Not a Candy vs SHK II
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Not a Candy takes 3 of 4 categories.
Not a CandyChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
SHK IIChoose it for a rose and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Not a Candy3/4
SHK II1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not a Candy
- Sillage & projection
- Not a Candy
- Value for money
- Not a Candy
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- SHK II
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Not a CandyEvoke ParisSHK IIArmafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%
4.66/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 21%Had 2%Want 77%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
74%Love
20%Like
4%Ok
2%Dislike
0%Hate
50 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNot a Candy
SillageNot a Candy
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot a CandyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy91%
sweet83%
vanilla74%
caramel65%
leather56%
rose100%
leather92%
amber84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
caramel61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both amber, sweet and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
StrawberryCaramelLabdanumPeach
Heart3-4 hrs
SaffronLeatherRoseGingerAmber
Base8-10+ hrs
BenzoinBourbon Vanilla
Top
RosePeachBergamot
Heart
CaramelSaffronJasmineOud
Base
BenzoinLeatherVanillaMuskWoody NotesLabdanumPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCaramel, Labdanum, Peach and Saffron. Durations are only published for Not a Candy, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring77
Summer35
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#48,807
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#7,394
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerSHK IIHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNot a Candy by Evoke Paris proves that sweet fruity notes can have serious backbone. The fragrance opens with an unexpected pairing of juicy ripe strawberry and golden caramel, cut through by resinous labdanum and velvety peach flesh. Rather than settling into a syrupy dessert, the heart reveals dry saffron threads, c…
Reviews →Armaf SHK II opens with a bright burst of peach and bergamot, quickly joined by a fresh, slightly medicinal rose. As the scent settles on skin, a rich sweetness of caramel and vanilla emerges, grounded by saffron and a smooth leather undertone. This fragrance sits comfortably in cold weather, making it a cozy option f…
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, Not a Candy or SHK II?
Not a Candy takes 3 of 4 categories. Not a Candy is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; SHK II is rated 4.66/5 from 50 votes. Choose Not a Candy for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose SHK II for a rose and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Not a Candy or SHK II?
Not a Candy lasts longest (Not a Candy 100/100, SHK II 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Not a Candy or SHK II?
Not a Candy projects furthest (Not a Candy 100/100, SHK II 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Not a Candy and SHK II smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Caramel, Labdanum, Peach and Saffron.
Is Not a Candy or SHK II better for summer or winter?
Not a Candy suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Not a Candy and SHK II?
Not a Candy has top notes of Strawberry, Caramel, Labdanum and Peach, heart notes of Saffron, Leather, Rose and Ginger, a base of Benzoin and Bourbon Vanilla. SHK II has top notes of Rose, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Caramel, Saffron, Jasmine and Oud, a base of Benzoin, Leather, Vanilla and Musk.
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