Fragrance comparison

Candy vs Private Label

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Candy

Above

4.209 votes

Rank #21,770 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Private Label

Ricarda M.

5.002 votes

Rank #46,661 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Private Label takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Candy1/3

Private Label2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CandyAbove

Private LabelRicarda M.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 21%Had 29%Want 50%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 92%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPrivate Label

SillagePrivate Label

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

floral84%

rose77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

floral77%

lactonic69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, 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

Top

LimeTangerineAlmondBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

OrchidMimosaAfrican Orange FlowerVioletJasmineGeraniumRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MilkVanilleSandalwoodPatchouliPalisander RosewoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Tangerine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,770

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#46,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCandyHigher 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 →

Private Label by Ricarda M. opens with a bright, zesty burst of lime and bergamot before transitioning into a floral heart dominated by orchid and mimosa. The base settles into a creamy, comforting blend of milk and sandalwood. This oriental floral scent is designed for the modern woman who appreciates a soft yet long…

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 Private Label?

Private Label takes 2 of 3 categories. Candy is rated 4.20/5 from 9 votes; Private Label is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Candy for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Private Label for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Candy or Private Label?

Private Label lasts longest (Private Label 67/100, Candy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Candy or Private Label?

Private Label projects furthest (Private Label 88/100, Candy 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Candy and Private Label smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Lime, Tangerine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Candy or Private Label better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Candy and Private Label?

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. Private Label has top notes of Lime, Tangerine, Almond and Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid, Mimosa, African Orange Flower and Violet, a base of Milk, Vanille, Sandalwood and Patchouli.