Fragrance comparison

SPF Spring Emotion Forever Free vs 173 Candy

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 134 ratings analysed

SPF Spring Emotion Forever Free

Springfield

3.836 votes

Rank #59,072 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

173 Candy

Michael Malul London

4.24128 votes

Rank #29,670 VanillaFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

173 Candy takes 2 of 4 categories.

SPF Spring Emotion Forever Free
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
173 Candy
Choose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

SPF Spring Emotion Forever Free1/4

173 Candy2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 173 Candy
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: SPF Spring Emotion Forever Free
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 173 Candy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SPF Spring Emotion Forever FreeSpringfield

173 CandyMichael Malul London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 12%Had 47%Want 41%

4.24/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

83%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

53%Love

26%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

Longevity173 Candy

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value56

Category winnerSPF Spring Emotion Forever FreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh88%

citrus77%

green65%

amber53%

white floral42%

vanilla100%

floral92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesGreen Notes

Heart

FreesiaJasminePeony

Base

AmberMusk

Top

QuinceCitruses

Heart

JasmineFreesiaRose

Base

VanillaAmberWoody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Freesia, Jasmine and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall17

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men7

Unisex4

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,670

PerfumerFrank Voelkl, Roger Howell

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner173 CandyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

SPF Spring Emotion Forever Free by Springfield opens with a bright burst of sparkling citrus and freshly cut green leaves. The initial splash feels like opening a window to a dewy morning garden, instantly perking up your senses without any sharp chemical bite. As the crisp opening settles, soft floral notes of pink p…

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173 Candy is a sweet fruity floral with a soft musky amber base. The quince and citrus opening gives it a bright, juicy lift, then jasmine, freesia, and rose smooth it into a powdery vanilla finish that reads feminine and easy to wear. It suits shoppers who want a playful floral gourmand without heavy syrup. The overa…

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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, SPF Spring Emotion Forever Free or 173 Candy?

173 Candy takes 2 of 4 categories. SPF Spring Emotion Forever Free is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; 173 Candy is rated 4.24/5 from 128 votes. Choose SPF Spring Emotion Forever Free for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 173 Candy for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, SPF Spring Emotion Forever Free or 173 Candy?

173 Candy lasts longest (173 Candy 63/100, SPF Spring Emotion Forever Free 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, SPF Spring Emotion Forever Free or 173 Candy?

Projection is very close: SPF Spring Emotion Forever Free 50/100, 173 Candy 50/100 for sillage.

Do SPF Spring Emotion Forever Free and 173 Candy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and amber accords. Common notes include Citruses, Freesia, Jasmine and Amber.

Is SPF Spring Emotion Forever Free or 173 Candy better for summer or winter?

SPF Spring Emotion Forever Free suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in SPF Spring Emotion Forever Free and 173 Candy?

SPF Spring Emotion Forever Free has top notes of Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Amber and Musk. 173 Candy has top notes of Quince and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Woody Notes and Musk.