Fragrance comparison

Candie's Malibu Crush vs Coffee Goblin

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Candie's Malibu Crush

Candie's

3.4015 votes

Rank #60,388 FreshOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Coffee Goblin

Poesie

3.502 votes

Rank #57,210 CoffeeWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Candie's Malibu Crush
Choose it for a fresh and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Coffee Goblin
Choose it for a coffee and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Candie's Malibu Crush2/4

Coffee Goblin2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Coffee Goblin
Sillage & projection: Candie's Malibu Crush
Value for money: Candie's Malibu Crush
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Coffee Goblin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Candie's Malibu CrushCandie's

Coffee GoblinPoesie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 3%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

20%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityCoffee Goblin

SillageCandie's Malibu Crush

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCandie's Malibu CrushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

ozonic88%

fruity77%

sweet65%

powdery53%

woody42%

coffee100%

warm spicy83%

caramel65%

sweet48%

smoky30%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mountain AirWild BerriesMarshmallowFloral NotesSpices

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CoffeeCaramelSpicesPumpkinCinnamonMarshmallow

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMarshmallow and Spices. Durations are only published for Candie's Malibu Crush, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer100

Fall22

Winter22

Day100

Night24

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex27

Women64

Casual 43%Party 21%Date 19%Work 17%

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,388

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,210

PerfumerJoelle Nealy

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCoffee GoblinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Candie's Malibu Crush is a lighthearted floral gourmand that blends crisp mountain air, sweet wild berries, and fluffy marshmallow into an easygoing daytime scent. Released in 2023, this youthful fragrance captures the carefree vibe of sunny seaside strolls and casual weekend adventures. A delicate bouquet of floral n…

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Coffee Goblin by Poesie starts with a dark, bitter blast of roasted coffee beans. This immediate hit of espresso softens as the warmth of your skin coaxes out sticky caramel and sweet marshmallow. It does not feel like a clean, generic gourmand. Instead, it holds a slightly charred, smoky undercurrent that makes it fe…

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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, Candie's Malibu Crush or Coffee Goblin?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Candie's Malibu Crush is rated 3.40/5 from 15 votes; Coffee Goblin is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Candie's Malibu Crush for a fresh and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Coffee Goblin for a coffee and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Candie's Malibu Crush or Coffee Goblin?

Coffee Goblin lasts longest (Coffee Goblin 60/100, Candie's Malibu Crush 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Candie's Malibu Crush or Coffee Goblin?

Candie's Malibu Crush projects furthest (Candie's Malibu Crush 44/100, Coffee Goblin 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Candie's Malibu Crush and Coffee Goblin smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Marshmallow and Spices.

Is Candie's Malibu Crush or Coffee Goblin better for summer or winter?

Candie's Malibu Crush suits daytime wear; Coffee Goblin suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Candie's Malibu Crush and Coffee Goblin?

Candie's Malibu Crush features Mountain Air, Wild Berries, Marshmallow, Floral Notes and Spices. Coffee Goblin features Coffee, Caramel, Spices, Pumpkin and Cinnamon.