Fragrance comparison

Candie's Malibu Crush vs Treachery

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

Candie's Malibu Crush

Candie's

3.4015 votes

Rank #60,388 FreshOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Treachery

Maher Olfactive

3.9367 votes

Rank #8,535 Warm SpicyWhiskey

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Treachery 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.
Treachery
Choose it for a warm spicy and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Candie's Malibu Crush1/5

Treachery4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Candie's Malibu CrushCandie's

TreacheryMaher Olfactive

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

3.93/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 27%Had 10%Want 64%

Category winnerTreacheryRating 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

18%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

10%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTreachery

SillageTreachery

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value60

Category winnerCandie's Malibu CrushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

ozonic88%

fruity77%

sweet65%

powdery53%

woody42%

warm spicy100%

whiskey92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

cacao69%

tobacco61%

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

WhiskeyVanillaSweet AlmondCacao PodTobaccoSpicesSaffronWild BerriesDavana

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWild Berries 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

Spring19

Summer5

Fall95

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex27

Women64

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

Men65

Unisex25

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,388

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,535

PerfumerShawn Maher

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerTreacheryHigher 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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Treachery by Maher Olfactive is a polarizing, high-performance unisex perfume launched in 2020. Shawn Maher delivers a boozy, thick blend of whiskey, tobacco, sweet almond, and cacao pod. It is best suited for cold autumn and winter nights, wrapping the wearer in a dense, dark aura of spice and raw cherry-like tobacco.

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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 Treachery?

Treachery takes 4 of 5 categories. Candie's Malibu Crush is rated 3.40/5 from 15 votes; Treachery is rated 3.93/5 from 67 votes. Choose Candie's Malibu Crush for a fresh and ozonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Treachery for a warm spicy and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Candie's Malibu Crush or Treachery?

Treachery lasts longest (Treachery 83/100, Candie's Malibu Crush 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Candie's Malibu Crush or Treachery?

Treachery projects furthest (Treachery 73/100, Candie's Malibu Crush 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Candie's Malibu Crush and Treachery smell similar?

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

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

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

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

Candie's Malibu Crush features Mountain Air, Wild Berries, Marshmallow, Floral Notes and Spices. Treachery features Whiskey, Vanilla, Sweet Almond, Cacao Pod and Tobacco.