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Candie's Eau de Parfum bottle Candie's EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
1999 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Only String For Women Eau de Parfum bottle Only String For Women EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Candie's EDP
This 90s throwback is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, a punchy citrus floral that some find invigoratingly sharp and others, well, just sharp. It screams Y2K youth, so if you're not into loud fruity florals, best steer clear. Expect a full-throttle nostalgic hit.
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Our Verdict - Only String For Women EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of The One Lace - a fruity fragrance led by Bergamot, Peach, with citrus depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Candie's EDP
Only String For Women EDP

Notes

Only in Only String For Women
Bergamot 53% Peach 47%
Only in Only String For Women
Lily 100%
Shared Notes
Amber 50% vs 33%
Only in Candie's
Ylang-Ylang 50%
Only in Only String For Women
Plum 38% Vanilla 29%

Accords

Candie's Only String For Women
100%
Citrus
78%
63%
Fruity
90%
Floral
66%
64%
Amber
54%
60%
Sweet
48%
Lactonic
45%
Animalic
Vanilla
42%
Citrus shared
100%
78%
Fruity shared
63%
90%
66%
Amber shared
64%
54%
60%
48%
45%
42%

Performance

Candie's Only String For Women
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Candie's

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its bright, fresh, and sometimes 'loud' nature makes it ideal for casual wear, especially in warm weather, rather than formal or office settings. While some found it long-lasting, its sillage is generally described as soft to moderate, making it versatile for an upbeat daytime outing.

Only String For Women

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The fruity character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its fruity, citrus signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, amber, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Candie's EDP
Only String For Women EDP
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