Want vs Want Pink Ginger
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
73%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Want takes 4 of 8 categories.
WantChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Want Pink GingerChoose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Want4/8
Want Pink Ginger3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Want
- Community sentiment
- Want
- Longevity
- Want Pink Ginger
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Want
- Versatility
- Want Pink Ginger
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Want Pink Ginger
- Fragranxe ranking
- Want
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
WantDSQUARED²Want Pink GingerDSQUARED²Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 1,181 votes
Have 41%Had 27%Want 32%
3.77/ 5 · 551 votes
Have 37%Had 29%Want 34%
Category winnerWantRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
50%Like
6%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
1,181 votes
23%Love
52%Like
5%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate
551 votes
Category winnerWantMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWant Pink Ginger
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWantBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
powdery92%
woody84%
rose77%
citrus69%
floral61%
vanilla100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
fresh69%
powdery61%
Scent match73%Closely related · both vanilla, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
GingerPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
HeliotropeDamask RoseNeroli
Base5 to 7 hours
Madagascar VanillaVanilla AbsoluteWoodsy Notes
Top30 to 45 minutes
GingerPink PepperMangosteenMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
HeliotropeNeroliDamask Rose
Base5 to 8 hours
Vanilla AbsoluteMadagascar VanillaWoodsy NotesAmberwood
Category winnerWant Pink GingerLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring41
Summer19
Fall100
Winter96
Day100
Night59
Spring49
Summer24
Fall100
Winter86
Day100
Night54
Category winnerWant Pink GingerMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,659
PerfumerAurélien Guichard
Launched—
Reviews96
Overall rank#9,834
PerfumerAurélien Guichard
Launched—
Reviews34
Category winnerWantHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotWant by DSQUARED² is an oriental floral eau de parfum centered on sweet vanilla, soft powder, and warm spice. It opens with an energetic spark of fresh ginger, pink pepper, and mandarin orange before unfolding into a delicate heart of heliotrope, Damask rose, and neroli. As the florals settle, Madagascar vanilla and r…
Reviews →Want Pink Ginger by DSQUARED² is a playful oriental floral perfume that balances bright spice with rich, creamy sweetness. It opens with an energetic burst of fresh ginger, pink pepper, and sparkling mandarin orange, accented by tart mangosteen and crisp lemon. This zesty kick quickly softens as powdery heliotrope, ne…
Reviews →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, Want or Want Pink Ginger?
Want takes 4 of 8 categories. Want is rated 3.85/5 from 1,181 votes; Want Pink Ginger is rated 3.77/5 from 551 votes. Choose Want for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Want Pink Ginger for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Want or Want Pink Ginger?
They last about the same: Want Pink Ginger 71/100, Want 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Want or Want Pink Ginger?
Projection is very close: Want 62/100, Want Pink Ginger 62/100 for sillage.
Do Want and Want Pink Ginger smell similar?
Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Ginger, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Heliotrope.
Is Want or Want Pink Ginger better for summer or winter?
For summer, Want Pink Ginger is the stronger pick. For winter, Want is the stronger pick. Want suits daytime wear; Want Pink Ginger suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Want and Want Pink Ginger?
Want has top notes of Ginger, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Heliotrope, Damask Rose and Neroli, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Vanilla Absolute and Woodsy Notes. Want Pink Ginger has top notes of Ginger, Pink Pepper, Mangosteen and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Heliotrope, Neroli and Damask Rose, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Madagascar Vanilla, Woodsy Notes and Amberwood.
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