Fragrance comparison

Vénus Céleste vs Mr Pink

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

Vénus Céleste

Denis Durand Parfums Elixirs Grasse

3.9111 votes

Rank #57,493 AnimalicAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Mr Pink

Parfums de Rue

4.673 votes

Rank #50,603 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vénus Céleste takes 3 of 5 categories.

Vénus Céleste
Choose it for a animalic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mr Pink
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vénus Céleste3/5

Mr Pink1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vénus CélesteDenis Durand Parfums Elixirs Grasse

Mr PinkParfums de Rue

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 18%Had 5%Want 77%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 16%Had 0%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityVénus Céleste

SillageVénus Céleste

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

animalic100%

amber92%

musky84%

patchouli77%

rose69%

honey61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

coconut69%

marine61%

Scent match11%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Ceylon CinnamonItalian MandarinOrange Blossom

Heart3-4 hrs

Animal notesBulgarian RoseHoney

Base8-10+ hrs

AmbergrisPatchouliVanillaWhite Musk

Top15-30 mins

Aquatic notesStrawberryPineappleRaspberry

Heart2-4 hrs

CoconutOrange BlossomCaramelBulgarian Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskVanillaMoroccan CedarPatchouliOud

Category winnerVénus CélesteLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Date 42%Party 30%Casual 16%Work 11%

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Casual 38%Date 24%Party 21%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,493

PerfumerDenis Durand

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,603

PerfumerLARCHITECT

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMr PinkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vénus Céleste by Denis Durand Parfums Elixirs Grasse is a deeply sensual, warm fragrance built for chilly evenings and formal nights out. It opens with an energetic burst of Italian mandarin and powdery orange blossom before Ceylon cinnamon adds a sharp burst of dry spice. Within twenty minutes, the citrus burns away …

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Mr Pink by Parfums de Rue puts a sun-drenched twist on modern fruity gourmands. Three sprays are plenty. The opening hits immediately with ripe strawberry, tart pineapple, and an airy splash of aquatic notes that feels like sea spray over fresh fruit salad. Within twenty minutes, the aquatic bite softens into creamy c…

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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, Vénus Céleste or Mr Pink?

Vénus Céleste takes 3 of 5 categories. Vénus Céleste is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes; Mr Pink is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Vénus Céleste for a animalic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mr Pink for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vénus Céleste or Mr Pink?

Vénus Céleste lasts longest (Vénus Céleste 72/100, Mr Pink 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vénus Céleste or Mr Pink?

Vénus Céleste projects furthest (Vénus Céleste 70/100, Mr Pink 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vénus Céleste and Mr Pink smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bulgarian Rose, Patchouli and Vanilla.

Is Vénus Céleste or Mr Pink better for summer or winter?

Vénus Céleste suits evening wear; Mr Pink suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vénus Céleste and Mr Pink?

Vénus Céleste has top notes of Ceylon Cinnamon, Italian Mandarin and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Animal notes, Bulgarian Rose and Honey, a base of Ambergris, Patchouli, Vanilla and White Musk. Mr Pink has top notes of Aquatic notes, Strawberry, Pineapple and Raspberry, heart notes of Coconut, Orange Blossom, Caramel and Bulgarian Rose, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Moroccan Cedar and Patchouli.