Fragrance comparison

Gardens of the Night Mists vs Wild Candy

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 644 ratings analysed

Gardens of the Night Mists

Nimere Parfums

3.5423 votes

Rank #23,478 WoodyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Wild Candy

Mancera

3.74621 votes

Rank #7,994 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Gardens of the Night Mists
Choose it for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Wild Candy
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Gardens of the Night Mists2/4

Wild Candy2/4

Ratings & consensus: Wild Candy
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gardens of the Night Mists
Sillage & projection: Gardens of the Night Mists
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Wild Candy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gardens of the Night MistsNimere Parfums

Wild CandyMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 6%Had 21%Want 73%

3.74/ 5 · 621 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerWild CandyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

47%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

25%Love

47%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

621 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityGardens of the Night Mists

SillageGardens of the Night Mists

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value48

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

tobacco92%

nutty84%

sweet77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

tropical77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WalnutAlmondBlack Currant

Heart

MintFrangipani

Base

TobaccoLeatherGuaiac WoodChocolatePatchouliVetiverCedarOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesChocolateBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

FrangipaniTurkish Rose

Base6-10 hrs

VanillaWhite MuskGuaiac WoodSandalwoodSalt

InformationalShared notesFrangipani, Guaiac Wood and Chocolate. Durations are only published for Wild Candy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Spring75

Summer52

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night74

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men3

Unisex12

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,478

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#7,994

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerWild CandyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gardens of the Night Mists is a dense, woody, and nutty experience anchored by tobacco and leather. It shifts from an initial walnut and almond opening into a complex, resinous dry-down suitable for cooler autumn evenings. This scent offers a bold, grounding presence for those who appreciate animalic and earthy textur…

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Mancera Wild Candy is a bold, high-energy fragrance that surprises anyone expecting a simple dessert spray. It opens with an explosive burst of tart lemon, bergamot, and mixed candied fruit, underscored almost instantly by a powdery dusting of dark chocolate. Within fifteen minutes, the perfume pivots toward a lush he…

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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, Gardens of the Night Mists or Wild Candy?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gardens of the Night Mists is rated 3.54/5 from 23 votes; Wild Candy is rated 3.74/5 from 621 votes. Choose Gardens of the Night Mists for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Wild Candy for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gardens of the Night Mists or Wild Candy?

Gardens of the Night Mists lasts longest (Gardens of the Night Mists 81/100, Wild Candy 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gardens of the Night Mists or Wild Candy?

Gardens of the Night Mists projects furthest (Gardens of the Night Mists 76/100, Wild Candy 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gardens of the Night Mists and Wild Candy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Frangipani, Guaiac Wood and Chocolate.

Is Gardens of the Night Mists or Wild Candy better for summer or winter?

Gardens of the Night Mists suits day or night wear; Wild Candy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gardens of the Night Mists and Wild Candy?

Gardens of the Night Mists has top notes of Walnut, Almond and Black Currant, heart notes of Mint and Frangipani, a base of Tobacco, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Chocolate. Wild Candy has top notes of Fruity Notes, Chocolate, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Frangipani and Turkish Rose, a base of Vanilla, White Musk, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.