Fragrance comparison

Candor vs Alba (From Across the Alps)

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

Candor

Chapel Factory

3.8312 votes

Rank #59,576 AmberSmoky

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Alba (From Across the Alps)

DSH Perfumes · 2013

4.258 votes

Rank #37,801 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Candor
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Alba (From Across the Alps)
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Candor2/5

Alba (From Across the Alps)2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Candor
Sillage & projection: Alba (From Across the Alps)
Value for money: Candor
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Alba (From Across the Alps)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CandorChapel Factory

Alba (From Across the Alps)DSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 2%Had 7%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

25%Like

33%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

63%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCandor

SillageAlba (From Across the Alps)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCandorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

white floral84%

woody77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

floral84%

powdery77%

almond69%

woody61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

NeroliBitter Almond

Heart3-4 hrs

IncenseOrange BlossomRoseJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

CedarMusk

Top20-30 mins

Bitter OrangeNeroliBergamotPetitgrainLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomHeliotropeJasmineNarcissusWhite RoseOlive BlossomBlack Elder

Base6-8 hrs

BeeswaxBitter AlmondOrris RootTruffleAustralian SandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,576

PerfumerAnais Biguine

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,801

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched2013

Reviews2

Category winnerAlba (From Across the Alps)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Candor by Chapel Factory offers an intriguing contrast between crisp Mediterranean citrus and shadowy Gothic resins. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bright neroli paired with the nutty, slightly medicinal crunch of bitter almond. Within minutes, the composition warms on the skin into a core of orange blossom…

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Alba (From Across the Alps) starts with a punchy splash of bitter orange, sharp petitgrain, and tart lemon peel. That initial citrus brightness lasts about twenty minutes before mellowing into an antique floral heart. Creamy orange blossom, powdery heliotrope, and delicate jasmine take the lead. You also notice an oil…

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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, Candor or Alba (From Across the Alps)?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Candor is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes; Alba (From Across the Alps) is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Candor for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Alba (From Across the Alps) for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Candor or Alba (From Across the Alps)?

Candor lasts longest (Candor 70/100, Alba (From Across the Alps) 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Candor or Alba (From Across the Alps)?

Projection is very close: Alba (From Across the Alps) 65/100, Candor 63/100 for sillage.

Do Candor and Alba (From Across the Alps) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bitter Almond, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Candor or Alba (From Across the Alps) better for summer or winter?

Candor suits daytime wear; Alba (From Across the Alps) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Candor and Alba (From Across the Alps)?

Candor has top notes of Neroli and Bitter Almond, heart notes of Incense, Orange Blossom, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Cedar and Musk. Alba (From Across the Alps) has top notes of Bitter Orange, Neroli, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Narcissus, a base of Beeswax, Bitter Almond, Orris Root and Truffle.