Fragrance comparison

Calda vs Cotton Candy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 69 ratings analysed

1 wins

Calda

L'Arc

3.9368 votes

Rank #14,293 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Cotton Candy

LPDO

5.001 votes

Rank #68,423 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Calda takes 1 of 1 categories.

Calda
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cotton Candy
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character.

Calda1/1

Cotton Candy0/1

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: Calda

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CaldaL'Arc

Cotton CandyLPDO

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

28%Like

12%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

68 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

green69%

aromatic61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

caramel77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet, fresh and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CassisChampagneStrawberryLitchi

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleyJasmine

Base5-8 hrs

MuskCotton CandyAmberVanilla

Top

Sweet OrangeBergamotFig Leaf

Heart

Lily of the ValleyCotton CandyStrawberryLicorice

Base

Tonka BeanWhite MuskVanillaCaramel

InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Lily of the Valley, Cotton Candy and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Calda, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall76

Winter33

Day100

Night52

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex15

Women73

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,293

PerfumerMirella Pomina

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#68,423

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCaldaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calda by L'Arc brings a vibrant rush of chilled strawberry, fizzy champagne, and tart cassis right out of the nozzle. The opening smells like pouring a cold glass of sparkling pink wine beside a bowl of fresh berries, balancing bright fruit sugar with a punchy, green berry tang. As the fizzy burst settles over the fir…

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Cotton Candy by LPDO is a gourmand fragrance that leans heavily into sugary sweetness. It opens with bright citrus notes, quickly transitioning into a strawberry and spun-sugar heart. The dry-down settles into a warm, cozy base of caramel and vanilla. It is a playful scent, best suited for casual day wear during sprin…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Calda or Cotton Candy?

Calda takes 1 of 1 categories. Calda is rated 3.93/5 from 68 votes; Cotton Candy is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Calda for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cotton Candy for a sweet and citrus character.

Do Calda and Cotton Candy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fresh and green accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Lily of the Valley, Cotton Candy and Vanilla.

Is Calda or Cotton Candy better for summer or winter?

Calda suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Calda and Cotton Candy?

Calda has top notes of Cassis, Champagne, Strawberry and Litchi, heart notes of Lily of the Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cotton Candy, Amber and Vanilla. Cotton Candy has top notes of Sweet Orange, Bergamot and Fig Leaf, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Cotton Candy, Strawberry and Licorice, a base of Tonka Bean, White Musk, Vanilla and Caramel.