Fragrance comparison

Imari Blossom vs Candy

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 168 ratings analysed

Imari Blossom

Avon

3.7990 votes

Rank #31,940 IrisWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Candy

Superz.

3.6878 votes

Rank #10,784 SweetPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Candy takes 4 of 7 categories.

Imari Blossom
Choose it for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Candy
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Imari Blossom3/7

Candy4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Imari BlossomAvon

CandySuperz.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 44%Had 27%Want 29%

3.68/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 66%

Category winnerImari BlossomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

90 votes

50%Love

18%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

15%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerImari BlossomMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCandy

SillageCandy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value49

Category winnerImari BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

woody90%

fruity80%

powdery70%

fresh60%

violet50%

sweet100%

powdery92%

iris84%

woody77%

cacao69%

vanilla61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both iris, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Apple

Heart

Iris

Base

Woody Notes

Top

MarshmallowAppleOrange

Heart

IrisJasmineTonka BeanCaramelSandalwood

Base

CacaoWoody NotesVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesApple, Iris and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer34

Fall0

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer69

Fall88

Winter73

Day100

Night89

Category winnerCandyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men5

Unisex10

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,784

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerCandyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon released Imari Blossom in 2013 as a fresh floral fruity flanker to the original 1985 fragrance. The scent opens with a sharp burst of crisp red apple that settles into a soft heart of powdery iris. Smooth woody notes support the base, keeping the fruitiness grounded rather than sugary. It wears light on skin, mak…

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Candy by Superz. creates a playful, sugar-coated experience that leans heavily into marshmallow, caramel, and vanilla accords. Launched in 2023, this sweet composition balances its sugary opening with a foundation of iris and sandalwood. It performs best during cooler autumn days or casual daytime outings, offering a …

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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, Imari Blossom or Candy?

Candy takes 4 of 7 categories. Imari Blossom is rated 3.79/5 from 90 votes; Candy is rated 3.68/5 from 78 votes. Choose Imari Blossom for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Candy for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Imari Blossom or Candy?

Candy lasts longest (Candy 73/100, Imari Blossom 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imari Blossom or Candy?

Candy projects furthest (Candy 65/100, Imari Blossom 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imari Blossom and Candy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Apple, Iris and Woody Notes.

Is Imari Blossom or Candy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Candy is the stronger pick. For winter, Candy is the stronger pick. Candy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imari Blossom and Candy?

Imari Blossom has top notes of Apple, heart notes of Iris, a base of Woody Notes. Candy has top notes of Marshmallow, Apple and Orange, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Tonka Bean and Caramel, a base of Cacao, Woody Notes, Vanilla and Amber.