Fragrance comparison

Chosen vs Rock Candy

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 121 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chosen

Nicole Scherzinger

3.88117 votes

Rank #8,055 FruitySweet

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72%scent match

Closely related

Rock Candy

Aubusson

4.504 votes

Rank #51,099 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chosen takes 3 of 4 categories.

Chosen
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rock Candy
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Chosen3/4

Rock Candy1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChosenNicole Scherzinger

Rock CandyAubusson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

53%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

92 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityChosen

SillageChosen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value100

Category winnerRock CandyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

caramel61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachPearGreen AppleOrange

Heart

CaramelJasmine

Base

VanillaPatchouliMusk

Top

White RumCaramelFruitsPear

Heart

MarshmallowJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanPatchouliVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPear, Caramel, Jasmine and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,055

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#51,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChosenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chosen by Nicole Scherzinger is a floral fruity gourmand scent that balances crisp orchard fruits with a warm, sugary heart. It opens with a bright medley of peach, pear, and green apple, leading into a creamy caramel and jasmine center. Anchored by patchouli, vanilla, and musk, this fragrance works well for casual da…

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Rock Candy by Aubusson is a sweet, playful gourmand fragrance designed for those who love dessert-inspired scents. It opens with bright pear and candied fruit notes, leading into a cozy heart of fluffy marshmallow. The dry-down introduces a warm blend of vanilla, tonka bean, and soft musk, making it a comforting choic…

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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, Chosen or Rock Candy?

Chosen takes 3 of 4 categories. Chosen is rated 3.88/5 from 117 votes; Rock Candy is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Chosen for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rock Candy for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Chosen or Rock Candy?

They last about the same: Chosen 61/100, Rock Candy 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chosen or Rock Candy?

Chosen projects furthest (Chosen 64/100, Rock Candy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chosen and Rock Candy smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Pear, Caramel, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Chosen or Rock Candy better for summer or winter?

Rock Candy suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chosen and Rock Candy?

Chosen has top notes of Peach, Pear, Green Apple and Orange, heart notes of Caramel and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk. Rock Candy has top notes of White Rum, Caramel, Fruits and Pear, heart notes of Marshmallow and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Vanilla and Musk.