Candy Rose
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Space Age
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Which Should You Buy?
Don't let the name fool you - Candy Rose is Montale's divisive fruity-floral that's more fresh rose bouquet than syrupy sweet. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with some adoring its bright, clean charm and others dismissing it as unremarkable, soapy, or even a public toilet air freshener.
Seriously divisive. This scent has fans who sing its praises for being an absolute powerhouse of juicy fruit and vanilla, but others find it cloying, sickly sweet, and even utterly disgusting. Don't blind buy unless you like surprises.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 14% |
| Floral | 33% | 33% |
| Fruity | 21% | 15% |
| Green | 4% | 4% |
| Sweet | 32% | 32% |
| Warm | 2% | 3% |
| Woody | 4% | 3% |
| Earthy | 7% | 6% |
| Animalic | 13% | 12% |
| Fresh | 14% | 15% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and somewhat light profile makes it suitable for casual wear and daily use. While some find its longevity good, the lack of heavy sweetness or strong sillage keeps it from being overpowering for office or formal settings.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Given its strong performance and intense sweetness, Space Age is probably too much for a formal setting or an office. It shines in casual and date scenarios, and could even work at the gym for those who want a powerful, clean projection.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Fruity, Sweet accords and Rose, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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