Florence vs Sparkling Sand
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sparkling Sand takes 4 of 5 categories.
FlorenceChoose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sparkling SandChoose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Florence1/5
Sparkling Sand4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Sparkling Sand
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sparkling Sand
- Sillage & projection
- Sparkling Sand
- Value for money
- Sparkling Sand
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Florence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FlorenceToccaSparkling SandMuscentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 2,497 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.65/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 47%Had 3%Want 50%
Category winnerSparkling SandRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
41%Like
10%Ok
14%Dislike
2%Hate
2,497 votes
80%Love
15%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySparkling Sand
SillageSparkling Sand
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSparkling SandBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
tuberose83%
fruity65%
green48%
animalic30%
white floral100%
tuberose86%
coconut72%
animalic58%
musky44%
lactonic30%
Scent match60%Closely related · both white floral, tuberose and animalic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PearAppleBergamotGrapefruit Leaf
Heart
GardeniaTuberoseJasmineViolet LeafIris
Base
MuskWhite Woods
Top30 to 45 minutes
CoconutBergamotPearLemon
Heart3 to 5 hours
TuberoseJasmineGardenia
Base4 to 7 hours
Muskoak moss
InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Gardenia and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Sparkling Sand, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall0
Winter12
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer79
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night90
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,569
PerfumerEllen Molner
Launched—
Reviews208
Overall rank#34,134
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerFlorenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTocca Florence opens with a crisp, slightly sharp burst of green apple and crushed grapefruit leaf. As the fruit notes recede, a massive, creamy gardenia takes center stage, supported by a dense tuberose and sweet jasmine. It feels like walking through a damp conservatory where white flowers are in full bloom. This is…
Reviews →Sparkling Sand by Muscent delivers a bright, sunlit mix of tropical fruit and rich white florals. The opening bursts with juicy pear, tart lemon, crisp bergamot, and a milky coconut note. Soon after, lush gardenia, tuberose, and sweet jasmine take over the center of the scent, giving it a creamy floral body that feels…
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, Florence or Sparkling Sand?
Sparkling Sand takes 4 of 5 categories. Florence is rated 3.88/5 from 2,497 votes; Sparkling Sand is rated 4.65/5 from 20 votes. Choose Florence for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sparkling Sand for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Florence or Sparkling Sand?
Sparkling Sand lasts longest (Sparkling Sand 77/100, Florence 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Florence or Sparkling Sand?
Sparkling Sand projects furthest (Sparkling Sand 71/100, Florence 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Florence and Sparkling Sand smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and animalic accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Gardenia and Tuberose.
Is Florence or Sparkling Sand better for summer or winter?
Sparkling Sand suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Florence and Sparkling Sand?
Florence has top notes of Pear, Apple, Bergamot and Grapefruit Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Jasmine and Violet Leaf, a base of Musk and White Woods. Sparkling Sand has top notes of Coconut, Bergamot, Pear and Lemon, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Musk and oak moss.
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