Fragrance comparison

173 Candy vs Opera in Paris

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 177 ratings analysed

173 Candy

Michael Malul London

4.24128 votes

Rank #27,066 VanillaFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Opera in Paris

Langé

3.6549 votes

Rank #13,684 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opera in Paris takes 3 of 5 categories.

173 Candy
Choose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.
Opera in Paris
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

173 Candy2/5

Opera in Paris3/5

Ratings & consensus: 173 Candy
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Opera in Paris
Sillage & projection: Opera in Paris
Value for money: 173 Candy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Opera in Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

173 CandyMichael Malul London

Opera in ParisLangé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.65/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 53%Had 27%Want 20%

Category winner173 CandyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

26%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

128 votes

15%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOpera in Paris

SillageOpera in Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value50

Category winner173 CandyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

floral92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

woody100%

rose83%

white floral65%

floral48%

vanilla30%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

QuinceCitruses

Heart

JasmineFreesiaRose

Base

VanillaAmberWoody NotesMusk

Notes

Woody NotesRoseJasmineVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Rose, Vanilla and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex4

Women89

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,066

PerfumerFrank Voelkl, Roger Howell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,684

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerOpera in ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

173 Candy is a sweet fruity floral with a soft musky amber base. The quince and citrus opening gives it a bright, juicy lift, then jasmine, freesia, and rose smooth it into a powdery vanilla finish that reads feminine and easy to wear. It suits shoppers who want a playful floral gourmand without heavy syrup. The overa…

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A woody rose with jasmine and a soft vanilla base, Opera in Paris reads as a modern floral that keeps some warmth underneath. It appears to aim for polish rather than drama. On skin, it may feel smoother and more intimate than its rose-forward profile suggests. If you like feminine florals with a woody frame and moder…

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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, 173 Candy or Opera in Paris?

Opera in Paris takes 3 of 5 categories. 173 Candy is rated 4.24/5 from 128 votes; Opera in Paris is rated 3.65/5 from 49 votes. Choose 173 Candy for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Opera in Paris for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 173 Candy or Opera in Paris?

Opera in Paris lasts longest (Opera in Paris 76/100, 173 Candy 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 173 Candy or Opera in Paris?

Opera in Paris projects furthest (Opera in Paris 69/100, 173 Candy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 173 Candy and Opera in Paris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Rose, Vanilla and Woody Notes.

Is 173 Candy or Opera in Paris better for summer or winter?

Opera in Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 173 Candy and Opera in Paris?

173 Candy has top notes of Quince and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Woody Notes and Musk. Opera in Paris features Woody Notes, Rose, Jasmine and Vanilla.