Fragrance comparison

Candide vs Sequoia in Rye

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Candide

Sared Perfumes

5.002 votes

Rank #42,567 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sequoia in Rye

Scents of Wood

3.6620 votes

Rank #37,837 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sequoia in Rye takes 4 of 4 categories.

Candide
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sequoia in Rye
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Candide0/4

Sequoia in Rye4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CandideSared Perfumes

Sequoia in RyeScents of Wood

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

3.66/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

36%Love

21%Like

36%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySequoia in Rye

SillageSequoia in Rye

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value38

Category winnerSequoia in RyeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

conifer65%

balsamic48%

green30%

woody100%

aromatic86%

warm spicy72%

amber58%

balsamic44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

elemiLemonPink PepperGrapefruit

Heart

PineClary SageCypress

Base

CedarwoodVetiverMossAmber

Notes

Iso E SuperCedarwoodOlibanumTurmericSequoiaAmyriselemiMatePine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared noteselemi, Pine and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,567

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,837

PerfumerDelphine Lebeau

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSequoia in RyeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Candide by Sared Perfumes is a crisp, aromatic woody scent that opens on bright grapefruit and lemon with a peppery, resinous lift from elemi. It quickly turns greener and more forest-like, with pine, cypress and clary sage adding a clean outdoors feel. The dry-down sits in cedar, vetiver, moss and amber, reading like…

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Sequoia in Rye by Scents of Wood presents a crisp, resinous profile that captures the essence of a sunlit forest. It opens with bright elemi, blending seamlessly into a core of pine and cedarwood. This woody-spicy creation feels grounded yet luminous, making it a distinct choice for those seeking a natural, textured s…

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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, Candide or Sequoia in Rye?

Sequoia in Rye takes 4 of 4 categories. Candide is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Sequoia in Rye is rated 3.66/5 from 20 votes. Choose Candide for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sequoia in Rye for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Candide or Sequoia in Rye?

Sequoia in Rye lasts longest (Sequoia in Rye 70/100, Candide 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Candide or Sequoia in Rye?

Sequoia in Rye projects furthest (Sequoia in Rye 58/100, Candide 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Candide and Sequoia in Rye smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include elemi, Pine and Cedarwood.

Is Candide or Sequoia in Rye better for summer or winter?

Candide suits daytime wear; Sequoia in Rye suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Candide and Sequoia in Rye?

Candide has top notes of elemi, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pine, Clary Sage and Cypress, a base of Cedarwood, Vetiver, Moss and Amber. Sequoia in Rye features Iso E Super, Cedarwood, Olibanum, Turmeric and Sequoia.