Fragrance comparison

NAUGHTY MERMAID vs Sweet Like Candy

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

NAUGHTY MERMAID

VELVET SAM

—0 votes

Rank #73,925 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Sweet Like Candy

Gulf Orchid

4.3027 votes

Rank #19,161 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sweet Like Candy takes 2 of 2 categories.

NAUGHTY MERMAID
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character.
Sweet Like Candy
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

NAUGHTY MERMAID0/2

Sweet Like Candy2/2

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): Sweet Like Candy
Fragranxe ranking: Sweet Like Candy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NAUGHTY MERMAIDVELVET SAM

Sweet Like CandyGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

4.30/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 35%Had 3%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

56%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value83

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

tropical61%

sweet100%

vanilla86%

amber72%

powdery58%

rose44%

floral30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Fruity NotesOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseTropical FruitJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

MuskBrown sugarVanilla

Top15-30 mins

VanillaOrchidJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

Creme BruleeTonka BeanRoseLeather

Base6-8+ hrs

Brown sugarAmberSugarPatchouliMuskOud

Category winnerSweet Like CandyLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer78

Fall56

Winter56

Day100

Night68

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Party 28%Date 23%Work 12%

Men7

Unisex0

Women93

Date 32%Party 28%Casual 26%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,925

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerSweet Like CandyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Naughty Mermaid by Velvet Sam is an unabashedly playful sweet fruity fragrance that leans hard into sun-drenched indulgence. The initial spray delivers a sharp burst of juicy orange and mixed fruity notes. Give it two minutes. Once the initial alcohol flash dissipates, lush tropical fruit and creamy jasmine take over …

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Sweet Like Candy by Gulf Orchid delivers an unapologetic rush of spun sugar, creamy vanilla, and velvety orchid petals. The initial spray hits with a bright sugary burst before melting into rich crème brûlée and warm tonka bean. It smells like biting into warm caramel drizzled over sweet pastry. Do not overspray this.…

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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.

Do NAUGHTY MERMAID and Sweet Like Candy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Rose, Jasmine, Musk and Brown sugar.

Is NAUGHTY MERMAID or Sweet Like Candy better for summer or winter?

NAUGHTY MERMAID suits daytime wear; Sweet Like Candy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in NAUGHTY MERMAID and Sweet Like Candy?

NAUGHTY MERMAID has top notes of Fruity Notes and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Tropical Fruit and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Brown sugar and Vanilla. Sweet Like Candy has top notes of Vanilla, Orchid and Jasmine, heart notes of Creme Brulee, Tonka Bean, Rose and Leather, a base of Brown sugar, Amber, Sugar and Patchouli.