Fragrance comparison

Crazy Candy vs Excite

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 303 ratings analysed

3 wins

Crazy Candy

I Matti

4.0911 votes

Rank #39,920 SweetViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Excite

AXE

3.64292 votes

Rank #8,312 CoconutNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crazy Candy takes 3 of 5 categories.

Crazy Candy
Choose it for a sweet and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Excite
Choose it for a coconut and nutty character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Crazy Candy3/5

Excite2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crazy CandyI Matti

ExciteAXE

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

3.64/ 5 · 292 votes

Have 33%Had 48%Want 19%

Category winnerCrazy CandyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

38%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

234 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCrazy Candy

SillageCrazy Candy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value84

Category winnerExciteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

violet92%

caramel84%

powdery77%

woody69%

citrus61%

coconut100%

nutty90%

sweet80%

caramel70%

woody60%

lactonic50%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet, caramel and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotCoconutPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletCaramelJasmineSugarVanilla

Base6-8+ hrs

Cotton CandyWoody NotesPatchouliAmbergrisWhite Musk

Top

CoconutBlack Pepper

Heart

CaramelHazelnut

Base

Woody Notes

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Caramel and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Crazy Candy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,920

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#8,312

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerExciteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crazy Candy by I Matti opens with a lively splash of sweet peach, bright bergamot, and a milky touch of creamy coconut. Rather than turning into a sticky syrup mess, the fragrance immediately leans into an airy blend of spun sugar, rich caramel, and soft violet petals that gives it a clean, fluffy lift. As the perfume…

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Excite by AXE blends creamy coconut and hazelnut with a hint of black pepper. It creates a warm, sweet, and nutty profile that feels approachable and casual. Best suited for daily wear in cooler weather, it is a popular choice for those looking for an affordable, gourmand-adjacent scent for school or hanging out with …

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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, Crazy Candy or Excite?

Crazy Candy takes 3 of 5 categories. Crazy Candy is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes; Excite is rated 3.64/5 from 292 votes. Choose Crazy Candy for a sweet and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Excite for a coconut and nutty character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Crazy Candy or Excite?

Crazy Candy lasts longest (Crazy Candy 60/100, Excite 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crazy Candy or Excite?

Crazy Candy projects furthest (Crazy Candy 58/100, Excite 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crazy Candy and Excite smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, caramel and woody accords. Common notes include Coconut, Caramel and Woody Notes.

Is Crazy Candy or Excite better for summer or winter?

Crazy Candy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crazy Candy and Excite?

Crazy Candy has top notes of Bergamot, Coconut and Peach, heart notes of Violet, Caramel, Jasmine and Sugar, a base of Cotton Candy, Woody Notes, Patchouli and Ambergris. Excite has top notes of Coconut and Black Pepper, heart notes of Caramel and Hazelnut, a base of Woody Notes.