Fragrance comparison

Candie's Malibu Crush vs Pinkberry Clouds

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 128 ratings analysed

Candie's Malibu Crush

Candie's

3.4015 votes

Rank #60,388 FreshOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Pinkberry Clouds

Bath & Body Works

4.04113 votes

Rank #11,439 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pinkberry Clouds takes 3 of 5 categories.

Candie's Malibu Crush
Choose it for a fresh and ozonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pinkberry Clouds
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Candie's Malibu Crush1/5

Pinkberry Clouds3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Candie's Malibu CrushCandie's

Pinkberry CloudsBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

4.04/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 55%Had 15%Want 30%

Category winnerPinkberry CloudsRating 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

39%Love

29%Like

16%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

106 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillagePinkberry Clouds

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value74

Category winnerCandie's Malibu CrushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

ozonic88%

fruity77%

sweet65%

powdery53%

woody42%

sweet100%

fruity86%

fresh72%

ozonic58%

caramel44%

powdery30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both fresh, sweet and fruity

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

Mountain AirStrawberryMarshmallowSpun Sugar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMountain Air and Marshmallow. 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

Summer85

Fall85

Winter56

Day100

Night32

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#11,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerPinkberry CloudsHigher 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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Pinkberry Clouds is a fruity aromatic mist by Bath & Body Works that centers on a playful strawberry and marshmallow accord. Released in 2021, it leans into a light, airy freshness that cuts through the sugary profile. This fragrance performs best as a casual, everyday scent for those who enjoy sweet, candy-like gourm…

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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 Pinkberry Clouds?

Pinkberry Clouds takes 3 of 5 categories. Candie's Malibu Crush is rated 3.40/5 from 15 votes; Pinkberry Clouds is rated 4.04/5 from 113 votes. Choose Candie's Malibu Crush for a fresh and ozonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pinkberry Clouds for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Candie's Malibu Crush or Pinkberry Clouds?

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

Which projects more, Candie's Malibu Crush or Pinkberry Clouds?

Pinkberry Clouds projects furthest (Pinkberry Clouds 48/100, Candie's Malibu Crush 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Candie's Malibu Crush and Pinkberry Clouds smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Mountain Air and Marshmallow.

Is Candie's Malibu Crush or Pinkberry Clouds better for summer or winter?

Candie's Malibu Crush suits daytime wear; Pinkberry Clouds suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Candie's Malibu Crush and Pinkberry Clouds?

Candie's Malibu Crush features Mountain Air, Wild Berries, Marshmallow, Floral Notes and Spices. Pinkberry Clouds features Mountain Air, Strawberry, Marshmallow and Spun Sugar.