When Prada announced they were working on a perfume called Prada Candy, many fumeheads were skeptical. Why would Prada start making fragrances for teens? Why would Prada jump on the cupcake wagon? Is this a joke? I’ve been happy with the Prada line. The original Prada is the closest fragrance that I have to a “signature”. Infusion d’Iris is wonderful and I like the masculines. I was more surprised by the name “Prada Candy” but not because I dislike sweet. It sounded so stripper to me. And yes, trashy. But, the note list sounded elegant so I couldn’t wait to try it.
Prada Candy opens with something that reminds me of Prada Infusion d’Iris but not really. It’s like sheer iris over dulce de leche. The top has a surprising effervescence that reminds me of a soda pop. Caramel is there but it’s in the background. A balsamic amber appears, a mix of resins like tolu and vanilla, and of course, an overdose of benzoin. The fragrance is sweet but not too sweet. I almost get a waxy licorice at the dry-down with the vanilla-benzoin “powder”.
I enjoy wearing Prada Candy. It’s the perfect cuddle scent. It’s inviting and soft to the touch like an angora sweater. My husband compliments me scent every time I wear it. Who can resist touching someone in an angora sweater? The fragrance wears fairly close to the skin but not too close, perfect really. It wears for about 6 hours on me. I actually purchased the 1 oz. bottle and it’s almost gone. I will be getting another bottle, a larger bottle.
Give Prada Candy a try if you want sweet but not too sweet or if you like perfume like Serge Lutens Une Bois Vanille (the closest comparison), Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille, Prada Infusion d’Iris EDP, Annick Goutal Ambre Fetiche, 1000 Flowers Reglisse Noire and/or Etat Libre d’Orange Archives 69. Something about Prada Candy is so “Prada” but not at the same time. It’s a great addition to their line.
Notes listed include caramel, powdery musks, vanilla and benjoin. PERFUMER – Daniela Andrier
I love the retro mod bottle. I have a makeup travel case from the early 1960’s that reminds me of this bottle. I really dislike the box packaging. It verges into Paris Hilton territory.
Prada Candy can be purchased at Nordstrom. Sizes vary and prices vary from $80-$108. It can also be purchased at Harrods (UK).
Victoria’s Final EauPINION – A dulce de leche over soft, cuddly incense. A “mature” sweet fragrance. Yes, I love this one. And I plan on buying the large bottle next time.
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Daniela Andrier brought her A Game this time, I still can’t get enough of it. I wear it ALL the time. Never thought I’d fall so in love with a Prada scent, but I did. My 1.7 oz bottle is half-gone, so I need to think about repurchasing already too.
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It’s light, so I do find myself applying more than I should more often that I usually do. I plan on purchasing the largest bottle next time. There are actually some decent holiday gift sets too where you get the large bottle and a lotion for the same price as the EDP alone.
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I tried it but it reminded me of my Escada Magnetism, the both have that burnted sugar smell to me which I love.
I can see that.
I ended up buying the large bottle last night. I really do love this stuff.
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Prada Candy is Sophisticated Sweet. Which is my stripper name.
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I’ve decided to go to Avon for my stripper name. It’s “Imari Mystique”. Yes, they really do have a fragrance called that.
I’ll jump on the stripper name bandwagon (and who doesn’t want to, really?), mine would have to be Iris Ganache. It smells just as coolly slutty as it sounds.
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Haha, love it. Mine is more drag queen, oh well.
Avon has some great ones. Male stripper – Wild Country
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I can’t believe no one commented how much it smells like Gloria Vanderbilt!!! Eww…bad flashback!
It has been so long since I’ve smelled Gloria Vanderbilt. I can’t even comment.
EXACTLY!!! The second it dried down a bit…BOOM! Vanderbilt 80’s flashback. Eww!
OK, OK, I’ve got to try Vanderbilt again 🙂
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