Fragrance comparison

Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour vs Candy Pop

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 171 ratings analysed

Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour

Ulric de Varens

3.98125 votes

Rank #17,329 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Candy Pop

Tubbees

4.2446 votes

Rank #29,159 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Candy Pop takes 6 of 7 categories.

Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Candy Pop
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour1/7

Candy Pop6/7

Ratings & consensus: Candy Pop
Community sentiment: Candy Pop
Longevity: Candy Pop
Sillage & projection: Candy Pop
Value for money: Candy Pop
Versatility: Candy Pop
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Sweet Pomme d'AmourUlric de Varens

Candy PopTubbees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 47%Had 11%Want 42%

4.24/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 93%Had 7%Want 0%

Category winnerCandy PopRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

41%Like

19%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

125 votes

46%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerCandy PopMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCandy Pop

SillageCandy Pop

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value86

Category winnerCandy PopBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity83%

vanilla65%

fresh48%

caramel30%

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

woody77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red FruitsLemon

Heart1.5-3 hrs

SugarApplePeony

Base3-6 hrs

CaramelVanillaMusk

Top

Red FruitsAppleBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmine

Base

SandalwoodMuskCaramelVanilla

InformationalShared notesRed Fruits, Apple, Caramel and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter55

Day100

Night37

Spring88

Summer100

Fall31

Winter23

Day100

Night21

Category winnerCandy PopMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women93

Casual 43%Work 23%Party 19%Date 15%

Men8

Unisex24

Women68

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#29,159

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVarens Sweet Pomme d'AmourHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour delivers an instant rush of sugary carnival nostalgia. The lemon zest hits first. A splash of tart red fruits keeps the opening crisp, preventing the sugar from turning syrupy right away. Within twenty minutes, crunchy red apple dipped in melted sugar steps forward, backed by a mild…

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Candy Pop by Tubbees opens with a sharp burst of crisp green apple, tart red fruits, and zesty bergamot. Within minutes, the fruity tartness softens into a clean heart of white orange blossom and sweet jasmine. As the fragrance settles, warm caramel and creamy vanilla merge with smooth sandalwood and clean musk. The r…

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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, Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour or Candy Pop?

Candy Pop takes 6 of 7 categories. Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour is rated 3.98/5 from 125 votes; Candy Pop is rated 4.24/5 from 46 votes. Choose Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Candy Pop for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour or Candy Pop?

Candy Pop lasts longest (Candy Pop 58/100, Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour or Candy Pop?

Candy Pop projects furthest (Candy Pop 58/100, Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour and Candy Pop smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Red Fruits, Apple, Caramel and Vanilla.

Is Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour or Candy Pop better for summer or winter?

For summer, Candy Pop is the stronger pick. For winter, Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour is the stronger pick. Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour suits daytime wear; Candy Pop suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour and Candy Pop?

Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour has top notes of Red Fruits and Lemon, heart notes of Sugar, Apple and Peony, a base of Caramel, Vanilla and Musk. Candy Pop has top notes of Red Fruits, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Caramel and Vanilla.