Fragrance comparison

Lotus vs Kid in Candy Store

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

Lotus

Mundus

5.001 votes

Rank #66,926 FruityCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Kid in Candy Store

Alexandria Fragrances

5.001 votes

Rank #64,865 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kid in Candy Store takes 1 of 1 categories.

Lotus
Choose it for a fruity and caramel character.
Kid in Candy Store
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Lotus0/1

Kid in Candy Store1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LotusMundus

Kid in Candy StoreAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

caramel92%

leather84%

floral77%

ozonic69%

musky61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CranberryViolet LeafCassiaBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

FrangipaniCedarCinnamon

Base6-8+ hrs

SuedeCaramelBenzoinPatchouliVetiverVanilla

Top

Bitter AlmondStrawberryMilkBlackcurrantSour Cherry

Heart

Jasmine SambacTurkish RoseRaspberryJasmineCaramelVioletRosePlum

Base

VanillaPeru BalsamSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCinnamonBenzoinVetiver

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Caramel, Benzoin and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Lotus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day71

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 26%Party 23%Work 17%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,865

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKid in Candy StoreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lotus by Mundus takes an unusual detour from typical floral names. It hits the skin with an instant snap of tart cranberry and crushed basil before violet leaf adds a clean, watery green sharpness. You immediately notice the contrast. Within fifteen minutes, warm cinnamon and solar frangipani push through, softening t…

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Kid in Candy Store leans straight into a fruity gourmand style, opening with tart cherry, strawberry, blackcurrant and bitter almond over a creamy milk note. It quickly settles into a sweeter core of caramel, raspberry, plum and soft florals. The dry-down looks richer and warmer, with vanilla, tonka, sandalwood, benzo…

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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, Lotus or Kid in Candy Store?

Kid in Candy Store takes 1 of 1 categories. Lotus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Kid in Candy Store is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Lotus for a fruity and caramel character. Choose Kid in Candy Store for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Do Lotus and Kid in Candy Store smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Caramel, Benzoin and Patchouli.

Is Lotus or Kid in Candy Store better for summer or winter?

Lotus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lotus and Kid in Candy Store?

Lotus has top notes of Cranberry, Violet Leaf, Cassia and Basil, heart notes of Frangipani, Cedar and Cinnamon, a base of Suede, Caramel, Benzoin and Patchouli. Kid in Candy Store has top notes of Bitter Almond, Strawberry, Milk and Blackcurrant, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose, Raspberry and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Peru Balsam, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.