Fragrance comparison

Candie's Malibu Crush vs Introverted Goblin

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Candie's Malibu Crush

Candie's

3.4015 votes

Rank #60,388 FreshOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Introverted Goblin

Poesie

4.006 votes

Rank #43,942 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Introverted Goblin takes 2 of 4 categories.

Candie's Malibu Crush
Choose it for a fresh and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Introverted Goblin
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Candie's Malibu Crush1/4

Introverted Goblin2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Candie's Malibu CrushCandie's

Introverted GoblinPoesie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

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

17%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCandie's Malibu Crush

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value92

Category winnerIntroverted GoblinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

ozonic88%

fruity77%

sweet65%

powdery53%

woody42%

warm spicy100%

aromatic83%

sweet65%

paper48%

powdery30%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both sweet and powdery

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

CardamomSpicesPaperMarshmallowPumpkin

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

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex27

Women64

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

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,388

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,942

PerfumerJoelle Nealy

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIntroverted 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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Introverted Goblin opens with a dry snap of crushed cardamom pod alongside freshly cut printer paper. As the initial spice settles into skin, a fluffy marshmallow accord emerges, softening the paper note into a cozy, quiet sweetness. A subtle pumpkin accord lingers in the background, giving the mid an earthy, late-aut…

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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 Introverted Goblin?

Introverted Goblin takes 2 of 4 categories. Candie's Malibu Crush is rated 3.40/5 from 15 votes; Introverted Goblin is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Candie's Malibu Crush for a fresh and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Introverted Goblin for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

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

They last about the same: Candie's Malibu Crush 53/100, Introverted Goblin 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Candie's Malibu Crush projects furthest (Candie's Malibu Crush 44/100, Introverted Goblin 33/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Marshmallow and Spices.

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

Candie's Malibu Crush suits daytime wear; Introverted Goblin suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Candie's Malibu Crush features Mountain Air, Wild Berries, Marshmallow, Floral Notes and Spices. Introverted Goblin features Cardamom, Spices, Paper, Marshmallow and Pumpkin.