Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2011 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Tainted Love
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a love-it-or-hate-it gourmand vanilla, absolutely bursting with candy-sweetness. It's divisive, but fans rave about its elevated, 'grown-up' take on bubblegum and marshmallow, whilst detractors find it cloying and juvenile. If you crave intense sugar, this serves it up by the bucketload.
This one's a proper love-or-hate affair. Some find it a beautifully complex, dark vanilla, others get bug spray or synthetic nastiness. Definitely try before you buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 10% | 17% |
| Fruity | 10% | 2% |
| Green | 7% | 11% |
| Sweet | 52% | 44% |
| Warm | 8% | 7% |
| Woody | 14% | 21% |
| Earthy | 10% | 3% |
| Animalic | 3% | 2% |
| Fresh | 6% | 6% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent sweetness and strong sillage make it a bit much for professional settings like the office, as many report it can be headache-inducing if oversprayed. However, it's a huge compliment-getter and perfect for dates or casual wear, especially in cooler weather, where its warm, comforting character shines without being overwhelming.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
While some find it intimate enough for the office, its sensual and mysterious nature makes it a perfect fit for a date night. The soft sillage reported by many means it won't overpower, making it versatile for a range of casual and evening wear, but it's not well-suited for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Powdery, Woody accords and Vanilla, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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