Fragrance comparison

Candy Candy vs Intimacy Velvet

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

5 wins

Candy Candy

Mith

4.0017 votes

Rank #38,218 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Intimacy Velvet

Intimacy

3.7512 votes

Rank #60,868 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Candy Candy takes 5 of 5 categories.

Candy Candy
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Intimacy Velvet
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Candy Candy5/5

Intimacy Velvet0/5

Ratings & consensus: Candy Candy
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Candy Candy
Sillage & projection: Candy Candy
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

Intimacy VelvetIntimacy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 28%Had 17%Want 55%

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 61%

Category winnerCandy CandyRating 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

8%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCandy Candy

SillageCandy Candy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value58

Category winnerCandy CandyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

rose69%

musky61%

woody100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

floral77%

rose69%

patchouli61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and rose

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 OrangeLemonPink PepperMagnolia

Heart

Bulgarian RoseQuinceJasmineHoneysuckleHoneyCognac

Base

PatchouliVetiverVanillaTonka BeanAmberPrecious WoodsTobaccoLabdanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Honeysuckle and Jasmine. 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

Spring38

Summer13

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night80

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#60,868

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Intimacy Velvet opens with a bright splash of bergamot and mandarin before settling into a warm, honeyed floral heart. Bulgarian rose and jasmine dominate the middle, grounded by a rich base of patchouli, vanilla, and tonka bean. It is a sweet, woody fragrance ideal for autumn evenings when you want a lingering, cozy …

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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 Intimacy Velvet?

Candy Candy takes 5 of 5 categories. Candy Candy is rated 4.00/5 from 17 votes; Intimacy Velvet is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes. Choose Candy Candy for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Intimacy Velvet for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Candy Candy or Intimacy Velvet?

Candy Candy lasts longest (Candy Candy 75/100, Intimacy Velvet 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Candy Candy or Intimacy Velvet?

Projection is very close: Candy Candy 53/100, Intimacy Velvet 52/100 for sillage.

Do Candy Candy and Intimacy Velvet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and rose accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Honeysuckle and Jasmine.

Is Candy Candy or Intimacy Velvet better for summer or winter?

Candy Candy suits daytime wear; Intimacy Velvet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Candy Candy and Intimacy Velvet?

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. Intimacy Velvet has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Quince, Jasmine and Honeysuckle, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.