Fragrance comparison

Candor vs Eau de Lotus Bleu

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 97 ratings analysed

3 wins

Candor

Chapel Factory

3.8312 votes

Rank #59,576 AmberSmoky

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Eau de Lotus Bleu

Roger & Gallet

4.0785 votes

Rank #11,348 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Candor takes 3 of 5 categories.

Candor
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Lotus Bleu
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Candor3/5

Eau de Lotus Bleu2/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Lotus Bleu
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Candor
Sillage & projection: Candor
Value for money: Candor
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Lotus Bleu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CandorChapel Factory

Eau de Lotus BleuRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%

4.07/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 27%Had 27%Want 46%

Category winnerEau de Lotus BleuRating 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

36%Love

59%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityCandor

SillageCandor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value59

Category winnerCandorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

white floral84%

woody77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

citrus100%

white floral88%

floral77%

woody65%

fresh spicy53%

sweet42%

Scent match45%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

Top

OrangeBergamotNeroliMandarin Orange

Heart

Blue LotusOrange BlossomRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaMuskIncense

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Incense, Orange Blossom and Rose. Durations are only published for Candor, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,576

PerfumerAnais Biguine

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,348

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerEau de Lotus BleuHigher 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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Eau de Lotus Bleu opens with bright citrus, then settles into a soft floral musk with lotus, orange blossom and a touch of incense. Reviews consistently describe it as subtle, balanced and easy to wear. It suits spring and summer best, especially if you want a fresh scent that stays close to the skin rather than domin…

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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 Eau de Lotus Bleu?

Candor takes 3 of 5 categories. Candor is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes; Eau de Lotus Bleu is rated 4.07/5 from 85 votes. Choose Candor for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Lotus Bleu for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Candor or Eau de Lotus Bleu?

Candor lasts longest (Candor 70/100, Eau de Lotus Bleu 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Candor or Eau de Lotus Bleu?

Candor projects furthest (Candor 63/100, Eau de Lotus Bleu 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Candor and Eau de Lotus Bleu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Incense, Orange Blossom and Rose.

Is Candor or Eau de Lotus Bleu better for summer or winter?

Candor suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Candor and Eau de Lotus Bleu?

Candor has top notes of Neroli and Bitter Almond, heart notes of Incense, Orange Blossom, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Cedar and Musk. Eau de Lotus Bleu has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Blue Lotus, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Musk.