Candy Is a Woody Gourmand Oriental, and the Notes Are Listed as Musks, Caramel and an Overdose of Benzoin (Reportedly 12%). The Opening Smells Like a Fruity-Sweet Benzoin, Far From Sheer but Not Too Heavy, With Brief Flashes of Root beer.Aug 17, 2011Prada

Are you looking for a fragrance that is sweet, woody, and oriental? Look no further than Prada’s Candy perfume.

The notes in this scent are listed as musks, caramel, and an overdose of benzoin (reportedly 12%). The opening of the fragrance smells like a fruity-sweet benzoin. It’s far from sheer but not too heavy, with brief flashes of root beer.

But what exactly are these notes? And what makes them work so well together?

Let’s start with benzoin. This resinous ingredient comes from the bark of various trees in Southeast Asia.

It has a warm, vanilla-like scent that is often used in perfumes as a base note. In Candy, the benzoin is not just a base note; it’s the star of the show.

The caramel note adds an extra layer of sweetness to Candy. It’s not overpowering or cloying, but instead provides a subtle richness to the overall scent.

As for the musks, they give Candy its woody and oriental character. Musks can come from animal sources (such as deer or beaver) or be synthetic. In this case, it’s likely that Prada used synthetic musks to achieve a clean and modern take on this classic perfume category.

So how does Candy actually smell? The opening is indeed fruity-sweet, with hints of citrus and peach adding some brightness to the otherwise warm and cozy scent. As it settles into the skin, the benzoin becomes more prominent, giving off a vanilla-like sweetness that is both comforting and sensual.

Overall, Prada Candy is a unique and addictive fragrance that will appeal to those who love sweet scents with depth and complexity. If you’re looking for something new to add to your perfume collection, give this one a try!