
Pink Sugar
sweet up front, then caramel, settling into vanilla.
About
Pink Sugar by Aquolina is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women. Pink Sugar was launched in 2004. Pink Sugar was created by Givaudan and Shyamala Maisondieu. Top notes are Raspberry, Orange, Bergamot and Fig Leaf; middle notes are Cotton Candy, Licorice, Strawberry, Red Berries and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are…
Noses: Givaudan · Shyamala Maisondieu
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownHeart· 2–4h
Cotton Candy, Licorice, Strawberry, Red Berries, Lily-of-the-Valley
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
- Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
- Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Pink Sugar smell like?
sweet up front, then caramel, settling into vanilla. Dominant accords: sweet, caramel, vanilla.
What notes are in Pink Sugar?
Top: Raspberry, Orange, Bergamot, Fig Leaf. Heart: Cotton Candy, Licorice, Strawberry, Red Berries, Lily-of-the-Valley. Base: Caramel, Vanilla, Musk, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood.
How long does Pink Sugar last?
Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Pink Sugar loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is Pink Sugar best for?
Winter is the top pick (35%). Fall is second at 27%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Pink Sugar?
Day wear leads at 68%. Night is a secondary pick at 32%.
Is Pink Sugar for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 89% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made Pink Sugar?
Composed by Givaudan and Shyamala Maisondieu. Released in 2004.
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