Fragrance comparison

Candied Pears vs Paper Blossom

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Candied Pears

The Dua Brand

3.502 votes

Rank #58,729 FruityAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Paper Blossom

And Other Stories

3.805 votes

Rank #45,131 PowderyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paper Blossom takes 3 of 4 categories.

Candied Pears
Choose it for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paper Blossom
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Candied Pears1/4

Paper Blossom3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Paper Blossom
Sillage & projection: Paper Blossom
Value for money: Candied Pears
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paper Blossom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Candied PearsThe Dua Brand

Paper BlossomAnd Other Stories

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 63%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 39%Had 9%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

20%Love

40%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityPaper Blossom

SillagePaper Blossom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value65

Category winnerCandied PearsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aquatic92%

fresh84%

green77%

violet69%

sweet61%

powdery100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

woody77%

violet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

PearVioletCassisAloe VeraMelonChamomile

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PearPomeloCassis

Heart

VioletOrrisAgave

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesPear, Violet and Cassis. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,729

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#45,131

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPaper BlossomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Candied Pears by The Dua Brand is a bright, fruit-forward scent built on a core of ripe pear and cassis. Designed for everyday wear in warmer weather, this floral-fruity composition focuses on a crisp, sweet profile that sits close to the skin. It captures the essence of fresh orchard fruits, offering a light and acce…

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Paper Blossom is a light floral fruity fragrance from And Other Stories. It opens with bright pear and pomelo before softening into a delicate heart of violet and wild orris. A base of smooth sandalwood and vanilla pods anchors the composition, making it a gentle choice for casual spring strolls or quiet days in the o…

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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, Candied Pears or Paper Blossom?

Paper Blossom takes 3 of 4 categories. Candied Pears is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Paper Blossom is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Candied Pears for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paper Blossom for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Candied Pears or Paper Blossom?

Paper Blossom lasts longest (Paper Blossom 44/100, Candied Pears 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Candied Pears or Paper Blossom?

Paper Blossom projects furthest (Paper Blossom 58/100, Candied Pears 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Candied Pears and Paper Blossom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and violet accords. Common notes include Pear, Violet and Cassis.

Is Candied Pears or Paper Blossom better for summer or winter?

Candied Pears suits daytime wear; Paper Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Candied Pears and Paper Blossom?

Candied Pears features Pear, Violet, Cassis, Aloe Vera and Melon. Paper Blossom has top notes of Pear, Pomelo and Cassis, heart notes of Violet, Orris and Agave, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber.