Candy Love Eau de Parfum bottle Candy Love
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2020 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
Island Vanilla Eau de Parfum bottle Island Vanilla

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Candy Love Eau de Parfum
Escada Candy Love is a divisive little number that promises candied apples and vanilla cream but delivers a mixed bag of syrupy sweetness or- gasp- 'second-hand clothes'. It's super sweet, playful, and generally adored by men, but longevity is a major concern for many, making it a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
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Our Verdict - Island Vanilla Eau de Parfum
This is a simple, sweet vanilla that's loved for its delicious, comforting scent, but prepare for it to be a fleeting delight. It's affordable, versatile for layering, and a crowd-pleaser for vanilla fans, but its notorious weak performance means you'll need to overspray or reapply constantly.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 29% 19%
Fruity 11% 14%
Green 1% 13%
Sweet 54% 53%
Warm 8% 10%
Woody 0% 0%
Earthy 0% 3%
Animalic 2% 5%
Fresh 7% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Candy Love EdP
Island Vanilla EdP

Notes

Candy Love Eau de Parfum
Island Vanilla Eau de Parfum

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in Candy Love Eau de Parfum
Candy Apple 100%
Only in Candy Love Eau de Parfum
Rose 100%
Only in Candy Love Eau de Parfum
Cream 60% Vanilla 40%

Accords

Candy Love Eau de Parfum Island Vanilla Eau de Parfum
100%
Sweet
73%
79%
Vanilla
100%
Honey
71%
68%
Gourmand
52%
Fruity
46%
Powdery
52%
48%
Lactonic
Floral
45%
Sweet shared
100%
73%
Vanilla shared
79%
100%
71%
68%
Fruity shared
52%
46%
52%
48%
45%

Performance

Candy Love Eau de Parfum Island Vanilla Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Candy Love Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

This fragrance is best suited for casual wear or dates due to its sweet, playful nature and moderate sillage. Its limited longevity means it's not ideal for long workdays or formal events, though it's perfect for a fun, relaxed outing.

Island Vanilla Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Given its status as a light, intimate skin scent with poor longevity and sillage, Island Vanilla is perfect for casual wear, office environments, or even sports where strong fragrance isn't desired. It's too subdued for formal events but works as a gentle, close-contact choice for dates.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
83%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
79%
Accord
64%
Key Similarities

Both share Sweet, Vanilla, Fruity accords and Vanilla notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Candy Love Eau de Parfum
Island Vanilla Eau de Parfum
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