Fragrance comparison

Candy vs 1873

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 329 ratings analysed

Candy

Above

4.209 votes

Rank #21,770 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

1873

Histoires de Parfums

3.76320 votes

Rank #8,747 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1873 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Candy
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
1873
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Candy1/4

18733/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1873
Sillage & projection: 1873
Value for money: Candy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1873

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CandyAbove

1873Histoires de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 21%Had 29%Want 50%

3.76/ 5 · 320 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

26%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

320 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevity1873

Sillage1873

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value48

Category winnerCandyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

floral84%

rose77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

sweet83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeTangerineApricot

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyFloral Notes

Base

White MuskJasmine

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesGrapefruitTangerineLimeOrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyWildflowersViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Tangerine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for 1873, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night12

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men15

Unisex29

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,770

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#8,747

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winner1873Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Candy by Above is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Candy was launched in 2019. Top notes are Lime, Tangerine and Apricot; middle notes are Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Floral Notes; base notes are White Musk and Jasmine.

Reviews →

1873 by Histoires de Parfums opens with an invigorating splash of tart grapefruit, zesty lime, and sweet tangerine that instantly wakes up your senses. As the bright citrus mist settles, a delicate heart of creamy orange blossom, clean lavender, and powdery violet emerges, softening the initial bite. The real surprise…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Candy or 1873?

1873 takes 3 of 4 categories. Candy is rated 4.20/5 from 9 votes; 1873 is rated 3.76/5 from 320 votes. Choose Candy for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose 1873 for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Candy or 1873?

1873 lasts longest (1873 65/100, Candy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Candy or 1873?

1873 projects furthest (1873 63/100, Candy 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Candy and 1873 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Lime, Tangerine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Candy or 1873 better for summer or winter?

Candy suits day or night wear; 1873 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Candy and 1873?

Candy has top notes of Lime, Tangerine and Apricot, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Floral Notes, a base of White Musk and Jasmine. 1873 has top notes of Citruses, Grapefruit, Tangerine and Lime, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley and Wildflowers, a base of Caramel, Vanilla and Musk.