Fragrance comparison

Showy Toffee vs Allure

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 97 ratings analysed

Showy Toffee

Alice & Peter

3.3784 votes

Rank #20,848 CaramelSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Allure

Laverne

3.0813 votes

Rank #60,484 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Allure takes 3 of 5 categories.

Showy Toffee
Choose it for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Allure
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Showy Toffee2/5

Allure3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Showy ToffeeAlice & Peter

AllureLaverne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.37/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 13%Had 9%Want 78%

3.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

Category winnerShowy ToffeeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

35%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

38%Love

8%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

31%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityAllure

SillageAllure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value82

Category winnerAllureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

caramel100%

sweet92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

fresh69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

floral84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

rose61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both sweet, floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrassLemon

Heart

Water LilyRoseLilacFreesia

Base

CaramelDark ChocolateVanillaPatchouliAmber

Top20-30 mins

OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesGreen AppleLemonPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineFreesiaRoseBlack CurrantPeachOrris Root

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelVanillaAmberMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Rose, Freesia and Caramel. Durations are only published for Allure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer46

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night92

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#60,484

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerShowy ToffeeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Showy Toffee by Alice & Peter is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women. Showy Toffee was launched in 2012. Top notes are Grass and Lemon; middle notes are Water Lily, Rose, Lilac and Freesia; base notes are Caramel, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Patchouli and Amber.

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Allure by Laverne opens with a bright splash of tart green apple, juicy orange, and a touch of salty sea air, accented by pink pepper. As the crisp opening settles, the heart reveals lush jasmine, powdery orris root, and sweet peach resting on velvety rose petals. The base deepens into an indulgent blend of warm melte…

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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, Showy Toffee or Allure?

Allure takes 3 of 5 categories. Showy Toffee is rated 3.37/5 from 84 votes; Allure is rated 3.08/5 from 13 votes. Choose Showy Toffee for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Allure for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Showy Toffee or Allure?

Allure lasts longest (Allure 72/100, Showy Toffee 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Showy Toffee or Allure?

Allure projects furthest (Allure 63/100, Showy Toffee 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Showy Toffee and Allure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rose, Freesia and Caramel.

Is Showy Toffee or Allure better for summer or winter?

Showy Toffee suits daytime wear; Allure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Showy Toffee and Allure?

Showy Toffee has top notes of Grass and Lemon, heart notes of Water Lily, Rose, Lilac and Freesia, a base of Caramel, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla and Patchouli. Allure has top notes of Orange, Grapefruit, Sea Notes and Green Apple, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia, Rose and Black Currant, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.