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Prada Candy Night is a proper marmite fragrance. Some find it a delicious dark chocolate dream, others recoil from a bitter orange and iris combo they describe as stale cigarettes or bug spray. It's a divisive scent, sure to get people talking - for better or worse.
This one is a divisive vanilla, praised for its smooth, airy quality but criticised for synthetic notes and poor longevity. If you want a vanilla that’s not syrupy sweet and works all year, it might be worth a sniff - just don’t expect it to stick around all day.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 6% |
| Floral | 16% | 18% |
| Fruity | 1% | 3% |
| Green | 2% | 2% |
| Sweet | 46% | 35% |
| Warm | 10% | 16% |
| Woody | 7% | 14% |
| Earthy | 22% | 19% |
| Animalic | 0% | 2% |
| Fresh | 6% | 4% |
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 winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its intimate sillage and darker, gourmand character make it excellent for date nights or cooler evening casual wear. While some find it too heavy for the office, its moderate projection means it could work in a professional setting if applied lightly.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and smooth character make it suitable for dates and casual outings, though the poor longevity reported by many means it won't last a full workday or formal event without reapplication. The warm vanilla and boozy notes lean away from a professional office environment, but its 'airy' quality prevents it from being totally inappropriate.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Vanilla, Iris accords and Patchouli, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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