Fragrance comparison

Candor vs Fruit Of The Moon

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

2 wins

Candor

Chapel Factory

3.8312 votes

Rank #59,576 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Fruit Of The Moon

Abaton

3.333 votes

Rank #65,213 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Candor takes 2 of 3 categories.

Candor
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fruit Of The Moon
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Candor2/3

Fruit Of The Moon1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Fruit Of The Moon
Value for money: Candor
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Candor

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CandorChapel Factory

Fruit Of The MoonAbaton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 2%Want 83%

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

0%Love

33%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageFruit Of The Moon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCandorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

white floral84%

woody77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both 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

Bitter AlmondBergamotLemonSweet OrangeCoconutAnise

Heart

CherrySugarJasmineVioletStrawberryTuberoseNeroliBanana

Base

SandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanWhite MuskPatchouliChinottoIncenseCedar

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bitter Almond, Incense and Jasmine. 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

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,576

PerfumerAnais Biguine

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCandorHigher 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…

Reviews →

Fruit Of The Moon by Abaton is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Fruit Of The Moon was launched in 2025. Top notes are Bitter Almond, Bergamot, Lemon, Sweet Orange, Coconut and Anise; middle notes are Cherry, Sugar, Jasmine, Violet, Strawberry, Tuberose, Neroli, Banana, Pea…

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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 Fruit Of The Moon?

Candor takes 2 of 3 categories. Candor is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes; Fruit Of The Moon is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Candor for a amber and smoky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fruit Of The Moon for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which projects more, Candor or Fruit Of The Moon?

Fruit Of The Moon projects furthest (Fruit Of The Moon 75/100, Candor 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Candor and Fruit Of The Moon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bitter Almond, Incense and Jasmine.

Is Candor or Fruit Of The Moon better for summer or winter?

Candor suits daytime wear; Fruit Of The Moon suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Candor and Fruit Of The Moon?

Candor has top notes of Neroli and Bitter Almond, heart notes of Incense, Orange Blossom, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Cedar and Musk. Fruit Of The Moon has top notes of Bitter Almond, Bergamot, Lemon and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Cherry, Sugar, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and White Musk.