Candy Love

I've been eyeing this fragrance since it's announcement in fall of last year. I got word that it would hit the U.S. in January of this year, so it was just a matter of waiting. I had seen some mixed reviews on Fragrantica, which almost convinced me to pass on this fragrance. But I've been waiting so patiently and the bottle was so appealing, i didn't want to overlook this fragrance without at least giving it a sniff. So i stopped my local Kohls to test it, and i must say, i was very pleased with what Candy Love had to offer. Upon first spray, i get a bright and sweet blend of Mandarin and Candy Apple. It's unusual, but in the best way possible. The Mandarin did take me by surprise because it's not listed as a note on here and Escada did not really advertise it, but it's listed in the description on their website as "Green Mandarin". About 30 minutes in, the Mandarin calms and the Candy Apple really flourishes. About 45 minutes of wearing this fragrance, the creamy Vanilla accompanies the Candy Apple and creates a very delicious blend that left me constantly sniffing my wrist. To my surprise, the Rose is very silent, almost nonexistent in this fragrance. But i have 0 complaints. Candy Love is, indeed, colorful and delicate. It's also playful, innocent, and perfect for a day out with your friends or a lunch date with that special someone. Candy Love lasted about 5 hours on my skin with up to 3 feet of sillage. Overall, Escada did an amazing job with this fragrance. For what i paid, it's definitely worth it, from the bottle to the juice inside. Bravo, Escada!❤❤❤ Scent: 9/10 Packaging: 10/10 Performance: 7/10

I have had this scent on my mind for a few weeks now, having heard some people online talk about it. I've been on a high of "pink" fragrances, remnants of Valentine's vibes swirling in my brain. And with life being kinda hard, I crave sweet-candy scents to lift my mood. They're easy to wear casually. Some reviewers expect too much of a scent from Escada called Candy Love. Look a the name, the bottle, the branding, and understand the target they are trying to hit. Not pushing boundaries, so don't expect that. It is unfair to be derisive toward a fragrance that isn't the vibe you're going for and call it "juvenile." Consider the objective and grade according to that rather than your own scent preferences/expectations. Candy Love is a good one for its class--it doesn't smell cheap, plastic, or synthetic, and it performs quite well for an EDT formulation. The bottle is well made and designed--I appreciate what they were going for. I think it's aiming to be more whimsical than childlike. So the scent: It's candy! Sweet, strawberryish apple-y, juicy and a little creamy, but not sickening. The touch of rose rounds this out. Lots of layering possibilities here: You're the One or Pink Chiffon from BBW, or you could wear this atop any vanilla lotion or body cream and smell like a sugary treat. This is a crowd-pleaser, but you have to understand that it's not going to be something unconventional or sophisticated; it isn't trying to be! Enjoy it for what it is. A steal for what I paid ($27 USD for the 100 ml at TJ Maxx).

❥ ♡ ❥ Escada tends to captivate me during the warmer seasons for spring/summer & of course vacations! Their vibrant colorful themes are eye catching for sure. The packaging on this one is absolutely adorable ! I thought this would look really cute on my perfume vanity , I do like Escada scents so I blind purchased this. I am so glad I did, I am happy to wear this fragrance this spring & summer as this scent is very fruity , playful, & most of all FUN ! This is definitely a very nice addition to their range. The scent smells like actual fantasy fair candy apples with my body chemistry, mixed with that soft florally whisper of femininity. For a eau de toilette this packs a punch with longevity. The scent isn’t obnoxiously sweet but rather a pleasant tart feminine fruity type scent. I rate this one 5/5! This is exactly the type of smell I like to go for in the spring and summer. My favorite signature scent is the complete opposite of this which is also interesting. This always seems to be the case with Escada scents ,they aren’t the most unique & sophisticated scents ,but they are fun & playful and sometimes that’s exactly the type of fragrance we want to reach for during the warmer weather seasons. I really love the dry down on this as well. It really sticks well to skin & clothes ,& settles to more of a nice soft floral on myself. Then it really gives off gentle whiffs of fruitiness, I must say Escada did a great job on this little golden nugget ❥ ♡ ❥

This was a blind buy just based on good reviews and notes. I dont think I ever would have even picked up the bottle to smell it, because of the extremely non-appealing bottle. I think it looks like something that could come with a doll or something. But as said, you should never judge a book by its cover, and that goes for fragrances too. At first smell off the bottle, I was a little worried. It was very sweet, like I love sweet scents, but even this started out a little too much for me. Well, spraying it on, it really is so sweet, but as time fly, it settle down more calm and warm on me luckily. I actually like it more and more, and have to sniff my arm regularly. Its a very non-offensice smell, not to heavy or overpowering. I enjoy it more and more, and I will probably buy another bottle too before it most likely disappear from store as most fragrances do. A nice blind buy surprise! I think this will be a safe blind buy for all liking sweet scents :) Edit: having used it many more times i absolutely love it! It really grew into my new favorite! Its so nice on my skin, and I reach for it almost every day. I will buy multiple bottles before they are totally sold out. I cant believe this ugly bottle (imo) could smell this good! I actually smell some strawberry too, some whiffs give me a scent of a red fruit tea i used to drink.

I'm 40 and I LOVE this fragrance! I find it fresh and uplifting. Sometimes when I wear it I think of Hubba Bubba (the pink bubble gum) - that scent but just FRESH! Thankfully I don't detect the vanilla on my skin, and I can't really pick up the cream either ~ nor the rose! It's just more fruity, I guess it's the red (candy) apple. Does it smell synthetic? Sure! But that's not always a bad thing; if you like the smell of pick-and-mix candies, then Candy Love will be right up your alley too! And NO, it's not just for young girls. Even though sweet scents are generally speaking targeted at a younger crowd, it's important to remember that the 'younger crowd' doesn't *own* sweet scents ~ ANYONE can have a 'sweet tooth'! And that taste is reflected through perfumes too. Longevity: I get HOURS on my skin! Side-note: Though sweet, it's not sickly sweet and never becomes cloying. Bottle: Looks fab! Heavy material. For collection-purposes, I'd say get the 50ml, that looks the best in real life. (Then the 100ml, and 30ml last) My only regret about Candy Love is that I didn't get a backup bottle of it! It's gone from most places now. It's probably my favorite Escada scent since the '00 era of those gorgeous perfumes they made (Tropical Punch, Sexy Graffiti etc). Well, Candy Love, Cherry in the Air and Sorbetto Rosso.