Fragrance comparison

Bonbon Pastel vs Haute Goth

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

1 wins

Bonbon Pastel

Viktor&Rolf

3.80136 votes

Rank #30,865 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Haute Goth

And Other Stories

—0 votes

Rank #70,790 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bonbon Pastel takes 1 of 1 categories.

Bonbon Pastel
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Haute Goth
Choose it for a citrus and amber character.

Bonbon Pastel1/1

Haute Goth0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bonbon PastelViktor&Rolf

Haute GothAnd Other Stories

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

32%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

136 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

caramel77%

marine69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

amber91%

marine83%

musky74%

aromatic65%

powdery56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, marine and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotCardamom

Heart

Sea NotesOrange BlossomNeroli

Base

CaramelAmberMuskSandalwood

Top

BergamotCitrus

Heart

Sea Notes

Base

AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sea Notes, Amber and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall50

Winter27

Day100

Night41

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,865

PerfumerCecile Matton, Serge Majoullier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBonbon PastelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Viktor&Rolf Bonbon Pastel shifts the dense, tooth-aching sweetness of the original Bonbon into a lighter, breezy territory. The opening hits with a bright splash of mandarin orange and bergamot, backed by a subtle, unexpected cardamom warmth. As the scent settles, a distinct marine breeze cuts through the orange bloss…

Reviews →

Haute Goth by And Other Stories is an aromatic aquatic fragrance for women. It opens with bright bergamot and crisp citrus, leading into a watery middle of sea notes. The foundation rests on a blend of warm amber and soft musk, making it a fresh choice for everyday wear during the warmer spring and summer months.

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.

Do Bonbon Pastel and Haute Goth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, marine and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sea Notes, Amber and Musk.

Is Bonbon Pastel or Haute Goth better for summer or winter?

Bonbon Pastel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bonbon Pastel and Haute Goth?

Bonbon Pastel has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Sea Notes, Orange Blossom and Neroli, a base of Caramel, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood. Haute Goth has top notes of Bergamot and Citrus, heart notes of Sea Notes, a base of Amber and Musk.