Fragrance comparison

Candy, Baby vs Jasmine Brown Sugar

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 254 ratings analysed

Candy, Baby

Victoria's Secret · 2012

4.36211 votes

Rank #14,883 VanillaSweet

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59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Jasmine Brown Sugar

Voluspa

3.9843 votes

Rank #19,852 VanillaSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jasmine Brown Sugar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Candy, Baby
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Jasmine Brown Sugar
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Candy, Baby3/7

Jasmine Brown Sugar4/7

Ratings & consensus: Candy, Baby
Community sentiment: Candy, Baby
Longevity: Jasmine Brown Sugar
Sillage & projection: Jasmine Brown Sugar
Value for money: Jasmine Brown Sugar
Versatility: Jasmine Brown Sugar
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

Jasmine Brown SugarVoluspa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 19%Had 13%Want 69%

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

42%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerCandy, BabyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityJasmine Brown Sugar

SillageJasmine Brown Sugar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value75

Category winnerJasmine Brown SugarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet83%

vanilla100%

sweet90%

white floral80%

floral70%

amber60%

smoky50%

Scent match59%Closely related · both vanilla and sweet

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

JasmineSugarVanilleIncenseFreesia

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–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerJasmine Brown SugarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,883

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2012

Reviews6

Overall rank#19,852

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

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 →

Jasmine Brown Sugar smells like a rich jasmine wrapped in brown sugar, vanilla, and a soft incense haze. It opens sharp and heady for some wearers, then turns creamier and sweeter as it settles. This suits someone who enjoys bold white florals with a candied, warm finish. It can feel strong, sweet, and cozy rather tha…

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 Jasmine Brown Sugar?

Jasmine Brown Sugar takes 4 of 7 categories. Candy, Baby is rated 4.36/5 from 211 votes; Jasmine Brown Sugar is rated 3.98/5 from 43 votes. Choose Candy, Baby for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Jasmine Brown Sugar for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Candy, Baby or Jasmine Brown Sugar?

Jasmine Brown Sugar lasts longest (Jasmine Brown Sugar 86/100, Candy, Baby 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Candy, Baby or Jasmine Brown Sugar?

Jasmine Brown Sugar projects furthest (Jasmine Brown Sugar 75/100, Candy, Baby 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Candy, Baby and Jasmine Brown Sugar smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Vanille and Sugar.

Is Candy, Baby or Jasmine Brown Sugar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jasmine Brown Sugar is the stronger pick. For winter, Jasmine Brown Sugar is the stronger pick. Jasmine Brown Sugar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.