Art Collection 103 vs Prada Candy
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Art Collection 103 takes 6 of 7 categories.
Art Collection 103Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Prada CandyChoose it for a caramel and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Art Collection 1036/7
Prada Candy1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Art Collection 103
- Community sentiment
- Art Collection 103
- Longevity
- Art Collection 103
- Sillage & projection
- Art Collection 103
- Value for money
- Art Collection 103
- Versatility
- Art Collection 103
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Prada Candy
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Art Collection 103M. MicallefPrada CandyPradaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 14%Had 20%Want 66%
3.76/ 5 · 16,244 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
Category winnerArt Collection 103Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
44%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
33%Love
36%Like
7%Ok
22%Dislike
2%Hate
16,244 votes
Category winnerArt Collection 103Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityArt Collection 103
SillageArt Collection 103
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArt Collection 103Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
fruity92%
cherry84%
vanilla77%
caramel69%
yellow floral61%
caramel100%
powdery90%
amber80%
sweet70%
vanilla60%
musky50%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both sweet, caramel and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CherryYlang-YlangBergamot
Heart
PlumCaramelAgarwood (Oud)
Base
VanillaBenzoinMusk
Top15-30 mins
Caramel
Heart2-3 hrs
Powdery NotesMusk
Base5-7 hrs
BenzoinVanilla
InformationalShared notesCaramel, Vanilla, Benzoin and Musk. Durations are only published for Prada Candy, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer75
Fall75
Winter100
Day100
Night44
Spring52
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night62
Category winnerArt Collection 103Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,079
PerfumerJean-Claude Astier
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#30,854
PerfumerDaniela Andrier
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPrada CandyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArt Collection 103 by M. Micallef is a rich fruity gourmand centered on a syrupy cherry note balanced by creamy ylang-ylang and deep agarwood. It offers a warm, indulgent profile suited for evening wear during cooler autumn months. The blend of plum and caramel creates a sticky, luxurious texture that lingers on the s…
Reviews →Prada Candy redefines sweet fragrances by throwing out sticky syrup in favor of cosmetic warmth. Do not expect carnival sugar. It opens with an unmistakable splash of toasted caramel. The sweetness feels airy and dry. Within minutes, silky powdery notes and pillowy musk take center stage, giving the blend a vintage va…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
Guided comparison
Ask about this matchup
Get a practical answer grounded in the fragrances currently selected.
Recent comparisons
Head-to-head activity from live history
BohemeSegreti di LuccaRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Soir de LuneSisleyWINNER
Orange FlowerOscar de la RentaRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Ti AmoRoja DoveWINNER
Eau de BruxellesLibertin Louison Technique IndiscreteRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Private ClubJeanne ArthesWINNER
PatchouliJouriRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
al03biehl parfumkunstwerkeWINNER
Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Art Collection 103 or Prada Candy?
Art Collection 103 takes 6 of 7 categories. Art Collection 103 is rated 4.04/5 from 27 votes; Prada Candy is rated 3.76/5 from 16,244 votes. Choose Art Collection 103 for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Prada Candy for a caramel and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Art Collection 103 or Prada Candy?
Art Collection 103 lasts longest (Art Collection 103 84/100, Prada Candy 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Art Collection 103 or Prada Candy?
Art Collection 103 projects furthest (Art Collection 103 70/100, Prada Candy 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Art Collection 103 and Prada Candy smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, caramel and vanilla accords. Common notes include Caramel, Vanilla, Benzoin and Musk.
Is Art Collection 103 or Prada Candy better for summer or winter?
For summer, Art Collection 103 is the stronger pick. For winter, Art Collection 103 is the stronger pick. Art Collection 103 suits daytime wear; Prada Candy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Art Collection 103 and Prada Candy?
Art Collection 103 has top notes of Cherry, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Plum, Caramel and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Vanilla, Benzoin and Musk. Prada Candy has top notes of Caramel, heart notes of Powdery Notes and Musk, a base of Benzoin and Vanilla.
Popular fragrance comparisons
The matchups people have compared most on Fragranxe.
vs
Sauvage vs Bleu de Chanel
Dior · Chanel · 36 comparisons
vs
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Rabanne for men vs Shiyaaka Shadow
Rabanne · Khadlaj Perfumes · 30 comparisons
vs
Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Khamrah
Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Lattafa Perfumes · 21 comparisons
vs
Birth of Venus vs Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense
Argos · Brioni · 17 comparisons
vs
Supremacy Not Only Intense vs Arabians Tonka
Afnan · Montale · 14 comparisons
vs
Secret De Venus Eau de Parfum vs # What Matters is Inside - Italy
Weil · Jovoy Paris · 14 comparisons