Fun, playful and seductive, this fragrance from Prada is perfect for those of us with a sweet tooth. Appropriately named “Candy,” the scent comprises musks, vanilla, benzoin and caramel.
Price: R900
Size: 50ml
Availability: Department stores nationwide.
What we say:
When I first saw the advertising campaigns for this fragrance, I didn’t expect to like it. In general I like floral and fresh scents, and I avoid anything overly sweet or spicy. The name “Candy” insinuates something sickly sweet (my thoughts immediately go to candy floss) which doesn’t usually appeal to me, but despite my reservations I decided to give it a try.
I am happy to say that I was completely wrong about this fragrance. Is it sweet? Yes. But not the kind of sweet I expected. It is feminine and flirty with definite hints of caramel, but these are beautifully balanced out by soft musks and vanilla. Furthermore, the bottle is absolutely stunning. I love the bright pink and gold colouring and I can’t get enough of this eye-catching dome on my dressing table. I wouldn’t say the scent is my usual everyday scent, but it’s perfect for a night on the town or dinner with the girls. This fragrance has taught me not to judge a scent by it’s name or ad campaign!
– Anien, BSA Content Editor
5 Responses
This scent is so yum, if you like sweet scents, hence the name candy, this is for you. It is truly breathtaking and smells wounderful.
I went to test the perfume at Edgars and loved the sweet smell and the shape of the bottle. It is not too strong and goes perfectly with what I like to wear, besides, Prada is also one of my favourite brands.
To be honest, I was really hesitant in going to the mall to try this particular fragrance as I am not one for sweet fragrances. I was impressed with the sophisticated powdery mid-notes, which is a fabulous cocktail of musk, combined with the ever popular sensual base note, vanilla. I also enjoy the Prada Candy L’Eau fragrance, which is a playful and seductive perfume, with notes of citrus and flowers. Its opening sparkles with fresh Italian citruses, followed by the floral heart of sweet pea. I am loving the Prada CandyEau de Parfum Rollerball, what a super awesome gift!
Yes the smell is very very very sweet… duh its called Candy! I am more of a fresh fragrance girl but I wear this fragrance when I want to feel more girly and for evening outings.
I find the scent a little too sweet, but I suppose that is why it’s called Candy then isn’t it? Not my favourite scent but it’s definitely worth trying to see if it’s your kind of scent.