Candle Light vs Trefle
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Candle Light takes 1 of 1 categories.
Candle LightChoose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
TrefleChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Candle Light1/1
Trefle0/1
- 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
- Candle Light
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Candle LightDorinTrefleLanselle ParisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 24%Had 10%Want 67%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
0%Like
67%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
fresh spicy92%
fruity84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
green61%
woody61%
white floral46%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
FreesiaAppleBasilBlack CurrantOzonic notesCyclamen
Heart2-3 hrs
HazelnutRoseGeraniumJasmine
Base6-8 hrs
SandalwoodCedarVanilla
Top
BasilOzonic notesCyclamenFreesiaAppleBlack Currant
Heart
JasmineGeraniumHazelnutRose
Base
MuskTonka BeanCedarAmber
InformationalShared notesFreesia, Apple, Basil and Black Currant. Durations are only published for Candle Light, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#66,243
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#76,313
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2023
Reviews0
Category winnerCandle LightHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCandle Light by Dorin opens with an airy burst of fresh freesia petals, crisp green apple, and a cool, herbal snap of garden basil. As the bright, breezy top notes settle over the first half hour, a soft bouquet of dewy rose and jasmine emerges, paired with an unexpected touch of creamy hazelnut that gives the heart a…
Reviews →Trefle reads as a soft, sweet floral with a creamy vanilla core, a touch of clove spice, and a powdery amber finish. Almond and orange blossom give it a rounded, slightly cosmetic texture rather than a bright or juicy feel. This looks best for someone who enjoys warm vanilla scents with a floral edge and gentle woods …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Do Candle Light and Trefle smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Freesia, Apple, Basil and Black Currant.
Is Candle Light or Trefle better for summer or winter?
Candle Light suits daytime wear; Trefle suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Candle Light and Trefle?
Candle Light has top notes of Freesia, Apple, Basil and Black Currant, heart notes of Hazelnut, Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Vanilla. Trefle has top notes of Basil, Ozonic notes, Cyclamen and Freesia, heart notes of Jasmine, Geranium, Hazelnut and Rose, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Cedar and Amber.
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