Fragrance comparison

Blanc Sada vs Candour

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 271 ratings analysed

4 wins

Blanc Sada

L'Entropiste

3.96137 votes

Rank #13,801 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Candour

Humiecki & Graef

3.54134 votes

Rank #15,336 GreenWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blanc Sada takes 4 of 7 categories.

Blanc Sada
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Candour
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blanc Sada4/7

Candour3/7

Ratings & consensus: Blanc Sada
Community sentiment: Blanc Sada
Longevity: Candour
Sillage & projection: Candour
Value for money: Candour
Versatility: Blanc Sada
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blanc Sada

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blanc SadaL'Entropiste

CandourHumiecki & Graef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 12%Had 3%Want 85%

3.54/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%

Category winnerBlanc SadaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

37%Like

19%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

137 votes

34%Love

27%Like

1%Ok

33%Dislike

4%Hate

134 votes

Category winnerBlanc SadaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityCandour

SillageCandour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value46

Category winnerCandourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

iris83%

lactonic65%

violet48%

earthy30%

green100%

woody91%

lactonic83%

warm spicy74%

herbal65%

aromatic56%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both lactonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Rice PowderIrisPowdery NotesTatamiMilkStrawLitchiGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MilkGreen NotesCalamusOlive LeafAlmondGinger flowerGalbanumVanillaCardamomLavenderSandalwoodSage

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMilk and Green Notes. Durations are only published for Candour, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer41

Fall86

Winter68

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer100

Fall59

Winter28

Day100

Night28

Category winnerBlanc SadaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex42

Women57

Men6

Unisex67

Women28

Casual 52%Work 20%Date 16%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,801

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#15,336

PerfumerChristophe Hornetz, Christophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerBlanc SadaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blanc Sada opens with a brief litchi note that clears quickly to reveal a cool, chalky iris root. Perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour pairs this dry floral core with lactonic milk and powdery rice grains. A green undertone reminiscent of dried tatami straw gives the heart an airy, grounded texture that feels clean without sm…

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Candour by Humiecki & Graef opens with a startling clash of bitter galbanum, crushed olive leaves, and chilled milk. Rather than a sugary gourmand, this perfume explores the strange friction between sharp green vegetation and creamy, unsweetened dairy. As it settles onto the skin, earthy calamus root and powdery iris …

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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, Blanc Sada or Candour?

Blanc Sada takes 4 of 7 categories. Blanc Sada is rated 3.96/5 from 137 votes; Candour is rated 3.54/5 from 134 votes. Choose Blanc Sada for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Candour for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blanc Sada or Candour?

Candour lasts longest (Candour 82/100, Blanc Sada 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blanc Sada or Candour?

Candour projects furthest (Candour 67/100, Blanc Sada 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blanc Sada and Candour smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lactonic accords. Common notes include Milk and Green Notes.

Is Blanc Sada or Candour better for summer or winter?

For summer, Candour is the stronger pick. For winter, Blanc Sada is the stronger pick. Blanc Sada suits daytime wear; Candour suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.