Candy
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2011 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Italian Sweet
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Prada Candy is an absolute enigma, splitting the room right down the middle. For some, it's a buttery, powdery dream - sophisticated, clean, and deeply comforting. For others, it’s a baffling disappointment: weak, synthetic, and inexplicably devoid of anything resembling 'candy'.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Prada Candy - a musky fragrance led by Musk, with amber depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 9% | 5% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 50% | 32% |
| Warm | 18% | 20% |
| Woody | 5% | 10% |
| Earthy | 5% | 7% |
| Animalic | 19% | 40% |
| Fresh | 4% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its intimate sillage and clean, powdery nature make it appropriate for office and casual wear, as it won't offend those in close quarters. However, its perceived lack of projection by many users hinders its suitability for more impactful occasions like formal events or dates where a stronger presence is desired.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the musky, amber profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the musky accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Musky, Amber, Sweet accords and Musk, Benzoin notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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