Fragrance comparison

Tootsie Roll vs The Exact Friction of Stars

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 153 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tootsie Roll

Demeter Fragrance

4.4117 votes

Rank #36,716 SweetCaramel

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50%scent match

Some overlap

The Exact Friction of Stars

Pilar & Lucy

3.77136 votes

Rank #34,031 Warm SpicyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tootsie Roll takes 3 of 5 categories.

Tootsie Roll
Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Exact Friction of Stars
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Tootsie Roll3/5

The Exact Friction of Stars2/5

Ratings & consensus: Tootsie Roll
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tootsie Roll
Sillage & projection: The Exact Friction of Stars
Value for money: Tootsie Roll
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Exact Friction of Stars

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tootsie RollDemeter Fragrance

The Exact Friction of StarsPilar & Lucy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 12%Had 5%Want 84%

3.77/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerTootsie RollRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

32%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTootsie Roll

SillageThe Exact Friction of Stars

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value64

Category winnerTootsie RollBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

caramel83%

vanilla65%

chocolate48%

warm spicy30%

warm spicy100%

vanilla90%

chocolate80%

sweet70%

citrus60%

coffee50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CaramelMexican chocolateSweet NotesVanilleToffee

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

VanilleMexican chocolateBlood OrangeCoffeeClove

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMexican chocolate and Vanille. Durations are only published for Tootsie Roll, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night53

Spring31

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 43%Date 25%Party 18%Work 14%

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,031

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Exact Friction of StarsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Fragrance captures the exact taste of the classic chewy candy in Tootsie Roll. One quick mist releases a blast of sweet Mexican chocolate and buttery cocoa butter. It smells dense, chewy, and nostalgic right away. As the alcohol evaporates, sticky caramel and warm toffee emerge to soften the sharp cocoa edge. …

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The Exact Friction of Stars is a warm, decadent gourmand that wraps the wearer in a sweet cloud of chocolate and vanilla. Blood orange provides a bright opening contrast, while cloves and coffee add a dry, roasted depth. It is built for cold winter days and cozy, casual evenings when you want to smell delicious and in…

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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, Tootsie Roll or The Exact Friction of Stars?

Tootsie Roll takes 3 of 5 categories. Tootsie Roll is rated 4.41/5 from 17 votes; The Exact Friction of Stars is rated 3.77/5 from 136 votes. Choose Tootsie Roll for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Exact Friction of Stars for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Tootsie Roll or The Exact Friction of Stars?

Tootsie Roll lasts longest (Tootsie Roll 70/100, The Exact Friction of Stars 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tootsie Roll or The Exact Friction of Stars?

The Exact Friction of Stars projects furthest (The Exact Friction of Stars 54/100, Tootsie Roll 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tootsie Roll and The Exact Friction of Stars smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mexican chocolate and Vanille.

Is Tootsie Roll or The Exact Friction of Stars better for summer or winter?

Tootsie Roll suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tootsie Roll and The Exact Friction of Stars?

Tootsie Roll features Caramel, Mexican chocolate, Sweet Notes, Vanille and Toffee. The Exact Friction of Stars features Vanille, Mexican chocolate, Blood Orange, Coffee and Clove.