Fragrance comparison

Candy vs Ramsés II

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

Candy

Above

4.209 votes

Rank #21,770 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

3%scent match

Clearly different

Ramsés II

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.3113 votes

Rank #46,233 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Candy
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Ramsés II
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Candy2/4

Ramsés II2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ramsés II
Sillage & projection: Ramsés II
Value for money: Candy
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

Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 21%Had 29%Want 50%

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%

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

54%Love

23%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityRamsés II

SillageRamsés II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value52

Category winnerCandyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

citrus100%

white floral92%

floral84%

rose77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

whiskey65%

cinnamon53%

powdery42%

Scent match3%Clearly different

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

WhiskeyBergamotTarragonRosemaryCypressTangerineCorianderSage

Heart

CinnamonSpicesWoodsy NotesSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegVioletBlue Lotus

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliTobaccoCambodian OudVetiverCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesTangerine 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

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day27

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,770

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#46,233

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.

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Ramsés II by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of boozy whiskey, crisp cypress, and bitter bergamot. As the initial freshness recedes, a dense heart of dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg takes over, anchored by earthy patchouli and rich woodsy notes. The base settles into dark Cambodian oud, smoky tobac…

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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 Ramsés II?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Candy is rated 4.20/5 from 9 votes; Ramsés II is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Candy for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Ramsés II for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Candy or Ramsés II?

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

Which projects more, Candy or Ramsés II?

Ramsés II projects furthest (Ramsés II 48/100, Candy 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Candy and Ramsés II smell similar?

Clearly different: a 3% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Tangerine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Candy or Ramsés II better for summer or winter?

Candy suits day or night wear; Ramsés II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Candy and Ramsés II?

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. Ramsés II has top notes of Whiskey, Bergamot, Tarragon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tobacco.