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Sugarpop vs Boardwalk Taffy

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

Updated 97 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boardwalk Taffy takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Sugarpop

    Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

  • Boardwalk Taffy

    Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sugarpop2/5
Boardwalk Taffy3/5
Ratings & consensus
Boardwalk Taffy
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Sugarpop
Sillage & projection
Boardwalk Taffy
Value for money
Sugarpop
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Boardwalk Taffy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SugarpopVictoria's Secret
Boardwalk TaffyBath & Body Works
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 13%Had 12%Want 76%
4.42/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
Category winnerBoardwalk TaffyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
42%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

56%Love
37%Like
3%Ok
1%Dislike
3%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate86
Category winners

LongevitySugarpop

SillageBoardwalk Taffy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value88
¤ Price value75
Category winnerSugarpopBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
fruity83%
fresh65%
sour48%
vanilla30%
sweet100%
vanilla86%
fruity72%
fresh58%
powdery44%
sour30%
Scent match81%Very similar · both sweet, fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
VanillaSugarRed Berries

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRed Berries and Sugar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring17
Summer17
Fall33
Winter100
Day100
Night80
Spring41
Summer100
Fall29
Winter18
Day100
Night7
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex3
Women97
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,247

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#23,814

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBoardwalk TaffyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sugarpop by Victoria's Secret is a bright, youthful fragrance built on a foundation of syrupy sugar and tart red berries. Launched in 2009 for the holiday season, it offers a nostalgic, candy-like experience perfect for casual days or festive gatherings. It is a light, easy-wearing scent that captures the playful spir…

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Boardwalk Taffy by Bath & Body Works is a playful Oriental Vanilla fragrance that captures the essence of a summer seaside treat. It features a cheerful combination of spun sugar, creamy vanilla, and a touch of red berries. This scent is ideal for casual warm-weather wear, bringing a lighthearted, sweet energy to your…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sugarpop or Boardwalk Taffy?

Boardwalk Taffy takes 3 of 5 categories. Sugarpop is rated 4.00/5 from 24 votes; Boardwalk Taffy is rated 4.42/5 from 73 votes. Choose Sugarpop for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Boardwalk Taffy for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sugarpop or Boardwalk Taffy?

Sugarpop lasts longest (Sugarpop 58/100, Boardwalk Taffy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sugarpop or Boardwalk Taffy?

Boardwalk Taffy projects furthest (Boardwalk Taffy 49/100, Sugarpop 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sugarpop and Boardwalk Taffy smell similar?

Very similar: a 81% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Red Berries and Sugar.

Is Sugarpop or Boardwalk Taffy better for summer or winter?

Sugarpop suits daytime wear; Boardwalk Taffy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sugarpop and Boardwalk Taffy?

Sugarpop features Red Berries and Sugar. Boardwalk Taffy features Vanilla, Sugar and Red Berries.

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