Fragrance comparison

Rose du Desert vs Pink Evidence

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 135 ratings analysed

Rose du Desert

Houbigant

3.9273 votes

Rank #28,201 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Pink Evidence

Herve Gambs Paris

3.7962 votes

Rank #17,903 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pink Evidence takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rose du Desert
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pink Evidence
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rose du Desert3/7

Pink Evidence4/7

Ratings & consensus: Rose du Desert
Community sentiment: Rose du Desert
Longevity: Rose du Desert
Sillage & projection: Pink Evidence
Value for money: Pink Evidence
Versatility: Pink Evidence
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pink Evidence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose du DesertHoubigant

Pink EvidenceHerve Gambs Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 62%

3.79/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 38%Had 23%Want 39%

Category winnerRose du DesertRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

32%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

73 votes

24%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerRose du DesertMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityRose du Desert

SillagePink Evidence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value53

Category winnerPink EvidenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

rose69%

violet61%

violet100%

powdery92%

floral84%

iris77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both powdery, citrus and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Lemon BlossomYuzuBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIrisVioletVanilla

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisCedarPatchouliMusk

Top

YuzuHawthorn

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmine

Base

VioletIris

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Iris and Violet. Durations are only published for Rose du Desert, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer7

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer58

Fall58

Winter27

Day100

Night32

Category winnerPink EvidenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex35

Women41

Date 40%Work 23%Casual 20%Party 17%

Men8

Unisex0

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,201

PerfumerAntoine Lie, Luca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,903

PerfumerHerve Gambs

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerPink EvidenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose du Desert by Houbigant takes the idea of a desert bloom and strips away any sticky, cloying syrup. The citrus hits immediately. Tart yuzu, bergamot, and lemon blossom create a sharp, invigorating initial burst before giving way to something far softer. Within twenty minutes, the fragrance shifts into a dry, velve…

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Pink Evidence by Herve Gambs Paris opens with a tart splash of Japanese yuzu citrus paired with crisp hawthorn, instantly cutting through traditional floral sweetness. As the scent warms on your skin, a lush bouquet of creamy ylang-ylang and clean jasmine petals blooms into view. The real signature of this fragrance e…

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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, Rose du Desert or Pink Evidence?

Pink Evidence takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose du Desert is rated 3.92/5 from 73 votes; Pink Evidence is rated 3.79/5 from 62 votes. Choose Rose du Desert for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pink Evidence for a violet and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose du Desert or Pink Evidence?

Rose du Desert lasts longest (Rose du Desert 70/100, Pink Evidence 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose du Desert or Pink Evidence?

Pink Evidence projects furthest (Pink Evidence 60/100, Rose du Desert 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose du Desert and Pink Evidence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, citrus and violet accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Iris and Violet.

Is Rose du Desert or Pink Evidence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pink Evidence is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose du Desert is the stronger pick. Rose du Desert suits daytime wear; Pink Evidence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose du Desert and Pink Evidence?

Rose du Desert has top notes of Lemon Blossom, Yuzu and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Violet and Vanilla, a base of Ambergris, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk. Pink Evidence has top notes of Yuzu and Hawthorn, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Violet and Iris.