Fragrance comparison

Velvet Candy vs Sugar Addict

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 860 ratings analysed

4 wins

Velvet Candy

Camara Perfumes

4.3520 votes

Rank #32,152 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Sugar Addict

BORNTOSTANDOUT®

3.85840 votes

Rank #2,713 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velvet Candy takes 4 of 5 categories.

Velvet Candy
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Sugar Addict
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Velvet Candy4/5

Sugar Addict1/5

Ratings & consensus: Velvet Candy
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Velvet Candy
Sillage & projection: Velvet Candy
Value for money: Velvet Candy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sugar Addict

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Velvet CandyCamara Perfumes

Sugar AddictBORNTOSTANDOUT®

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 23%Had 3%Want 73%

3.85/ 5 · 840 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 70%

Category winnerVelvet CandyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

39%Love

30%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

616 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityVelvet Candy

SillageVelvet Candy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value49

Category winnerVelvet CandyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

vanilla100%

sweet88%

warm spicy77%

amber65%

cinnamon53%

rum42%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

RumMarshmallowYlang-YlangPearVanilla

Heart3 to 5 hours

Bubble GumJasmineLabdanumJellybeanCaramel

Base8 to 12+ hours

Cashmere WoodVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliSugarTonka

Notes

SugarRumVanilla AbsoluteTonkaCinnamonCashmere WoodCacaoLabdanumCoffee

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRum, Labdanum, Cashmere Wood and Sugar. Durations are only published for Velvet Candy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer71

Fall100

Winter90

Day94

Night100

Spring35

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men6

Unisex50

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,152

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,713

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews86

Category winnerSugar AddictHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Velvet Candy by Camara Perfumes is an unapologetic, confection-style scent that pairs boozy richness with sugary treats. It opens with dark rum poured over fluffy marshmallow, sweet pear, and creamy ylang-ylang. The center quickly turns playful, revealing sticky bubble gum, chewy jellybean, and buttery caramel tempere…

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Sugar Addict is a dense, dessert-leaning gourmand built around vanilla, sugar, rum and cinnamon, with cocoa, coffee and labdanum adding darker warmth. It usually reads rich, sweet and spicy rather than airy, and the woody base keeps it from feeling like pure candy. Best for cool weather, evenings, and anyone who enjoy…

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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, Velvet Candy or Sugar Addict?

Velvet Candy takes 4 of 5 categories. Velvet Candy is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes; Sugar Addict is rated 3.85/5 from 840 votes. Choose Velvet Candy for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Sugar Addict for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Velvet Candy or Sugar Addict?

Velvet Candy lasts longest (Velvet Candy 89/100, Sugar Addict 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Velvet Candy or Sugar Addict?

Velvet Candy projects furthest (Velvet Candy 83/100, Sugar Addict 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Velvet Candy and Sugar Addict smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Rum, Labdanum, Cashmere Wood and Sugar.

Is Velvet Candy or Sugar Addict better for summer or winter?

Velvet Candy suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Velvet Candy and Sugar Addict?

Velvet Candy has top notes of Rum, Marshmallow, Ylang-Ylang and Pear, heart notes of Bubble Gum, Jasmine, Labdanum and Jellybean, a base of Cashmere Wood, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Sugar Addict features Sugar, Rum, Vanilla Absolute, Tonka and Cinnamon.