Perfumes That Smell Like Candy - Sharon Rachel Perfumes

Read my review comparing Pink Sugar by Aquolina and Candy by Prada..
Stay tuned to find out why smelling like candy is so desirable.

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Why do we want to smell like candy?

We are mature, ser fragrances have been used for centuries to attract attention and spread feelings of joy. When you think about it that way, it’s no wonder why people are reaching for their favorite candy-scented perfumes!

Why should working, educated women want to smell like cotton candy or toffee?
The category of perfumes catering to this specific taste is intriguing, as there doesn’t seem to be an equivalent in men’s fragrances.

Of course, one could argue that anyone can choose whatever scent they prefer.

However, it appears that candy-like fragrances are predominantly marketed towards women. Moreover, it surprises me how pajamas designed for mature women often feature teddy bear or balloon prints, conveying a rather juvenile aesthetic.

Would you be comfortable going to bed with a man wearing light blue pajamas adorned with clouds and balloons?

This raises an interesting point for reflection. Nevertheless…

In childhood, we all loved sweets, it is a childhood experience that many children around the world share, whereas here in such perfumes, it is recreated to allow mature women to smell like candy meaning something immature.

What to expect from sweet-like-candy perfumes?

I think most of them tend to a younger crowd.
These perfumes allow us to be more relaxed, soft, and even more romantic.

Such perfumes immediately put a smile on our faces but can equally deter some women because the sweetness can also cause headache, nausea, or just a feeling of being too old for it.

Did I say too old for it? yes, it’s a feeling you get when you first smell these perfumes because they lack sophistication, many layers, character, or uniqueness.

They hit our noses and senses with their overwhelming sweet scent and then one of the two will happen: you either like it or not.

I think young women will like perfumes of this kind better than mature ladies unless you’re looking for a little fun, something different, or you find this a pleasant scent.

But those looking for sophistication and depth will find them less in this category of perfumes.

It may be implied that I am not so in favor of this category – on the contrary! I believe there is a market for everything and I too sometimes enjoy having fun with a scent that is all about magic & sweetness.

I just think that we should pay attention to what we are choosing to wear and the message it will convey.

Why Do We Crave Candy Fragrances?

When it comes to fragrances, even within a specific category, there are noticeable differences between them. Today, I’d like to discuss two popular scents that fall under this category – Pink Sugar by Aquolina and Candy by Prada.

To begin with, their names give a clear indication of what to expect from the fragrances. It’s easy to anticipate their scent based on the names alone.

Aquolina Pink Sugar for Women 1.7 oz Edt Spray – Buy it here

Let’s start with Pink Sugar by Aquolina – sweet, sweet, and then a little sweeter. A sweetness bomb.
The smell of cotton candy, sugar slowly boiling on the stove, sugar syrup, toffee candy- just choose.
A little synthetic tho, but it has a smell of childhood no doubt.

If this perfume were a candy- it would be marshmallows or cotton candy.

Of the two, I think this one is more suitable for a young audience, girls, and women under 25 more or less.
In this period, we are experimenting with all sorts of things, polishing our taste and character and therefore a perfume like this is suitable.

If you like parties, going out until the morning, and want to convey lightness and lots of fun – this is the perfume for you. Buy it here

You can also try this cute product – Pink Sugar Scented Body Mousse Wash for Shower, Moisturize + Soften Skin, 3.4 Fl. Oz.

Prada’s Candy still brings the sweetness, but with a touch of sophistication.

The composition is less punchy, more relaxed. If this perfume were a candy, it’d be like a yummy chocolate treat with nuts, nougat, and caramel – perfect for adult indulgence.

It gives off youthful freshness and joy, but with a sexier and more intriguing twist.

Prada Candy Perfume for Women 2.7 oz EDP Spray – Buy it here

After the opening, it balances and has a slightly powdery smell.

I feel that whoever made it aimed at a mature audience and took responsibility to produce a sweet perfume that offers more depth and calmness. Buy it here