Fragrance comparison

Shades Of Lust vs Ink Pink

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

3 wins

Shades Of Lust

Zara

3.4953 votes

Rank #18,610 FruityWhite Floral

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Ink Pink

Chris Adams

2.673 votes

Rank #64,727 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shades Of Lust takes 3 of 4 categories.

Shades Of Lust
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ink Pink
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Shades Of Lust3/4

Ink Pink1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shades Of Lust
Sillage & projection: Ink Pink
Value for money: Shades Of Lust
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shades Of Lust

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shades Of LustZara

Ink PinkChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.49/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 27%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

40%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

9%Hate

53 votes

0%Love

0%Like

67%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityShades Of Lust

SillageInk Pink

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value50

Category winnerShades Of LustBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral88%

sweet77%

musky65%

powdery53%

citrus42%

powdery100%

violet92%

musky84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White Peach

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

Musk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotFruity NotesCaramelPineappleWhite Peach

Heart2-3 hrs

VioletRoseYlang-YlangOrange Blossom

Base5-8 hrs

MuskPatchouliTonka BeanSugar

InformationalShared notesWhite Peach, Orange Blossom and Musk. Durations are only published for Ink Pink, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night55

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex6

Women91

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#64,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShades Of LustHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Shades Of Lust opens with an intense spray of white peach that carries a crisp, slightly sharp fruitiness. The heart quickly unfolds with fresh orange blossom, softening the initial fruit pop into a lush white floral profile. As hours pass, the scent settles into a dense base of powdery musk that adds warmth and …

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Ink Pink by Chris Adams kicks off with a bright splash of white peach, candied pineapple, and a generous drizzle of warm caramel. It wastes no time getting to the point. The first three minutes carry a noticeable blast of cosmetic alcohol, but that evaporates quickly into a plush, sweet haze. As the heart unfolds, a d…

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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, Shades Of Lust or Ink Pink?

Shades Of Lust takes 3 of 4 categories. Shades Of Lust is rated 3.49/5 from 53 votes; Ink Pink is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Shades Of Lust for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ink Pink for a powdery and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shades Of Lust or Ink Pink?

They last about the same: Shades Of Lust 62/100, Ink Pink 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Shades Of Lust or Ink Pink?

Ink Pink projects furthest (Ink Pink 88/100, Shades Of Lust 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shades Of Lust and Ink Pink smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include White Peach, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is Shades Of Lust or Ink Pink better for summer or winter?

Shades Of Lust suits daytime wear; Ink Pink suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shades Of Lust and Ink Pink?

Shades Of Lust has top notes of White Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk. Ink Pink has top notes of Bergamot, Fruity Notes, Caramel and Pineapple, heart notes of Violet, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Sugar.