Is Prada Candy a good first gourmand?

Yes. Its caramel, benzoin and musk blend is simple and smooth, with none of the patchouli or spice that makes some gourmands harder to wear.

How does it differ from other Prada fragrances?

Prada's Infusion line is crisp, powdery and clean. Candy is the opposite: a warm, sweet gourmand with a dessert-like caramel heart.

How long does it last?

It is an eau de parfum, but owners often describe moderate longevity, a few hours on skin, longer on fabric.

Is it a daytime or evening scent?

It leans evening and cool-weather. The sweetness can feel heavy in heat or at the office.

What notes are in it?

Caramel, benzoin and musk, with no citrus or floral top notes to speak of.

Is it too sweet for everyday wear?

That depends on taste. People who dislike gourmands find it cloying; fans wear it regularly in cool weather.

Where is the Prada Candy Edp Sp cheapest?

At Walmart, for $86.07, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Prada Candy Edp Sp?

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 81 ratings.

Prada Candy Edp Sp

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Our take on the Prada Candy Edp Sp

Prada Candy is a women's eau de parfum from 2011 built on caramel, benzoin and musk. It is a sweet gourmand, closer to a warm dessert accord than to Prada's crisp, powdery Infusion line. The scent is soft and close to the skin rather than loud, so it suits someone who wants a cozy, romantic fragrance for evenings and cool weather. Rivals in the same sweet-gourmand space, such as Lancôme La Vie Est Belle or Mugler Angel, push harder on projection and patchouli; Candy stays smoother and simpler.

Best forSweet gourmand fansDate nights and romantic eveningsCool-weather wearGift buyers who want a recognizable designer scent

Pros

Warm caramel and benzoin accord that reads cozy, not sharp
Soft musk base keeps it smooth on skin
Simple three-note structure is easy to like
Recognizable Prada bottle design
Works as an evening scent without being heavy

Cons

Sweetness can feel cloying to people who dislike gourmands
Moderate projection and longevity for an eau de parfum
Little of the crisp, powdery character Prada is known for
Not a fresh daytime scent for hot weather

Prada Candy Edp Sp prices at every store

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What reviewers say

4.6 / 581 ratings

Buyers rate it highly and describe it as a sweet, warm scent that gets compliments. Some find it too sugary or short-lived on skin.

What people mention

SweetnessMixedMany love the caramel accord; others find it overly sugary.
LongevityCriticisedSeveral say it fades within a few hours and needs reapplying.
ProjectionMixedIt sits close to the skin, which some like and others find too quiet.
ComplimentsPraisedBuyers report people around them noticing and asking about it.
Musk basePraisedThe musk keeps the sweetness smooth rather than sharp.

About the Prada Candy Edp Sp

Prada Candy is a women's eau de parfum spray from Prada, introduced in 2011. It has a light, sweet scent built on benzoin, caramel and musk.

It is suited to romantic occasions, such as a first date or an anniversary dinner.

Brand: Prada
Fragrance notes: Benzoin, caramel, musk
Type: Eau de parfum spray
Size: 1 oz
Year introduced: 2011
Recommended use: Romantic
For: Women

Specifications

color: OtherSource
size: 1 ozSource

Questions and answers

Is Prada Candy a good first gourmand?: Yes. Its caramel, benzoin and musk blend is simple and smooth, with none of the patchouli or spice that makes some gourmands harder to wear.
How does it differ from other Prada fragrances?: Prada's Infusion line is crisp, powdery and clean. Candy is the opposite: a warm, sweet gourmand with a dessert-like caramel heart.
How long does it last?: It is an eau de parfum, but owners often describe moderate longevity, a few hours on skin, longer on fabric.
Is it a daytime or evening scent?: It leans evening and cool-weather. The sweetness can feel heavy in heat or at the office.
What notes are in it?: Caramel, benzoin and musk, with no citrus or floral top notes to speak of.
Is it too sweet for everyday wear?: That depends on taste. People who dislike gourmands find it cloying; fans wear it regularly in cool weather.
Where is the Prada Candy Edp Sp cheapest?: At Walmart, for $86.07, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Prada Candy Edp Sp?: Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 81 ratings.