Fragrance comparison

Candy, Baby vs Clementine Crush

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 239 ratings analysed

5 wins

Candy, Baby

Victoria's Secret · 2012

4.36211 votes

Rank #14,883 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Clementine Crush

Love & Toast

3.5428 votes

Rank #22,395 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Candy, Baby takes 5 of 7 categories.

Candy, Baby
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Clementine Crush
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Candy, Baby5/7

Clementine Crush2/7

Ratings & consensus: Candy, Baby
Community sentiment: Candy, Baby
Longevity: Candy, Baby
Sillage & projection: Candy, Baby
Value for money: Clementine Crush
Versatility: Clementine Crush
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Candy, Baby

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Candy, BabyVictoria's Secret

Clementine CrushLove & Toast

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.54/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 24%Had 22%Want 54%

Category winnerCandy, BabyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

47%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

101 votes

14%Love

54%Like

4%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerCandy, BabyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity31

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityCandy, Baby

SillageCandy, Baby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value100

Category winnerClementine CrushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet83%

citrus100%

fruity83%

tropical65%

sweet48%

vanilla30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanilleSugar

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Mandarin OrangeMangoVanilleGuavaSugar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesVanille and Sugar. 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

Winter49

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall38

Winter13

Day100

Night–

Category winnerClementine CrushMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,883

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2012

Reviews6

Overall rank#22,395

PerfumerMargot Elena

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerCandy, BabyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First released in 2012, Candy, Baby by Victoria's Secret remains a recognizable classic for fans of pure gourmand body mists. It blends intense sugar with soft vanilla to create a cotton candy scent profile. It fits warm weather wear when you want a breezy, cheerful scent that stays close to your skin.

Reviews →

Clementine Crush by Love & Toast captures a sunny, aromatic-fruity profile dominated by juicy mandarin orange and ripe mango. This unisex fragrance features a warm vanilla sugar base, making it a casual choice for warm spring days or bright summer afternoons. Its compact roll-on format makes it a convenient accessory …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Candy, Baby or Clementine Crush?

Candy, Baby takes 5 of 7 categories. Candy, Baby is rated 4.36/5 from 211 votes; Clementine Crush is rated 3.54/5 from 28 votes. Choose Candy, Baby for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Clementine Crush for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Candy, Baby or Clementine Crush?

Candy, Baby lasts longest (Candy, Baby 39/100, Clementine Crush 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Candy, Baby or Clementine Crush?

Candy, Baby projects furthest (Candy, Baby 53/100, Clementine Crush 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Candy, Baby and Clementine Crush smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Vanille and Sugar.

Is Candy, Baby or Clementine Crush better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clementine Crush is the stronger pick. For winter, Candy, Baby is the stronger pick. Clementine Crush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.