Fragrance comparison

Sweet Like Candy vs Basma Eau De Parfum

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

Sweet Like Candy

Gulf Orchid

4.3027 votes

Rank #18,841 SweetVanilla

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37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Basma Eau De Parfum

MAISON ASRAR

4.5014 votes

Rank #28,364 Warm SpicyRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Basma Eau De Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.

Sweet Like Candy
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Basma Eau De Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sweet Like Candy1/5

Basma Eau De Parfum4/5

Ratings & consensus: Basma Eau De Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Basma Eau De Parfum
Sillage & projection: Basma Eau De Parfum
Value for money: Basma Eau De Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sweet Like Candy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sweet Like CandyGulf Orchid

Basma Eau De ParfumMAISON ASRAR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 35%Had 3%Want 61%

4.50/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 31%Had 4%Want 65%

Category winnerBasma Eau De ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

79%Love

7%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityBasma Eau De Parfum

SillageBasma Eau De Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value86

Category winnerBasma Eau De ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla86%

amber72%

powdery58%

rose44%

floral30%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

sweet84%

musky77%

oud69%

fruity61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

VanillaOrchidJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

Creme BruleeTonka BeanRoseLeather

Base6-8+ hrs

Brown sugarAmberSugarPatchouliMuskOud

Top

SaffronRaspberryNutmeg

Heart

RoseOudSugar

Base

MuskPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Rose, Sugar and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Sweet Like Candy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall56

Winter56

Day100

Night68

Spring20

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day14

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex0

Women93

Date 32%Party 28%Casual 26%Work 14%

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#28,364

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSweet Like CandyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sweet Like Candy by Gulf Orchid delivers an unapologetic rush of spun sugar, creamy vanilla, and velvety orchid petals. The initial spray hits with a bright sugary burst before melting into rich crème brûlée and warm tonka bean. It smells like biting into warm caramel drizzled over sweet pastry. Do not overspray this.…

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Basma Eau De Parfum by MAISON ASRAR creates a bold presence with a blend of saffron and raspberry that shifts into a heart of rose and oud. This unisex fragrance settles into a warm base of patchouli and vanilla, making it a standout choice for cool evenings when you want a rich, lingering scent that commands attentio…

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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, Sweet Like Candy or Basma Eau De Parfum?

Basma Eau De Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. Sweet Like Candy is rated 4.30/5 from 27 votes; Basma Eau De Parfum is rated 4.50/5 from 14 votes. Choose Sweet Like Candy for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Basma Eau De Parfum for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sweet Like Candy or Basma Eau De Parfum?

Basma Eau De Parfum lasts longest (Basma Eau De Parfum 77/100, Sweet Like Candy 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sweet Like Candy or Basma Eau De Parfum?

Basma Eau De Parfum projects furthest (Basma Eau De Parfum 67/100, Sweet Like Candy 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sweet Like Candy and Basma Eau De Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and rose accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Rose, Sugar and Patchouli.

Is Sweet Like Candy or Basma Eau De Parfum better for summer or winter?

Sweet Like Candy suits daytime wear; Basma Eau De Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sweet Like Candy and Basma Eau De Parfum?

Sweet Like Candy has top notes of Vanilla, Orchid and Jasmine, heart notes of Creme Brulee, Tonka Bean, Rose and Leather, a base of Brown sugar, Amber, Sugar and Patchouli. Basma Eau De Parfum has top notes of Saffron, Raspberry and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Oud and Sugar, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla.