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Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 vs Icon Candice

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

Updated 16 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Bonbon Limited Edition 2018

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Icon Candice

    Choose it for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bonbon Limited Edition 20182/3
Icon Candice1/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Bonbon Limited Edition 2018
Sillage & projection
Icon Candice
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Bonbon Limited Edition 2018

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bonbon Limited Edition 2018Viktor&Rolf
Icon CandiceGa-De
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 11%Had 7%Want 82%
3.83/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 26%Had 29%Want 45%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
25%Love
50%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

25%Love
58%Like
0%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage79
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityBonbon Limited Edition 2018

SillageIcon Candice

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value75
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
citrus90%
white floral80%
caramel70%
sweet60%
fruity50%
caramel100%
sweet90%
citrus80%
woody70%
white floral60%
fruity50%
Scent match93%Very similar · both woody, citrus and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PeachMandarin OrangeOrange
Heart
CaramelJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
Guaiac WoodCedarSandalwoodAmber
Top15-30 mins
PeachOrange
Heart2-4 hrs
CaramelOrange BlossomJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodAmberGuaiac WoodCedar
InformationalShared notesPeach, Orange, Caramel and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Icon Candice, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring40
Summer40
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Casual 34%Date 29%Party 20%Work 17%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,294

PerfumerCecile Matton, Serge Majoullier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBonbon Limited Edition 2018Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Viktor&Rolf Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 opens with a burst of sugary mandarin orange and fuzzy peach skin. The initial spray is bright but quickly slides into a dense, cooked caramel that dominates the wearing experience. As it settles onto the skin, white floral notes of jasmine and orange blossom filter through the …

Reviews →

Do not let the initial alcohol puff fool you. Within two minutes, Ga-De Icon Candice settles into a thick glaze of sweet peach nectar and candied orange peel. The opening is bright, fruity, and distinctly sweet. Soon after, a gooey caramel accord pools across velvety jasmine and orange blossom petals. It smells like a…

Reviews →
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, Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 or Icon Candice?

Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 takes 2 of 3 categories. Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Icon Candice is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Icon Candice for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 or Icon Candice?

They last about the same: Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 73/100, Icon Candice 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 or Icon Candice?

Icon Candice projects furthest (Icon Candice 79/100, Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 and Icon Candice smell similar?

Very similar: a 93% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and caramel accords. Common notes include Peach, Orange, Caramel and Jasmine.

Is Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 or Icon Candice better for summer or winter?

Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 suits evening wear; Icon Candice suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 and Icon Candice?

Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 has top notes of Peach, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Caramel, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Guaiac Wood, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. Icon Candice has top notes of Peach and Orange, heart notes of Caramel, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Guaiac Wood and Cedar.

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