Prada 2017 EDP

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Candy Gloss

by Daniela Andrier

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Prada Candy Gloss is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Daniela Andrier. Candy Gloss opens with Sour Cherry and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, and Peach, and dries down to a base of Musk, Heliotrope, Vanilla, and Almond. Prada's Candy Gloss carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This perfume is a divisive one - a love-it-or-hate-it cherry bomb. Some find it a delightful, playful, sweet cherry, whilst others recoil at its artificial, cough syrup-like opening. Expect a youthful, girly sweetness that fades quickly.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Playful
  • Sweet
  • Youthful
  • Romantic
  • Powdery
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Candy Gloss 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
Also Works:
Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet, playful nature and limited longevity make it a fantastic choice for casual outings and dates, but less suited for formal events. While some find it 'inoffensive' for the office, its distinct, strong opening might be too much for conservative work environments.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • 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 Gloss bursts open with a bright, tart sour cherry and the green tang of redcurrant leaf, evolving quickly into a succulent heart of juicy peach and soft rose, brightened by orange blossom. The dry down mellows into a creamy almond and heliotrope powderiness, underscored by soft vanilla and a hint of musk, creating a 'cherry bakewell' or 'waxy lipstick' cosmetic feel.

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