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Bonbon Swarovski Edition vs Icon Candice

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

Updated 21 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bonbon Swarovski Edition takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Bonbon Swarovski Edition

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

  • Icon Candice

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

Bonbon Swarovski Edition2/3
Icon Candice1/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Icon Candice
Sillage & projection
Bonbon Swarovski Edition
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Bonbon Swarovski Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bonbon Swarovski EditionViktor&Rolf
Icon CandiceGa-De
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.78/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 11%Had 4%Want 85%
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
22%Love
44%Like
22%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

9 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
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage80
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage79
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityIcon Candice

SillageBonbon Swarovski Edition

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
citrus100%
woody90%
white floral80%
caramel70%
sweet60%
amber50%
caramel100%
sweet90%
citrus80%
woody70%
white floral60%
fruity50%
Scent match89%Very similar · both citrus, caramel and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer0
Fall75
Winter100
Day100
Night67
Spring40
Summer40
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
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#56,422

PerfumerCecile Matton, Serge Majoullier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBonbon Swarovski EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Viktor&Rolf launches Bonbon Swarovski Edition as a sweet, heavy-lidded gourmand that trades on thick, molten sugar. The opening hits with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and fuzzy peach, cutting through what would otherwise be a heavy sugar wall. As it settles onto the skin, the fruit recedes, leaving a warm core of …

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 Swarovski Edition or Icon Candice?

Bonbon Swarovski Edition takes 2 of 3 categories. Bonbon Swarovski Edition is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes; Icon Candice is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose Bonbon Swarovski Edition for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Icon Candice for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bonbon Swarovski Edition or Icon Candice?

Icon Candice lasts longest (Icon Candice 72/100, Bonbon Swarovski Edition 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bonbon Swarovski Edition or Icon Candice?

Projection is very close: Bonbon Swarovski Edition 80/100, Icon Candice 79/100 for sillage.

Do Bonbon Swarovski Edition and Icon Candice smell similar?

Very similar: a 89% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, caramel and woody accords. Common notes include Peach, Orange, Caramel and Orange Blossom.

Is Bonbon Swarovski Edition or Icon Candice better for summer or winter?

Bonbon Swarovski Edition suits daytime wear; Icon Candice suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bonbon Swarovski Edition and Icon Candice?

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