Fragrance comparison

Barbe a Papa vs Boardwalk Taffy

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 245 ratings analysed

Barbe a Papa

Tutti Délices · 2019

4.12172 votes

Rank #8,617 SweetVanilla

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73%scent match

Closely related

Boardwalk Taffy

Bath & Body Works

4.4273 votes

Rank #23,747 SweetVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Barbe a Papa
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Boardwalk Taffy
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Barbe a Papa3/7

Boardwalk Taffy3/7

Ratings & consensus: Boardwalk Taffy
Community sentiment: Boardwalk Taffy
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Boardwalk Taffy
Value for money: Barbe a Papa
Versatility: Barbe a Papa
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Barbe a Papa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Barbe a PapaTutti Délices

Boardwalk TaffyBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%

4.42/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerBoardwalk TaffyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

172 votes

56%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

1%Dislike

3%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerBoardwalk TaffyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBoardwalk Taffy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBarbe a PapaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla83%

caramel65%

powdery48%

fruity30%

sweet100%

vanilla86%

fruity72%

fresh58%

powdery44%

sour30%

Scent match73%Closely related · both sweet, vanilla and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-20 mins

Sugar

Heart2-3 hrs

Cotton CandyRed Berries

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaWhite Musk

Notes

VanillaSugarRed Berries

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSugar, Red Berries and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Barbe a Papa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall72

Winter68

Day100

Night41

Spring41

Summer100

Fall29

Winter18

Day100

Night7

Category winnerBarbe a PapaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

Casual 45%Party 23%Date 21%Work 10%

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,617

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

Reviews42

Overall rank#23,747

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBarbe a PapaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tutti Délices Barbe a Papa delivers pure fairground sweetness straight out of the bottle. The first spray releases an energetic burst of granulated sugar and tart red berries, accompanied by a quick thirty-second alcohol flash. That sharp opening evaporates rapidly. What remains on skin is an airy cloud of pink cotton…

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Boardwalk Taffy by Bath & Body Works is a playful Oriental Vanilla fragrance that captures the essence of a summer seaside treat. It features a cheerful combination of spun sugar, creamy vanilla, and a touch of red berries. This scent is ideal for casual warm-weather wear, bringing a lighthearted, sweet energy to your…

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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, Barbe a Papa or Boardwalk Taffy?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Barbe a Papa is rated 4.12/5 from 172 votes; Boardwalk Taffy is rated 4.42/5 from 73 votes. Choose Barbe a Papa for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Boardwalk Taffy for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Barbe a Papa or Boardwalk Taffy?

They last about the same: Barbe a Papa 50/100, Boardwalk Taffy 50/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Barbe a Papa or Boardwalk Taffy?

Boardwalk Taffy projects furthest (Boardwalk Taffy 49/100, Barbe a Papa 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Barbe a Papa and Boardwalk Taffy smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and fruity accords. Common notes include Sugar, Red Berries and Vanilla.

Is Barbe a Papa or Boardwalk Taffy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Barbe a Papa is the stronger pick. For winter, Barbe a Papa is the stronger pick. Barbe a Papa suits daytime wear; Boardwalk Taffy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Barbe a Papa and Boardwalk Taffy?

Barbe a Papa has top notes of Sugar, heart notes of Cotton Candy and Red Berries, a base of Vanilla and White Musk. Boardwalk Taffy features Vanilla, Sugar and Red Berries.