Prada 2011 EDP

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Candy

by Daniela Andrier

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Prada Candy is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Daniela Andrier. Candy opens with Caramel, settles into a heart of Musk and Powdery, and dries down to a base of Vanilla and Benzoin. Prada's Candy carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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'.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sweet
  • Cozy
  • Powdery
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
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Candy Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Caramel100%
Heartas listed
Powdery52%
Musk48%
Baseas listed
Benzoin56%
Vanilla44%

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Prada Candy opens with a brief, sometimes elusive, whisper of caramel before diving headfirst into a plush, powdery heart. Soft musks intertwine, conjuring images of vintage cosmetics or delicate baby powder. This evolves into a warm, balsamic drydown where vanilla and benzoin provide a creamy, almost resinous sweetness that lingers close to the skin, creating an intimate, cozy aura.

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