Fragrance comparison

Candie's Malibu Crush vs Warm Vanilla Nutmeg

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

1 wins

Candie's Malibu Crush

Candie's

3.4015 votes

Rank #60,388 FreshOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Warm Vanilla Nutmeg

Sweet Essentials

3.001 votes

Rank #64,715 CaramelFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Candie's Malibu Crush takes 1 of 1 categories.

Candie's Malibu Crush
Choose it for a fresh and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Warm Vanilla Nutmeg
Choose it for a caramel and fresh spicy character.

Candie's Malibu Crush1/1

Warm Vanilla Nutmeg0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Candie's Malibu CrushCandie's

Warm Vanilla NutmegSweet Essentials

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

ozonic88%

fruity77%

sweet65%

powdery53%

woody42%

caramel100%

fresh spicy92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both 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

VanillaSpicesWild BerriesCaramelAlumrootNatural VanillaNutmegOily Notes

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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex27

Women64

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,388

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,715

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCandie's Malibu CrushHigher 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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Warm Vanilla Nutmeg by Sweet Essentials merges sugary caramel and natural vanilla with a sharp, fresh spicy nutmeg finish. This unisex Oriental Spicy scent provides a comforting, gourmand-adjacent profile that suits chilly autumn days or crisp winter evenings. It offers a straightforward, warm presence on the skin, id…

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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 Warm Vanilla Nutmeg?

Candie's Malibu Crush takes 1 of 1 categories. Candie's Malibu Crush is rated 3.40/5 from 15 votes; Warm Vanilla Nutmeg is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Candie's Malibu Crush for a fresh and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Warm Vanilla Nutmeg for a caramel and fresh spicy character.

Do Candie's Malibu Crush and Warm Vanilla Nutmeg smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Wild Berries and Spices.

Is Candie's Malibu Crush or Warm Vanilla Nutmeg better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Candie's Malibu Crush and Warm Vanilla Nutmeg?

Candie's Malibu Crush features Mountain Air, Wild Berries, Marshmallow, Floral Notes and Spices. Warm Vanilla Nutmeg features Vanilla, Spices, Wild Berries, Caramel and Alumroot.