Sweet Like Candy Eau de Parfum bottle Sweet Like Candy
Edp Concentration Edp
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2016 Year 2008
££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sweet Like Candy Eau de Parfum
Sweet Like Candy is a divisive one, people either adore its syrupy, playful sweetness, or they find it too juvenile and fleeting. If you're after a loud, long-lasting gourmand, this probably won't be your jam. But for a delicate, sugary fruit hit, it delivers.
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Our Verdict - Ultrared Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper Marmite scent, isn't it? You'll either adore its sweet, spicy berry twist or find it simply too much. If you're after a loud, playful gourmand that leans into licorice, you might just find your soulmate. For others, it's a 'plastic doll head' disaster.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 1%
Floral 13% 8%
Fruity 24% 26%
Green 6% 2%
Sweet 46% 47%
Warm 7% 11%
Woody 9% 11%
Earthy 1% 4%
Animalic 3% 0%
Fresh 12% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sweet Like Candy EdP
Ultrared EdP

Notes

Only in Sweet Like Candy Eau de Parfum
Blackberry 40% Pear 32% Bergamot 28%
Only in Ultrared Eau de Parfum
Red Currant 55% Strawberry 45%
Shared Notes
Marshmallow 23% vs 32%
Jasmine 12% vs 16%
Only in Ultrared Eau de Parfum
Licorice 26% Star Anise 25%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 60% vs 60%
Only in Sweet Like Candy Eau de Parfum
Cashmere Wood 39%
Only in Ultrared Eau de Parfum
Cedar 39%

Accords

Sweet Like Candy Eau de Parfum Ultrared Eau de Parfum
100%
Sweet
100%
77%
Fruity
83%
72%
Vanilla
54%
52%
Powdery
63%
Anis
60%
46%
Lactonic
Fresh
46%
Sour
44%
Sweet shared
100%
100%
Fruity shared
77%
83%
Vanilla shared
72%
54%
Powdery shared
52%
63%
60%
46%
46%
44%

Performance

Sweet Like Candy Eau de Parfum Ultrared Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sweet Like Candy Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet, light, and often short-lived nature makes it great for casual wear or dates where a subtle scent is preferred. However, for formal events or the office, its playful and sometimes perceived 'juvenile' character, combined with variable longevity, might not be the best fit.

Ultrared Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its prominent sweet and fruity accords, alongside reviews mentioning its notable sillage and longevity, make it ideal for casual and date settings, but potentially too intense for a formal or office environment. The 'loud' and playful character also isn't suited to sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
83%
Accord
73%
Key Similarities

Both share Sweet, Fruity, Powdery accords and Jasmine, Marshmallow notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sweet Like Candy Eau de Parfum
Ultrared Eau de Parfum
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