Fragrance comparison

Candy Pop vs RUBY FIZZ

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

4 wins

Candy Pop

Tubbees

4.2446 votes

Rank #28,037 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

RUBY FIZZ

Gulf Orchid

3.5845 votes

Rank #21,575 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Candy Pop takes 4 of 7 categories.

Candy Pop
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
RUBY FIZZ
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Candy Pop4/7

RUBY FIZZ3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Candy PopTubbees

RUBY FIZZGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 93%Had 7%Want 0%

3.58/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

Category winnerCandy PopRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

27%Love

36%Like

16%Ok

13%Dislike

9%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerCandy PopMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityRUBY FIZZ

SillageCandy Pop

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCandy PopBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

woody77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

amber86%

sweet72%

caramel58%

fresh44%

rose30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red FruitsAppleBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmine

Base

SandalwoodMuskCaramelVanilla

Top15-30 mins

StrawberryLycheeApple

Heart2-3 hrs

AmberRed FruitsWhite Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelRoseMusk

InformationalShared notesRed Fruits, Apple, Musk and Caramel. Durations are only published for RUBY FIZZ, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer100

Fall31

Winter23

Day100

Night21

Spring100

Summer92

Fall67

Winter42

Day100

Night32

Category winnerRUBY FIZZMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex24

Women68

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 40%Party 23%Date 20%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,037

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,575

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerRUBY FIZZHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Candy Pop by Tubbees opens with a sharp burst of crisp green apple, tart red fruits, and zesty bergamot. Within minutes, the fruity tartness softens into a clean heart of white orange blossom and sweet jasmine. As the fragrance settles, warm caramel and creamy vanilla merge with smooth sandalwood and clean musk. The r…

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Ruby Fizz by Gulf Orchid delivers an unapologetic rush of sweet strawberry, exotic lychee, and crunchy green apple right out of the gate. This is pure, sunny daytime pleasure in a bottle. The scent opens with a crisp fruit tang before settling into soft white blossoms and rich caramel, anchored by a steady pulse of wa…

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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 Pop or RUBY FIZZ?

Candy Pop takes 4 of 7 categories. Candy Pop is rated 4.24/5 from 46 votes; RUBY FIZZ is rated 3.58/5 from 45 votes. Choose Candy Pop for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose RUBY FIZZ for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Candy Pop or RUBY FIZZ?

RUBY FIZZ lasts longest (RUBY FIZZ 67/100, Candy Pop 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Candy Pop or RUBY FIZZ?

Candy Pop projects furthest (Candy Pop 58/100, RUBY FIZZ 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Candy Pop and RUBY FIZZ smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Red Fruits, Apple, Musk and Caramel.

Is Candy Pop or RUBY FIZZ better for summer or winter?

For summer, Candy Pop is the stronger pick. For winter, RUBY FIZZ is the stronger pick. Candy Pop suits daytime wear; RUBY FIZZ suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Candy Pop and RUBY FIZZ?

Candy Pop has top notes of Red Fruits, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Caramel and Vanilla. RUBY FIZZ has top notes of Strawberry, Lychee and Apple, heart notes of Amber, Red Fruits and White Blossom, a base of Caramel, Rose and Musk.