Pink Friday by Nicki Minaj
Brand: Nicki Minaj
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A juicy pop floral: star fruit, mandarin and boysenberry over gardenia, lotus and jasmine, on creamy vanilla, caramelized pear and skin musks.
Is Pink Friday worth it?
How it smells: Opens with carambola, mandarin and boysenberry, gardenia and lotus at the heart, then dries down to vanilla and pear.
Scent Score: 45/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Pairs well with fewer fragrances than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 39, versatility 67, layerability 34 and value 39, each out of 100.
Buyers say it smells sweet and fresh and lasts long. Buyers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 68 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2012 · Women
Key accords: Carambola, Mandarin, Boysenberry, Gardenia, Lotus, Jasmine
Top Notes
- Carambola
- Mandarin
- Boysenberry
Heart Notes
- Gardenia
- Lotus
- Jasmine
Base Notes
Occasions: Casual, Date
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Fragrance overview
Pink Friday by Nicki Minaj belongs to the fruity fragrance family. A juicy pop floral: star fruit, mandarin and boysenberry over gardenia, lotus and jasmine, on creamy vanilla, caramelized pear and skin musks. Pink Friday opens with Carambola, Mandarin, and Boysenberry. The heart brings Gardenia, Lotus, and Jasmine. It dries down to Vanilla, Pear, Musk, and Woody Notes.
How to wear Pink Friday
On skin, Pink Friday by Nicki Minaj has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for casual and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is 9 PM Rebel by Afnan. Apply Pink Friday first as your base layer. Its fruity character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer 9 PM Rebel on top for fruity lift. Start with 2 sprays Pink Friday : 2 sprays 9 PM Rebel and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Pink Friday opens with Carambola, Mandarin, and Boysenberry.
The heart brings Gardenia, Lotus, and Jasmine.
It dries down to Vanilla, Pear, Musk, and Woody Notes.
What to layer with Pink Friday
9 PM Rebel by Afnan
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Strong Match · 82/99
Both are fruity fragrances, and they share mandarin, vanilla, and musk.
Order: Apply Pink Friday first as your base layer. Its fruity character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer 9 PM Rebel on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pink Friday : 2 sprays 9 PM Rebel
Turathi Electric by Afnan
Strong Match · 82/99
Both are fruity fragrances, and they share mandarin, vanilla, and pear.
Order: Apply Pink Friday first as your base layer. Its fruity character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Turathi Electric on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pink Friday : 2 sprays Turathi Electric
Fruity Brown Sugar by Dossier
Good With Adjustments · 79/99
Both are fruity fragrances, and they share jasmine, vanilla, and pear.
Order: Apply Pink Friday first as your base layer. Its fruity character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fruity Brown Sugar on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pink Friday : 2 sprays Fruity Brown Sugar
Fruity Neroli by Dossier
Good With Adjustments · 79/99
Both are fruity fragrances, and they share jasmine, vanilla, and musk.
Order: Apply Pink Friday first as your base layer. Its fruity character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fruity Neroli on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pink Friday : 2 sprays Fruity Neroli
Fruity Jasmine by Dossier
Good With Adjustments · 79/99
Both are fruity fragrances, and they share mandarin, jasmine, and musk.
Order: Apply Pink Friday first as your base layer. Its fruity character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fruity Jasmine on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pink Friday : 2 sprays Fruity Jasmine
Pairings to approach with care
Supremacy Incense by Afnan
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 32/99
Supremacy Incense has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Supremacy Incense brings an oriental contrast to this fruity scent.
Order: Apply Pink Friday first as your base layer. Its fruity character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Supremacy Incense on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pink Friday : 1 spray Supremacy Incense
Overture Man by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 32/99
Overture Man has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Overture Man brings an oriental contrast to this fruity scent.
Order: Apply Pink Friday first as your base layer. Its fruity character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Overture Man on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pink Friday : 1 spray Overture Man
Related fragrances and why
- 9 PM Rebel by AfnanBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include mandarin, vanilla, and musk.
- Turathi Electric by Afnan — Both include mandarin, vanilla, and pear.
- Fruity Brown Sugar by Dossier — Both include jasmine, vanilla, and pear.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Pink Friday?
Pink Friday opens with Carambola, Mandarin, and Boysenberry. The heart brings Gardenia, Lotus, and Jasmine. It dries down to Vanilla, Pear, Musk, and Woody Notes.
How long does Pink Friday last, and how strong is it?
Pink Friday by Nicki Minaj has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Pink Friday?
It's best in spring and summer. It suits casual and date.
What layers well with Pink Friday?
9 PM Rebel by Afnan is its strongest match (82% compatibility). Both are fruity fragrances, and they share mandarin, vanilla, and musk. Apply Pink Friday first as your base layer. Its fruity character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer 9 PM Rebel on top for fruity lift. Start with 2 sprays Pink Friday : 2 sprays 9 PM Rebel.
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