Fragrance comparison

Black & White vs Candid

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

Black & White

Mandarina Duck

4.5040 votes

Rank #16,411 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Candid

Maison Alhambra

3.8877 votes

Rank #8,668 White FloralVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Candid takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black & White
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Candid
Choose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Black & White2/7

Candid4/7

Ratings & consensus: Black & White
Community sentiment: Black & White
Longevity: Candid
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Candid
Versatility: Candid
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Candid

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black & WhiteMandarina Duck

CandidMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 44%Had 9%Want 47%

3.88/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerBlack & WhiteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

51%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerBlack & WhiteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCandid

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value86

Category winnerCandidBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

ozonic77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

vanilla91%

patchouli83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

citrus56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanOrange Blossom

Base5-7 hrs

Woodsy Notes

Top

BergamotCitrusesPineapple

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineRose

Base

PatchouliVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Tonka Bean and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Black & White, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall78

Winter30

Day100

Night50

Spring96

Summer91

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night96

Category winnerCandidMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Casual 42%Work 32%Date 16%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,411

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#8,668

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerCandidHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck Black & White delivers a clean, brisk snap right out of the nozzle. The initial blast pairs sharp citruses with crisp green violet leaf. It wakes you up immediately. Within twenty minutes, the tart edges round out into sweet orange blossom and warm tonka bean. The texture turns noticeably soapy, resembl…

Reviews →

Candid by Maison Alhambra is a floral-oriental scent centered on white florals and creamy vanilla. Launched in 2022, it opens with a bright, citrusy-pineapple burst before settling into a warm, patchouli-backed base. It performs best as a versatile, everyday choice for cooler weather or casual evening wear, offering a…

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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, Black & White or Candid?

Candid takes 4 of 7 categories. Black & White is rated 4.50/5 from 40 votes; Candid is rated 3.88/5 from 77 votes. Choose Black & White for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Candid for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Black & White or Candid?

Candid lasts longest (Candid 69/100, Black & White 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black & White or Candid?

Projection is very close: Black & White 60/100, Candid 60/100 for sillage.

Do Black & White and Candid smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Citruses, Tonka Bean and Orange Blossom.

Is Black & White or Candid better for summer or winter?

For summer, Candid is the stronger pick. For winter, Candid is the stronger pick. Black & White suits daytime wear; Candid suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black & White and Candid?

Black & White has top notes of Violet Leaf and Citruses, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Orange Blossom, a base of Woodsy Notes. Candid has top notes of Bergamot, Citruses and Pineapple, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.