Fragrance comparison

Cookies & Kisses vs Haze

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 571 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cookies & Kisses

Clinique

3.89380 votes

Rank #34,978 WoodyBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Haze

Who is Elijah

3.35191 votes

Rank #9,414 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cookies & Kisses takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cookies & Kisses
Choose it for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Haze
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Cookies & Kisses4/7

Haze3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cookies & KissesClinique

HazeWho is Elijah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 54%Had 11%Want 35%

3.35/ 5 · 191 votes

Have 47%Had 7%Want 47%

Category winnerCookies & KissesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

34%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

380 votes

38%Love

30%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

179 votes

Category winnerCookies & KissesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityHaze

SillageHaze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value52

Category winnerCookies & KissesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

balsamic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

nutty61%

woody100%

vanilla91%

balsamic83%

warm spicy74%

amber65%

powdery56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, balsamic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Pink PepperAppleBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

ChestnutPimentoBalsam Fir

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodGuaiac WoodPeru BalsamAmbroxan

Top

ClovePink PepperOrange Blossom

Heart

ChestnutGuaiac WoodJuniper

Base

VanillaPeru BalsamCashmeranCedar

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Chestnut, Guaiac Wood and Peru Balsam. Durations are only published for Cookies & Kisses, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring18

Summer13

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night74

Spring23

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCookies & KissesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex29

Women67

Men14

Unisex56

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,978

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,414

PerfumerRaquel Bouris

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerHazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cookies & Kisses by Clinique delivers an unexpected profile that leans much more into woods and spices than its dessert-like name implies. The opening introduces a lively crackle of pink pepper paired with crisp apple and bright bergamot. As the scent settles, a nutty chestnut note emerges alongside fragrant balsam fi…

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Haze is a cozy woody vanilla with roasted chestnut, clove and soft balsamic warmth. On skin it usually reads sweet, nutty and gently smoky rather than aggressively bonfire-like, with cashmeran and cedar giving the dry-down a smooth, fuzzy texture. It suits cold weather best and feels easy to wear if you like fireplace…

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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, Cookies & Kisses or Haze?

Cookies & Kisses takes 4 of 7 categories. Cookies & Kisses is rated 3.89/5 from 380 votes; Haze is rated 3.35/5 from 191 votes. Choose Cookies & Kisses for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Haze for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cookies & Kisses or Haze?

Haze lasts longest (Haze 59/100, Cookies & Kisses 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cookies & Kisses or Haze?

Haze projects furthest (Haze 50/100, Cookies & Kisses 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cookies & Kisses and Haze smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, balsamic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Chestnut, Guaiac Wood and Peru Balsam.

Is Cookies & Kisses or Haze better for summer or winter?

For summer, Haze is the stronger pick. For winter, Haze is the stronger pick. Cookies & Kisses suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cookies & Kisses and Haze?

Cookies & Kisses has top notes of Pink Pepper, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Chestnut, Pimento and Balsam Fir, a base of Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Peru Balsam and Ambroxan. Haze has top notes of Clove, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Chestnut, Guaiac Wood and Juniper, a base of Vanilla, Peru Balsam, Cashmeran and Cedar.