Is Perfume Parlour Sweet Candy a dupe of Viktor&Rolf Bonbon?

Sweet Candy EDP

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Bonbon Eau de Parfum bottle Bonbon EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2014 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Sweet Candy Eau de Parfum bottle Sweet Candy EDP
$43.95+ tax from
1.0 fl oz (30 ml) at FragranceShop.com
Best value $29.23/fl oz (3.0 fl oz (90 ml))
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bonbon EDP
This one's a true crowd-pleaser for gourmand lovers, though some find it a bit too sweet and lacking in depth. It's a comforting blend of caramel and fruit that many adore, even if it might not be everyone's cup of tea.
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Our Verdict - Sweet Candy EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Bonbon - a citrus fragrance led by Peach, Orange, Mandarin Orange, with woody depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Bonbon EDP A Sweet Candy EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bonbon EDP
Sweet Candy EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Caramel 45% vs 46%
Peach 38% vs 37%
Mandarin 31% vs 28%
Orange 30% vs 33%
Amber 29% vs 26%
Orange Blossom 28% vs 53%
Sandalwood 25% vs 23%
Guaiac Wood 22% vs 19%
Cedar 22% vs 30%
Only in Bonbon
Jasmine 26%
Shared Notes
Peach 38% vs 37%
Mandarin 31% vs 28%
Orange 30% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Caramel 45% vs 46%
Orange Blossom 28% vs 53%
Only in Bonbon
Jasmine 26%
Shared Notes
Amber 29% vs 26%
Sandalwood 25% vs 23%
Guaiac Wood 22% vs 19%
Cedar 22% vs 30%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Bonbon Sweet Candy
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bonbon

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and generally pleasant, inoffensive sweetness make it suitable for office wear, but it truly shines on a date due to its alluring gourmand character. It's too sweet for formal events and actively unsuitable for sport.

Sweet Candy

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Amber, Orange

Key Differences

Without jasmine

Where to buy

Bonbon EDP
Sweet Candy EDP

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