Fragrance comparison

Candy Dream vs Mother of Pearl

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

Candy Dream

Ulric de Varens · 2019

3.8830 votes

Rank #25,828 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mother of Pearl

Aqualis

4.2313 votes

Rank #31,550 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mother of Pearl takes 3 of 5 categories.

Candy Dream
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mother of Pearl
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Candy Dream2/5

Mother of Pearl3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Candy DreamUlric de Varens

Mother of PearlAqualis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 18%Had 29%Want 52%

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 48%Had 2%Want 49%

Category winnerMother of PearlRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

63%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

46%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMother of Pearl

SillageMother of Pearl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCandy DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity88%

sweet77%

powdery30%

white floral100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

tropical77%

coconut69%

citrus61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MangoPassionfruitNectarine

Heart1-2 hrs

Passion FlowerBlue LiliesLotus

Base3-4 hrs

CoconutSandalwoodMusk

Top

PearMandarinMangoGingerPassionfruitPink PepperBergamot

Heart

GardeniaCoconutJasmine

Base

VanillaAmberMuskPeru BalsamSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMango, Passionfruit, Coconut and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Candy Dream, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer27

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer83

Fall83

Winter83

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 49%Date 20%Party 17%Work 14%

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,828

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

Reviews4

Overall rank#31,550

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerCandy DreamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Candy Dream by Ulric de Varens is an unapologetic, sugary fruit scent made for relaxed days. Expect instant sweetness. The opening hits with synthetic nectarine, tart passionfruit, and syrupy mango candy. It wastes no time being subtle. After five minutes of solvent evaporation, the loud tropical fruit softens into wa…

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Mother of Pearl by Aqualis starts with a bright splash of mango, passionfruit, and pink pepper. The fruitiness feels wet and ripe, cutting through early heat without turning sugary. Within twenty minutes, lactonic gardenia and creamy coconut take over the center, giving the composition a plush, beachside texture. As …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Candy Dream or Mother of Pearl?

Mother of Pearl takes 3 of 5 categories. Candy Dream is rated 3.88/5 from 30 votes; Mother of Pearl is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes. Choose Candy Dream for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mother of Pearl for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Candy Dream or Mother of Pearl?

Mother of Pearl lasts longest (Mother of Pearl 77/100, Candy Dream 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Candy Dream or Mother of Pearl?

Projection is very close: Mother of Pearl 66/100, Candy Dream 64/100 for sillage.

Do Candy Dream and Mother of Pearl smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Mango, Passionfruit, Coconut and Sandalwood.

Is Candy Dream or Mother of Pearl better for summer or winter?

Candy Dream suits daytime wear; Mother of Pearl suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Candy Dream and Mother of Pearl?

Candy Dream has top notes of Mango, Passionfruit and Nectarine, heart notes of Passion Flower, Blue Lilies and Lotus, a base of Coconut, Sandalwood and Musk. Mother of Pearl has top notes of Pear, Mandarin, Mango and Ginger, heart notes of Gardenia, Coconut and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Peru Balsam.