Fragrance comparison

Candy, Baby vs Lei Flower

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 222 ratings analysed

3 wins

Candy, Baby

Victoria's Secret · 2012

4.36211 votes

Rank #14,883 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Lei Flower

Providence Perfume Co.

3.4511 votes

Rank #54,505 SweetTropical

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Candy, Baby takes 3 of 4 categories.

Candy, Baby
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Lei Flower
Choose it for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Candy, Baby3/4

Lei Flower1/4

Ratings & consensus: Candy, Baby
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Candy, Baby
Sillage & projection: Lei Flower
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

Lei FlowerProvidence Perfume Co.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.45/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 93%

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

18%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityCandy, Baby

SillageLei Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet83%

sweet100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%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

Top15-30 mins

Tropical FruitCaramelOrangeChamomileYuzuTarragon

Heart2-3 hrs

AlmondJasmineSugarFrangipaniYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

VanillePatchouliCacaoCoconutCassis

InformationalShared notesVanille and Sugar. Durations are only published for Lei Flower, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

Not enough votes yet

Casual 39%Date 28%Work 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,883

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2012

Reviews6

Overall rank#54,505

PerfumerCharna Ethier

Launched—

Reviews1

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 →

Lei Flower by Providence Perfume Co. takes the idea of a sunlit Hawaiian garland and spins it into a rich botanical treat. Created by artisan perfumer Charna Ethier, the opening greets you with tart yuzu citrus, juicy tropical fruit, and a surprising flick of green tarragon. Soon after, golden frangipani and yellow yl…

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 Lei Flower?

Candy, Baby takes 3 of 4 categories. Candy, Baby is rated 4.36/5 from 211 votes; Lei Flower is rated 3.45/5 from 11 votes. Choose Candy, Baby for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Lei Flower for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Candy, Baby or Lei Flower?

Candy, Baby lasts longest (Candy, Baby 39/100, Lei Flower 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Candy, Baby or Lei Flower?

Lei Flower projects furthest (Lei Flower 63/100, Candy, Baby 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Candy, Baby and Lei Flower smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Vanille and Sugar.

Is Candy, Baby or Lei Flower better for summer or winter?

Lei Flower suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Candy, Baby and Lei Flower?

Candy, Baby features Vanille and Sugar. Lei Flower has top notes of Tropical Fruit, Caramel, Orange and Chamomile, heart notes of Almond, Jasmine, Sugar and Frangipani, a base of Vanille, Patchouli, Cacao and Coconut.