Fragrance comparison

Cinder vs Sandy

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cinder

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.0423 votes

Rank #18,955 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Sandy

Le Bonheur Perfumes

3.717 votes

Rank #57,892 AquaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cinder takes 4 of 4 categories.

Cinder
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sandy
Choose it for a aquatic and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cinder4/4

Sandy0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CinderAhmed Al Maghribi

SandyLe Bonheur Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 56%Had 7%Want 37%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 42%Had 4%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

43%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCinder

SillageCinder

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value83

Category winnerCinderBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

floral69%

powdery61%

aquatic100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both white floral, fresh and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusNectarineAppleBlack Currant

Heart

Lily of the ValleyJasmineMagnoliaFreesiaGardenia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVanillaMuskPatchouli

Top15 to 30 minutes

NectarineOrangePear

Heart2 to 4 hours

Violet LeavesWatery NotesGardeniaLily of the Valley

Base3 to 6 hours

CedarwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesNectarine, Lily of the Valley, Gardenia and Amber. Durations are only published for Sandy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer56

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,955

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#57,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCinderHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cinder reads less like a bright fruity floral on skin and more like a citrus, leather, oud style scent with a smoother, budget-friendly profile. Several wearers compare it to Imperial Valley territory, but in a softer, less forceful way. If you want a masculine Middle Eastern style fragrance with some polish and stron…

Reviews →

Sandy by Le Bonheur Perfumes is a bright floral fruity fragrance designed for easy daytime wear. The scent opens with a crisp burst of juicy pear, nectarine, and fresh orange, delivering an immediate fruit-forward sweetness. As it settles, refreshing watery notes combine with green violet leaves, creamy gardenia, and …

Reviews →

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, Cinder or Sandy?

Cinder takes 4 of 4 categories. Cinder is rated 4.04/5 from 23 votes; Sandy is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Cinder for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sandy for a aquatic and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cinder or Sandy?

Cinder lasts longest (Cinder 79/100, Sandy 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cinder or Sandy?

Cinder projects furthest (Cinder 70/100, Sandy 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cinder and Sandy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fresh and fruity accords. Common notes include Nectarine, Lily of the Valley, Gardenia and Amber.

Is Cinder or Sandy better for summer or winter?

Cinder suits evening wear; Sandy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cinder and Sandy?

Cinder has top notes of Citrus, Nectarine, Apple and Black Currant, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Magnolia and Freesia, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla and Musk. Sandy has top notes of Nectarine, Orange and Pear, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Watery Notes, Gardenia and Lily of the Valley, a base of Cedarwood, Amber and Musk.