Fragrance comparison

Candie's Malibu Crush vs Lovely Rock

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

Candie's Malibu Crush

Candie's

3.4015 votes

Rank #60,388 FreshOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Lovely Rock

Impulse

4.6010 votes

Rank #30,562 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Candie's Malibu Crush takes 3 of 5 categories.

Candie's Malibu Crush
Choose it for a fresh and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lovely Rock
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Candie's Malibu Crush3/5

Lovely Rock2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Candie's Malibu CrushCandie's

Lovely RockImpulse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

4.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 29%Had 29%Want 43%

Category winnerLovely RockRating 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

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityCandie's Malibu Crush

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%

floral100%

woody65%

warm spicy30%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

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

Floral NotesWoody NotesSpices

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFloral Notes 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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex27

Women64

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,388

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,562

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLovely RockHigher 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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Lovely Rock is a light, youthful floral woody scent with a soft spicy edge. It opens in a way that can read fruity to some wearers, then settles into a fresh, slightly minty base that keeps it playful rather than heavy. This feels easygoing and feminine, better for casual daytime wear than for a bold evening statement…

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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 Lovely Rock?

Candie's Malibu Crush takes 3 of 5 categories. Candie's Malibu Crush is rated 3.40/5 from 15 votes; Lovely Rock is rated 4.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Candie's Malibu Crush for a fresh and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lovely Rock for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Candie's Malibu Crush or Lovely Rock?

Candie's Malibu Crush lasts longest (Candie's Malibu Crush 53/100, Lovely Rock 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Candie's Malibu Crush or Lovely Rock?

Candie's Malibu Crush projects furthest (Candie's Malibu Crush 44/100, Lovely Rock 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Candie's Malibu Crush and Lovely Rock smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Floral Notes and Spices.

Is Candie's Malibu Crush or Lovely Rock better for summer or winter?

Candie's Malibu Crush suits daytime wear; Lovely Rock suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Candie's Malibu Crush and Lovely Rock?

Candie's Malibu Crush features Mountain Air, Wild Berries, Marshmallow, Floral Notes and Spices. Lovely Rock features Floral Notes, Woody Notes and Spices.