Fragrance comparison

Rock Candy vs Candy Bite

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 43 ratings analysed

Rock Candy

Aubusson

4.504 votes

Rank #51,548 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Candy Bite

Gulf Orchid

3.6739 votes

Rank #23,566 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Candy Bite takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rock Candy
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Candy Bite
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rock Candy1/4

Candy Bite3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rock CandyAubusson

Candy BiteGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

3.67/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 32%Had 2%Want 66%

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

31%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

8%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCandy Bite

SillageCandy Bite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value74

Category winnerRock CandyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

caramel61%

sweet100%

vanilla86%

caramel72%

white floral58%

fruity44%

powdery30%

Scent match70%Closely related · both sweet, vanilla and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White RumCaramelFruitsPear

Heart

MarshmallowJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanPatchouliVanillaMusk

Top20-30 mins

VanillaPearMarshmallow

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineCotton CandyCaramelApricot

Base6-8+ hrs

SugarTonkaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Pear, Marshmallow and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Candy Bite, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter86

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men10

Unisex5

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,566

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerCandy BiteHigher 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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Candy Bite by Gulf Orchid delivers an unapologetic rush of spun sugar and fluffy vanilla. The sweetness hits right away. Crisp green pear and pillowy marshmallow lead the first spray, followed swiftly by an unexpected burst of jasmine petals and warm caramel. This is not a quiet or brooding skin scent. Instead, it pro…

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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 Candy Bite?

Candy Bite takes 3 of 4 categories. Rock Candy is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Candy Bite is rated 3.67/5 from 39 votes. Choose Rock Candy for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Candy Bite for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rock Candy or Candy Bite?

Candy Bite lasts longest (Candy Bite 71/100, Rock Candy 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rock Candy or Candy Bite?

Candy Bite projects furthest (Candy Bite 68/100, Rock Candy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rock Candy and Candy Bite smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and fruity accords. Common notes include Caramel, Pear, Marshmallow and Jasmine.

Is Rock Candy or Candy Bite better for summer or winter?

Rock Candy suits day or night wear; Candy Bite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rock Candy and Candy Bite?

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. Candy Bite has top notes of Vanilla, Pear and Marshmallow, heart notes of Jasmine, Cotton Candy, Caramel and Apricot, a base of Sugar, Tonka and Sandalwood.