Fragrance comparison

Candy Candy vs Anthomaniac

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

3 wins

Candy Candy

Mith

4.0017 votes

Rank #38,218 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Anthomaniac

Ningen Parfums

3.004 votes

Rank #68,124 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Candy Candy takes 3 of 4 categories.

Candy Candy
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Anthomaniac
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Candy Candy3/4

Anthomaniac1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Candy CandyMith

AnthomaniacNingen Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 28%Had 17%Want 55%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

25%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityCandy Candy

SillageAnthomaniac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value63

Category winnerCandy CandyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

rose69%

musky61%

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

HoneysuckleRed FruitsJasmineRose

Base

PatchouliSugarMuskVanilla

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangePassionfruit

Heart

Damask RoseRose de MaiOsmanthusTuberoseCassisGardeniaJasminePeony

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskHeliotropeVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose. 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

Summer86

Fall86

Winter29

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,218

PerfumerLouise Turner

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#68,124

PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCandy CandyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Candy Candy opens bright with mandarin and bergamot, then quickly turns into a fruity floral wrapped in sugar, musk, and vanilla. On skin it usually reads sweet, airy, and summery, with honeysuckle and red fruits doing most of the work. It looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy playful gourmand florals and easy layer…

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Anthomaniac by Ningen Parfums presents a dense floral arrangement backed by heavy woods. Bright passionfruit and bergamot flash in the opening before giving way to rich osmanthus, ylang-ylang, and tuberose. The base brings dry patchouli and earthy sandalwood alongside clean musk. It suits lovers of strong yellow and w…

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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 Candy or Anthomaniac?

Candy Candy takes 3 of 4 categories. Candy Candy is rated 4.00/5 from 17 votes; Anthomaniac is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Candy Candy for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Anthomaniac for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Candy Candy or Anthomaniac?

They last about the same: Candy Candy 75/100, Anthomaniac 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Candy Candy or Anthomaniac?

Anthomaniac projects furthest (Anthomaniac 67/100, Candy Candy 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Candy Candy and Anthomaniac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Candy Candy or Anthomaniac better for summer or winter?

Candy Candy suits daytime wear; Anthomaniac suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Candy Candy and Anthomaniac?

Candy Candy has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Red Fruits, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Sugar, Musk and Vanilla. Anthomaniac has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Passionfruit, heart notes of Damask Rose, Rose de Mai, Osmanthus and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Heliotrope.