Prada Candy Kiss by Prada

Extremely discontinued, no trace online, only in physical stores if any stock remains. Smells like a baby’s cologne but lasts and projects well. I love it. The closest matches are Adolfo Domínguez’s Terracota Musk or Johnson & Johnson’s cologne, but they aren’t the same, only similar sensations. I hope it comes back. Prada’s Paradoxe range prefers its own line, which doesn’t resonate much with me.

I like it very much. It’s the only one in my collection with vanilla, as that note usually overwhelms me. It feels very light, with the clean scent prevailing. I tried it today and it lasted over 10 hours on my skin, something I rarely achieve. For me, who prefers florals and fresh scents, it’s a lovely change. We’ll see if it wins my heart or remains just a nice perfume.

Its opening and aroma reminded me a lot of Burberry’s Baby Touch, only this one is fresher. I understand those who say it smells cheap; it sits on that fine line between delicate and economical, it’s wearable and very long-lasting. It wasn’t what I expected, but I’ll still use it. It has a soft scent, though if you over-spray, it becomes heavy.

I was very excited because I adore clean, soapy aromas, and this was highly mentioned in that category. I thought it would be more special and fresh, but it smells very cheap, literally like baby powder with a touch of sweet and bitter vanilla but extremely synthetic. It makes me feel like I’m smelling a diaper sprayed with cheap cologne. Fortunately, I bought a used 50ml bottle at a good price, which I think I’ll sell.

I bought a bottle as it was recommended to me as the lighter flanker of Prada Candy (the original can be too much, especially in heat). The formula is super simple, and that simplicity leaves no room for errors; Candy Kiss does well with few notes. The vanilla isn’t dominant; it’s a supporting player giving a sweet air, but above all, it’s musky. I detect a certain citrus note in the opening (due to the orange blossom), but be careful with the dry-down, which is powdery. Apart from that, it’s romantic and versatile, ideal for daytime.

I must say that I compare this scent to those coloured love message candies; millennials will understand which ones I refer to. I love sweet scents, but this is not the case. It smells of baby powder along with that scent. It has good adherence and trail, but it is not for wearing for long periods. The Prada scents in the Candy line smell of talc, and for someone allergic to dust, I do not recommend it. You will feel your nose itching all the time.

It smells of clean clothes, sweet without being cloying. On my skin, the musk pops out and lasts. I clarify that all perfumes last on my skin, but this one stays on the clothes. I read reviews about poor durability, but in my case it stays there, lingers, and I can still smell it after bathing. Others like it and praise the scent. It is not caramelised, just clean, faint but present.

Prada Candy Kiss is tenderness, cleanliness, tidiness and femininity. It is soft and blends with the skin; it evokes a woman in bed, rumpled between white sheets with open windows and a soft breeze. Orange blossom predominates with a velvety musk, nothing sharp like in the Narciso. It smells clean, without being citrusy, with a light, powdery vanilla base. It is not sweet or overly vanilla, just has a subtle hint. It seems sensual and intimate, for personal enjoyment due to its low trail and longevity. I am fascinated by it and love putting it on after a shower. Scent: 9.5/10, Trail: 6.5/10, Longevity: 4/10.

Smells like talc with a slight sweetness. It’s extremely soft, zero invasive and very wearable. I feel it has no age.

I bought it recently at a Sephora in the USA. It was just a matter of smelling it and loving it. My favourite and frequent use is Dolce Garden by D&G, and I was looking for another sweet scent that wasn’t heavy; I liked this more than other Prada Candy variations. It is soft, powdery and light, like cotton candy, fluffy and feminine.

I’d almost say I like it more than its sister Candy EDP, although they’re totally different perfumes; Candy Kiss doesn’t share any DNA with its sister, there’s no trace of Candy EDP. This is a sweet musk that combines perfectly with the flowers. I tried it on a decant my friend Sele gave me and I couldn’t resist buying the full bottle. It’s one of the perfumes that won’t be missing from my collection.

It is a very simple perfume, and sometimes the best things are in the simple. I love it; it makes me feel fresh and sweet at the same time, with a sense of youth and elegance. It has everything; I recommend it for anyone seeking something uncomplicated.

I have a sample and after using it, I can confirm it is very subtle and soft. The longevity isn’t long, but it’s worth it for that ‘freshly laundered linen’ scent. Cotton blossom dominates, with orange blossom and a sweet hint of almond paste.

I tried Prada Candy Kiss at a new arrivals fair in Iquique with Vicenzo Perfumerías. It felt evocatively fresh; it smells of white cotton and a faint vanilla. It is delicate and innocent, reminding me of a fairytale princess or the legendary original Amen cologne (not the cheap current version). It is an intimate aroma, ideal for waking up to a spring breeze. I love it!

The advertising says it smells of cotton and vanilla and it doesn’t lie: it is exactly that. It smells of freshly hung laundry with a soft vanilla. Although its trail is low, it reminds me of Cacharel’s Lou Lou at the start, then it becomes sweeter without being gourmand; it has a petal note that gives it personality. I wouldn’t buy it, but I would wear it gladly if it were a gift. I see it as suitable for the heat as a floral option, for women who want to smell of something more than a sorbet.