Montale 2023 EDP

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Lucky Candy

by Pierre Montale

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Montale Lucky Candy is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Pierre Montale. Lucky Candy opens with Cacao Pod, Bergamot, and Honey, settles into a heart of Marshmallow, Neroli, Lily of the Valley, and Frangipani, and dries down to a base of Toffee, Musk, Amber, and Vanilla. Montale's Lucky Candy carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you - this ain't your typical candy store gourmand. Many find it misleadingly floral, even synthetic. It's a divisive one: some adore its bright, confident floral sweetness, others are utterly disappointed by its lack of genuine 'candy' notes and generic vibe. Sample before you commit, as Montale's beast-mode performance means you'll be stuck with it if you don't love it.
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  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Playful
  • Bold
  • Modern
$73.95 at FragranceShop.com 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) · plus sales tax Check price on → Check prices ↓
Lucky Candy Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Given its strong sillage and longevity, this isn't an office-friendly choice. It leans heavily towards casual or date settings, with its tropical and sweet floral accords, but its robust performance means it's less suited for formal events where subtlety is key.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, AQUA / WATER, LINALOOL, LIMONENE, GERANIOL, CITRONELLOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CITRAL, ISOEUGENOL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, EUGENOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

1 of 2 other shops' lists name the same allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Lucky Candy opens with a sharp, almost tart citrus blast from bergamot, surprisingly dominant for a scent promising candy-like sweetness. Beneath this initial brightness, a bouquet of tropical frangipani and delicate lily of the valley emerges, sweetened by hints of honey and the pillowy softness of marshmallow. As it settles, a clean musk blends with creamy coconut, whilst a touch of vanilla and toffee tries its best to pull the scent back towards its namesake, often without much success.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 6 October

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