Fragrance comparison

Rock Candy vs Acqua Que Alegria!

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rock Candy

Aubusson

4.504 votes

Rank #51,548 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Acqua Que Alegria!

O Boticário

4.006 votes

Rank #61,854 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rock Candy takes 3 of 3 categories.

Rock Candy
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Acqua Que Alegria!
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Rock Candy3/3

Acqua Que Alegria!0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rock CandyAubusson

Acqua Que Alegria!O Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 18%Had 50%Want 32%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRock Candy

SillageRock Candy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

caramel61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

rose84%

caramel77%

fresh69%

green61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White RumCaramelFruitsPear

Heart

MarshmallowJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanPatchouliVanillaMusk

Top

FruitsBergamotGreen NotesPear

Heart

CaramelRed BerriesLitchiRoseJasmine

Base

AmberCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Fruits, Pear and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring33

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,854

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRock CandyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rock Candy by Aubusson is a sweet, playful gourmand fragrance designed for those who love dessert-inspired scents. It opens with bright pear and candied fruit notes, leading into a cozy heart of fluffy marshmallow. The dry-down introduces a warm blend of vanilla, tonka bean, and soft musk, making it a comforting choic…

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Acqua Que Alegria! by O Boticário opens with a bright splash of crisp pear, sparkling bergamot, and fresh green notes that immediately lift your mood. The scent quickly develops into a playful blend of tart red berries and sweet litchi drizzled with warm caramel, resting on a soft base of cedar and clean musk. It is 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rock Candy or Acqua Que Alegria!?

Rock Candy takes 3 of 3 categories. Rock Candy is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Acqua Que Alegria! is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Rock Candy for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Acqua Que Alegria! for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rock Candy or Acqua Que Alegria!?

Rock Candy lasts longest (Rock Candy 60/100, Acqua Que Alegria! 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rock Candy or Acqua Que Alegria!?

Rock Candy projects furthest (Rock Candy 50/100, Acqua Que Alegria! 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rock Candy and Acqua Que Alegria! smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and caramel accords. Common notes include Caramel, Fruits, Pear and Jasmine.

Is Rock Candy or Acqua Que Alegria! better for summer or winter?

Rock Candy suits day or night wear; Acqua Que Alegria! suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rock Candy and Acqua Que Alegria!?

Rock Candy has top notes of White Rum, Caramel, Fruits and Pear, heart notes of Marshmallow and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Vanilla and Musk. Acqua Que Alegria! has top notes of Fruits, Bergamot, Green Notes and Pear, heart notes of Caramel, Red Berries, Litchi and Rose, a base of Amber, Cedar and Musk.