Prada Candy Florale

Prada Candy Florale holds a special place in my heart, as it was the very first perfume I had ever developed an interest for. I first encountered this fragrance when I was in Grade 11 in 2014, which was exactly the year it was launched, and was totally captivated by both the promotional video and the stunning, exquisite light pink bottle. Back then I was only a high schooler and thus couldn't afford a bottle of this, considering the absurd price point here in Thailand. Now that I'm 23, I finally got my hands on it, and boy, was I smitten! This is truly worth all those years of waiting! Although it is supposed to be a Candy flanker, Florale, by no means, inherits the gourmand-ish DNA of the original Candy - this is peony-dominant through and through. In fact, the peony is all I can smell upon the first application and throughout the entirety of the scent, except for the dry down perhaps. It is decidedly linear, but that doesn't necessarily mean it is terrible. Prada actually did an excellent job in capturing the scent of the peony since it smells so soapy, delicate, feminine, clean, refreshing and refined, all without being screechy or detergent-like; I'd say it is more reminiscent of a luxury soap you can find in luxury malls or five-star hotels. Once the fragrance reaches the base, a hint of limoncello, musk and maybe the faintest tinge of caramel begin to emerge, lending a sweet undertone to the floral composition. Surprisingly, this actually has a solid performance on my skin, lasting up to 10 hours with 6 atomizations and moderate projection during the first two hours, then eventually turning into a skin scent. The fragrance is perfect for spring days, any occasion and any attire, but I reckon it pairs best with a girly, pink floral dress. If you tend to gravitate towards soapy florals, especially those that contain peony, chances are you will be pleased by this beautiful yet affordable offer from Prada. The scent evokes the mental image of an attractive, graceful young lady with a lithe body and fair, flawless skin in a light pink dress and a white floral-embroidered bucket hat who is sipping lemonade in a flower shop. That being said, I must admit that this is not super innovative, and my perception and affection for Candy Florale might be rather subjective due to the nostalgia and it being of sentimental value to me. However, in my humble opinion, this is truly the scent that successfully embodies feminity and sophistication, and I thoroughly enjoy it. And for only $60 for an 80 ml? That's too good to miss :-)

I love it, but before jumping into details I want to say that gourmand lovers will be most likely disappointed - sweetness here is more of a floral type, not edible one. This scent is mostly peony (which I adore) with a mix of citrus and honey. It’s a very pleasant combo great for those who are looking for sweeter florals. Sniffing this perfume makes me happy and it’s a great way to start a day. Uplifting, feminine and pretty. Performance is better than I expected. When testing it, I was pretty sure it’s an EDP, EDT surprised me posivitely. Sits closer to the skin, but can be smelled by those who are nearby. Lasts for around 6-7 hours on skin and even more on clothes. I’ve just order a rollerball to have it in my purse - refreshing that happy and lovely smell during the day is a sure pleasure. I highly recommend this scent - if you’re afraid that it will be synthetic or too sweet, fear no more - it’s very floral and cute :) Ah, and if you’re familiar with Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet - they share very similar opening/base, drydown of CF is more citrus/sweet.

I bought this after getting a tester in a magazine a few months ago. I was just so impressed how 'nice' and fresh it smelled. It is just short of being too powdery sweet. I tend to wear it on my décolletage inside my clothes as it lasts longer and seems to keep a slightly more spicy/oriental note. I noticed it smelled peppery on my mams wrist and seems to fade quicker on mine. The 30ml bottle I bought lasted two months, pretty much a wee squirt or two everyday :-) Thankfully my mam bought me the bigger bottle for my birthday. When I bought the first bottle I did smell the other two on paper, Candy was way too sweet as I expected. Found it really cloying. L'eau I thought had hints of a lighter Coco which I thought might be nice. I did try L'eau on my wrist recently and it didn't work on my skin at all. A very wearable everyday scent, not too heavy/sweet with a nice freshness but I do try to keep it down to one or two sprays.

I just picked up Prada Candy and had to pick this up along with it. I always ignored it because I'm not too into florals. They smell too old lady and give me a headache. But this, oh my, this. I just had to have it. It's so young and fresh for a floral. It's not overwhelming and smells so clean and refreshing while still being extremely feminine. The floral doesn't smell synthetic to me. This is what a girl should smell like in the summer. Like a pretty girl, fresh out of the shower, eating cotton candy and sweet tarts, in a field of flowers. Now I'm not suggesting that you run out and do that. It'd probably attract a lot of ants and bees. You should just smell like you do that. Edit: This smells amazing, but the scent is noticeable for the first hour. Then you can smell it if you put your wrist right under your nose. Then it's completely gone by the end of hour 2. Wish they made this an EDP instead of EDT.

So Prada scents have not been kind to me. I end up smelling like a sixty year old lady sitting in a hot trailer during a heat wave. Honestly, it's not the perfumes but I suspect it's me which makes me wonder about I really will smell like at age 60. But I digress. I got a sample from Sephora and spray it on right before I jumped in the shower, ready to scrub it off. In the first ten seconds, I realized I really like this. Sadly I had to jump in the shower to go to work but I sprayed it back on. This lasted on me six hours. A deliquent 13 year male student actually complimented me on smelling good. This is HUGE because he constantly tries to come up with new insults pertaining to my romantic life. I love this. Every time, I get ready to write a school suspension form, I smell it and smile. And not just smiling from getting rid of a rude teenager. I LOVE the scent.

This perfume would be my very favorite if it last longer than hour, I don’t usually have problems with longevity of fragrances on my oily skin, so this is really weak. I actually got second bottle from Ulta (first one was from Macys) because I just thought I got some bad batch at first, but again it has longevity of body mist, really sad - it smells lovely. I’m fresh floral type of gal so this scent is unique to me, if I knew notes I wouldn’t probably even try it, because I can’t stand gourmand and sugary scents, although it has caramel and limoncello notes, it still has those fresh floral vibes and OMG those peonies❤️. My husband loves it on me, this is probably only fragrance we both agree on, so next time I just try to buy this one on eBay, maybe knock off would be stronger.

This is an absolute fave. I think it's so easy to wear. I don't normally like soapy scents, but this is soapy in the same way a nice shampoo is. You know how after you've showered, if you go back into the bathroom an hour later, the scent of the shampoo still lingers? This is the same smell for me. It smells clean, crisp, and definitely floral. The peony reigns. Gourmand notes are not perceptible to me, and this is definitely very different than the original Prada Candy. Longevity is incredible - for me, it lasts upwards of 24hrs on the skin and 48hrs on clothing. I just hope they haven't reformulated this since I bought my bottle in 2017! If the longevity is worse when I have to rebuy, I'd be pretty disappointed. ;)

LOVE. I blind-tested it, got powdery floral, but couldn’t come up with much else. Didn’t expect to find there’s a limoncello note. I can see it now. It lends tangyness and brightness. No sourness or sharpness. On my skin, I get THE MOST BEAUTIFUL peony. The peony is highlighted by a tart freshness from the limoncello, blending so nicely with a very soapy powderiness and resinousness from the benzoin. Perfectly powdery, perfectly sweet, perfectly musky and clean. Ultrafemme, joyful, sensual, lush, elegant, and knock-your-socks off gorgeous. Reminiscent of and nearly as exquisite as my absolute favorite flower essence of them all: beach rose. If beach roses were peonies, this is how they’d smell.

Love the scent, love the bottle....but on me it literally disappears in the blink of an eye...well, maybe two blinks. Why do manufacturers waste their name and a beautifully designed bottle on something that very few people would repurchase considering the fleeting longevity of this scent? If it were an inexpensive body spray that I felt free to douse myself in at relatively little cost, I'd repurchase this but it's not...I could literally go through this entire 30ml bottle in a day and enjoy every minute of it. I may just do that...like a big fireworks finale: over in such a short time but breathtaking while it lasts.

When I first smelled I say:OMG,WTF is this?Than I smelled it yesterday,and I was totally in shock,how beautiful fresh,floral,powdery,soapy sceny is this! On me,is the peony the prominent note with a honey base and with a limoncello in the background which take a fresh feeling,and the peony on me is very soapy,powdery,just gorgeous! The dry down is a warm floral scent,with the original candy in the background,(musky,and too much)! For a spring is a perfect refreshing scent,with peony,honey,musk! Nothing like ths other two,but something different,and I like it a lot!Looooove iiit,so beautiful!

I was so excited to recieve this since I have no idea what to expect. I’ve seen this online and never really tried in person. I got it today and I’m very happy with my purchase! To some people they may not like the smell of floral, a little citrus and musk in it. Once spray, you’ll smell the strong floral (peony) and hint of citrus (limoncello) and musk, but as hours pass by, it becomes subtle and light fragrance that lingers to your nose and to anyone who smells it. The citrus lingers more throughout the time with a mix of floral. I couldn’t smell the honey or caramel to it. I love it!

Hot summer days, just-out-of-the-shower, t-shirt and yoga pants, infused ice water while laying in cool white linens with a soft cool breeze enveloping the room. That’s the picture I get with this frag. Simple, linear, daytime, relaxing. Fresh, clean floral. Perfect for a girl’s first perfume, safe for crowds/work. Fades rather quickly. Nothing special. I do enjoy it though. Every frag doesn’t have to be a life-changing experience. Sometimes we need one we can reach for when we want to reset our minds and our olfactory functions. This one fits that niche.

Prada Candy Florale is an absolutely beautiful perfume but it makes me sad because the lasting power & sillage are so weak! It is a gorgeous powdery, sweet floral fragrance. Very feminine, romantic and pretty. I think of a young woman wearing a pretty white lace dress, a ribbon in her hair and a sparkle in her eye. Innocent yet you know she is hiding a darker secret. Overall, a beautiful perfume which is sadly let down by the very poor lasting power & sillage. I am debating if I should pay such a high price for such a weak yet stunning fragrance.

To me this feels like a soapy scent. It doesn't smell like Chloe but it's kind of similar. Hard to explain. It feels like a clean soapy vibe. So much better than what it's being compared to, body sprays and the like. So much better. I think I have found a signature scent using this perfume. I combined it with Skyler boardwalk. The two of those together are so perfect. This boardwalk adds more sweetness, kind of like a candy vibe. The two of them together is what I thought Prada candy original should have smelled like.

This perfume was my first signature scent when I was in high school. At the time, it was perfect for me: young, girly, playful, sweet, clean and flirty. The downside of this fragrance is its longevity and sillage, which are very very poor. I get away with 5-8 sprays until I'm satisfied (or else it's gone in an hour). Unfortunately, it got boring and uninteresting very quickly. Now that I'm in my 20s, I wouldn't purchase it again, although I enjoyed it for a brief amount of time. Wears the best in spring.

This is really nice. I actually prefer this to the original prada candy which is a bit linear and sweet although still nice. This is floral and fresh and dries down to a soapy floral. I have found myself really wanting this one, I might need to get it! Edit: Seriously could not stop thinking about this fragrance, I just love it. I fear it will be discontinued like these flankers usually are so I may buy a backup bottle. Absolutely fantastic fresh floral fragrance!

This has definitely changed over time. What used to be a Limoncello forward scent has turned into a floral one, but it's still gorgeous. The peony has taken centre stage, supported by lemon and tinge of honey. I don't get "fresh and clean" from this, it flirts between sugared lemon and sweet peony with the honey lending a slight syrup vibe, without making the scent feel "thick". Performance and longevity are still tame, but is exceptional in hot weather!

I've been wearing this one for years, but I'm really surprised that limoncello is meant to be a top note. I don't detect caramel at all; to me, it's a delicate, pretty peony perfume with a hint of musk and sweetness (presumably from the honey). It's perfect for spring and summer, and very much a daytime scent, but I wish that the scent lingered longer... In fairness though, my bottle is getting on a bit, so that' might be why!

I love this perfume a lot! I have never tried it until today because I assumed that the smell will be like sweet caramel candy mixed with heavy peony. This is what I expected because of the name Candy and rose bottle. How surprised I was when I smelled very fresh, clean, light floral fragrance with a drop of honey. This is very safe perfume and can work well during spring-summer days. So happy that I found it!

Very girly scent. It smells like a bunch of small, pink flowers. It is not a white floral in any way, and there's no greenness to it. It's pretty sweet, but not too sweet, and doesn't smell like the original Prada Candy (which I think is a bit cloying) in any way. Although it is sweet, I think it is still fresh. It has a youthful tinge to it. I can imagine a 16yr old wearing this.