Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Candy
Candy by Prada (2011) is built around Caramel, Musk, Powdery Notes, Benzoin. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« Amber caramel and powdery benzoin: an unashamed sweet, at once naive and sophisticated. »
- 1
Mugler · 1992
Angel
Shared notes: Honey, Caramel, Vanilla. What differs: Cotton Candy, Coconut, Cassia. Same family (Gourmand Oriental).
- 2
Mugler · 1996
A*Men
Shared notes: Caramel, Honey, Vanilla. What differs: Lavender, Mint, Bergamot. Same family (Gourmand Oriental). Positioned as Masculine.
- 3
Prada · 2013
Candy L'Eau
Shared notes: Benzoin, Musk, Caramel. What differs: Lemon, Mandarin, Sweet Pea.
- 4
Jean Paul Gaultier · 2017
Scandal
Shared notes: Honey, Caramel. What differs: Blood Orange, Mandarin, Pink Pepper.
- 5
Parfums de Marly · 2013
Oajan
Shared notes: Honey, Benzoin, Vanilla, Musk. What differs: Cinnamon, Osmanthus, Labdanum. Positioned as Unisex.
- 6
Dior · 2015
Fève Délicieuse
Shared notes: Vanilla, Caramel. What differs: Bergamot, Rose, Tonka Bean. Same family (Gourmand Oriental). Positioned as Unisex.
- 7
Jean-Louis Scherrer · 1986
Scherrer 2
Shared notes: Honey, Benzoin, Vanilla. What differs: Pineapple, Star Anise, Bergamot.
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Jean Paul Gaultier · 2023
Le Male Elixir
Shared notes: Vanilla, Benzoin, Honey. What differs: Lavender, Mint, Tonka Bean. Positioned as Masculine.
- 10
Yves Saint Laurent · 2000
Body Kouros
Shared notes: Benzoin, Caramel. What differs: Eucalyptus, Nutmeg, Star Anise. Positioned as Masculine.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Candy?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Angel by Mugler is the closest: it shares 3 notes with Candy, including Honey, Caramel, Vanilla.
What is an alternative to Candy from another house?
Angel (Mugler, 1992) picks up Honey, Caramel, Vanilla in a different interpretation.
Which other Prada perfume is similar to Candy?
At Prada, Candy L'Eau (2013) is the closest, sharing Benzoin, Musk, Caramel.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.