Pink 2001 better for summer or winter?

Rafale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rafale and Pink 2001?

Rafale features Jasmine, Basil, Lavender, Bergamot and Artemisia. Pink 2001 has top notes of Juniper Berries, Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Artemisia, heart notes of Peony, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Neroli, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Vanilla and Sandalwood.