Fragrance comparison

Candie's Malibu Crush vs Royal Sovereign

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Candie's Malibu Crush

Candie's

3.4015 votes

Rank #60,388 FreshOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Royal Sovereign

Christopher Hanlon

5.003 votes

Rank #31,646 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Sovereign takes 4 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.
Royal Sovereign
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Candie's Malibu Crush1/5

Royal Sovereign4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Candie's Malibu CrushCandie's

Royal SovereignChristopher Hanlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 26%Had 11%Want 63%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityRoyal Sovereign

SillageRoyal Sovereign

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%

rose92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match7%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

RoseWildflowersBanksia AustralianGrapefruitFernSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)ChampacaWild BerriesMintTuberoseTulip

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerRoyal SovereignLongest dry-down: 7-9 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer100

Fall22

Winter22

Day100

Night24

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex27

Women64

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 31%Casual 29%Date 28%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,388

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,646

PerfumerChristopher Hanlon

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRoyal SovereignHigher 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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Christopher Hanlon Royal Sovereign smells like a wild Australian botanical garden right after a heavy rain. Fresh pink grapefruit cuts through the air first. Then, damp green fern and rich rose otto take over the heart, backed by the dry, woody hum of native Australian banksia and subtle agarwood. It is distinctly bot…

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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 Royal Sovereign?

Royal Sovereign takes 4 of 5 categories. Candie's Malibu Crush is rated 3.40/5 from 15 votes; Royal Sovereign is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Candie's Malibu Crush for a fresh and ozonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Royal Sovereign for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Candie's Malibu Crush or Royal Sovereign?

Royal Sovereign lasts longest (Royal Sovereign 80/100, Candie's Malibu Crush 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Candie's Malibu Crush or Royal Sovereign?

Royal Sovereign projects furthest (Royal Sovereign 63/100, Candie's Malibu Crush 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Candie's Malibu Crush and Royal Sovereign smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Wild Berries.

Is Candie's Malibu Crush or Royal Sovereign better for summer or winter?

Candie's Malibu Crush suits daytime wear; Royal Sovereign suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Candie's Malibu Crush and Royal Sovereign?

Candie's Malibu Crush features Mountain Air, Wild Berries, Marshmallow, Floral Notes and Spices. Royal Sovereign features Rose, Wildflowers, Banksia Australian, Grapefruit and Fern.