Fragrance comparison

Epic Mirage vs Rock Candy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

Epic Mirage

Risala Elite

4.2010 votes

Rank #52,493 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Rock Candy

Aubusson

4.504 votes

Rank #51,548 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Epic Mirage2/4

Rock Candy2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Epic MirageRisala Elite

Rock CandyAubusson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 40%Had 2%Want 58%

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

40%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityEpic Mirage

SillageEpic Mirage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price value100

Category winnerRock CandyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody88%

caramel77%

fruity65%

amber53%

vanilla42%

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

caramel61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MarshmallowPearViolet LeavesYlang Ylang

Heart

Bubble GumCaramelLabdanumJasmine

Base

SugarTonkaSandalwoodCashmere WoodPatchouliVetiver

Top

White RumCaramelFruitsPear

Heart

MarshmallowJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanPatchouliVanillaMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night20

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex0

Women88

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,493

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRock CandyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Epic Mirage is a sweet, candy-toned gourmand built around marshmallow, pear, caramel and sugar, with woody depth underneath. It opens playful and sugary, then settles into a softer mix of tonka, sandalwood and cashmere wood. This reads clearly feminine and youthful, but the woods and patchouli stop it from feeling com…

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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, Epic Mirage or Rock Candy?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Epic Mirage is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes; Rock Candy is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Epic Mirage for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rock Candy for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Epic Mirage or Rock Candy?

Epic Mirage lasts longest (Epic Mirage 68/100, Rock Candy 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epic Mirage or Rock Candy?

Epic Mirage projects furthest (Epic Mirage 67/100, Rock Candy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epic Mirage and Rock Candy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and caramel accords. Common notes include Marshmallow, Pear, Caramel and Jasmine.

Is Epic Mirage or Rock Candy better for summer or winter?

Epic Mirage suits daytime wear; Rock Candy suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epic Mirage and Rock Candy?

Epic Mirage has top notes of Marshmallow, Pear, Violet Leaves and Ylang Ylang, heart notes of Bubble Gum, Caramel, Labdanum and Jasmine, a base of Sugar, Tonka, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood. 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.